One year after the controversy in Rome surrounding players’ compensation, the PGA of America now finds itself under fire for its decision to sell $750 tickets. This move could potentially undermine the event’s integrity, according to Bob Harig. With ticket prices soaring, Harig argues that this could alienate fans and create a perception of exclusivity that threatens the spirit of the game.

For the upcoming 2025 Ryder Cup, the PGA of America will charge a whopping $750 for the tickets. That too these prices are for a single day at Bethpage Black. Kevin Van Valkenburg from the No Laying Up podcast questioned the pricing and how it might have an impact on the number of spectators appearing on the course. Well, looks like he is not the only one who has objected.

Donald Trump was the latest guest on the Let’s Go podcast with Bill Belichick, Max Crosby, Peter King, and Jim Gray. While discussing the current golfing scenarios, the Former POTUS stated, “Fans are being shut out and it’s terrible.” He went on to add how earlier, people would buy tickets for the entire season, and now they do not wish to spend so much money for just one match.

In the podcast, he even went on to add how people these days tend to understand money better. “You know, they understand the value of money. It’s not guys that are making tremendous amounts. And they’re being shut out of sports,” he said. After the rift between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, the entire dynamics of the sport have changed, and to retain the fan following, a lot of changes are to be made according to Trump.

Well, the concerns were raised not just by the prominent members of the golf community, but by the fans as well. And they surely were not restricted to the PGA Tour pricing.

The expensive tickets for the TGL revoke questions

TGL is the brainchild of Tiger Woods, Mike McCarley, and Rory McIlroy. It is supposed to be an indoor event, and they have confirmed the ticket prices to be $160 for the spectators. Which is too much to watch an indoor sport. All TGL matches will take place at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens Florida, on prime-time Mondays and Tuesdays. 

While Max Homa supported the pricing for the league, given so much has been into it, not everyone was happy about it. At least that was the case when NUCLR Golf shared the confirmed prices of the tickets. The fans seemed to be disappointed, and according to their response, who knows, the course might event not be filled with as much audience as expected. Will you be willing to spend $160 to watch the league? Let us know in the comments section below!