Your browser does not support iframes. Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods had been on the disabled list of late, so they had some time on their hands to get together and do lunch. You know, just two guys with 18 major championships between them noshing on some lunch. McIlroy spoke about the lunch ahead of […]
Phil Mickelson goes undefeated in 11th Presidents Cup appearance
October 11, 2015 by
Phil Mickelson was supposed to step aside and let some younger blood get a taste of playing for the United States. At 30th in the final Presidents Cup points standings, he should not have even been on U.S. captain Jay Haas’ radar. However, it was the other players on Haas’ team that made up the […]
Tiger Woods walks away from at least $8 million in potential appearance fees
August 15, 2014 by
On Wednesday, Tiger Woods announced that he was withdrawing his name from Ryder Cup consideration, and would be forgoing any professional events for the next few months while he rehabilitates after back surgery. Considering Woods’ recent performances in tournaments — two missed cuts, one withdrawal, and a 69th-place finish — it’s not surprising that Woods […]
Tiger Woods is not worth $3 million appearance fee, according to Qatar Masters
January 12, 2013 by
It always seemed strange that big names like Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Rory McIlroy would choose to start their season overseas instead of here in the United States at big PGA Tour stops. That is, until you saw the price tag attached to just showing up that big draws get for certain events. Prices […]
Report: Rory McIlroy’s appearance fee now a staggering $2 million
December 7, 2012 by
Remember when we thought Tiger Woods was the only golfer on the planet who could bring in an appearance fee north of $ 2 million? Well apparently the 14-time major winner has company in the eye-popping appearance fee department, after Australia’s Herald Sun reported that Rory McIlroy’s now asking for just over $ 2 million […]
Teeing Off: Appearance fees, good business practice or tool of the devil?
July 12, 2012 by
Welcome to Teeing Off, where Devil Ball editor Jay Busbee and head writer Jonathan Wall take a day’s topic and smack it all over the course. Suggest a future topic by writing jay.busbee@yahoo.com, or hit us on Twitter at @jaybusbee and @jonathanrwall. Today, we consider whether appearance fees are inevitable or the root of all […]
