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foster4prez
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PGA Tour ups purses; stars commit to 20 events
Top PGA Tour players have committed to play at least 20 events next season, with Rory McIlroy saying they want a "more compelling" product. Four events have been added to elevated status, meaning 12 tournaments will have purses averaging $20 million.
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Top players committing to 20 events.
12 "elevated" tournaments with purses between $15-20m
PIP increased from $50m to $100m and from 10 players to 20 players
Adding "earnings assurance program" to guarantee minimum $500k annual to exempt players. Rookies paid up front.
Non exempt players to get $5k for missed cuts
Reimbursements for travel and lodging for tournaments
Wonder if any of the LIV guys are regretting the move.