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On the tour, Paul Goydos has had a fruitful career. It includes taking home a total of five tournament titles, including two in 2007, and placing six times in the top 25 in terms of money won. Additionally, he represented the United States in the Ryder Cup twice. Along with his successes on the golf field, Goydos is renowned for his willingness to voice his opinions on matters affecting the game.
The use of carts on the PGA Tour Champions has generated considerable controversy in recent years. On this trip, participants typically have to walk rather than use a cart. Only under specific conditions, such as those involving medical needs or severe weather, are tour carts permitted. The American professional golfer has chosen to discuss this topic even though there is still disagreement surrounding it.
Paul Goydos raises the cart issue
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Paul Goydos gained respect on the tour as a result of his propensity for discussing golf-related topics. The golfer from the PGA Tour Champions is not shy about sharing his thoughts on many issues. The five-time PGA Tour winner has escalated the cart problem, even though it won’t be resolved any time soon.
Goydos delivered a bomb on his Twitter account on Saturday. The 58-year-old golfer made a contentious statement, claiming that walking in PGA Tour Champions events puts him at a “competitive disadvantage.” Additionally, the tweet includes a picture of multiple golf carts being driven on a fairway. The American professional golfer continued by making fun of Jay Monahan, the commissioner of the PGA Tour. The cart scenario, in his opinion, demonstrates a lack of leadership and is a “clown show.”
I am now a a competitive disadvantage walking on the @ChampionsTour. If the PGA Tour had a commissioner that had an ounce of leadership skills he would ban them( I’m fine with ADA exceptions). It’s a total clown show pic.twitter.com/Cylsmk65vc
— Paul Goydos (@PaulGoydosPGA) May 6, 2023
Throughout his whole professional career, Goydos has earned a reputation for having strong beliefs. There are still arguments on both sides of the controversy about the use of carts on the PGA Tour Champions. This topic has received a lot of fan interest after the five-time PGA Tour winner tweeted about it.
Fans react to Paul Goydos’s remarks
There are still arguments on both sides of the controversy about the use of carts on the PGA Tour Champions. Goydos’ tweet, however, has received a lot of attention. The tweet has taken the internet by storm because golf enthusiasts can’t stop talking about it. Numerous fans have responded to the tweet. Some of the fan responses include:
One with a long good reason.
Anyone that’s played 3-4 rounds of golf in 4 or less days will tell you that fatigue from walking the course plays a huge roll in overall performance both physically and mentally.
— Gerrit Cramer (@cramer_gerrit) May 7, 2023
This is the solution to your problem.
use a cart yourself if you feel it gives an advantage
— Foley (@bfoley0912) May 6, 2023
However, the one with the troll.
Get a cart and stop whining
— Christopher Rodgers MD (@md_rodgers) May 6, 2023
Moreover, there still are doubts regarding this issue.
I thought you are eligible to take carts on Champions Tour. The player or caddie can take it not both.
— Jaymie Martino (@jamsteelers) May 6, 2023
My money is to see you play.
I don’t pay to watch you walk
— Rob Cumming (@RealRobCumming) May 6, 2023
A long, twisted narrative.
Respectfully Paul, if it allows some of the legands of the game to keep playing, which might create excitement, drive ticket sales, and make sponsors happy isn’t that a better way to look at it? For most Champions Tour fans the winner is secondary. Majors different story 100%.
— Joe (@AggieJoe123) May 7, 2023
On your side, Goydos.
I'm with you. Walking is integral. Wish our course was more walkable!
— ⛳️ Golf After 60 🏌♀️🏌♂️ (@golfafter60) May 7, 2023
I just think it’s nice you actually correspond with your fans on twitter.
— Brian Silvers (@bnsilvers1) May 7, 2023
Are you in your good senses?
Have you been drinking?
— Kevin Murphy (@kmmurphy9) May 7, 2023
Meanwhile, a really positive response.
Agreed.
— Steve Francis (@Golfguru54) May 6, 2023
Shots fired!
— PleatsForDays (@PleatsForDays) May 6, 2023
Alternate solution.
Join LIV
— Marshall Yates (@MarshallYates_) May 6, 2023
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Have some guts.
Use a cart cry baby
— Digger (@goodpizzaeater) May 7, 2023
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Furthermore, some players argue that carts are necessary for older golfers who may not be able to walk 18 holes comfortably. However, others feel that the use of carts detracts from the traditional walking-based nature of the sport. With Goydos attracting a lot of attention to the issue, it remains to be seen what happens next.
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