In his Bunker lead on the search for a new LPGA Commissioner, Ron Sirak made reference to Pete Rozelle and the National Football League:
"In his 30 seasons as commissioner, Pete Rozelle made the National Football League the most popular sport in America with a form of socialism (he used words such as 'revenue sharing' and 'parity' that might have made Rush Limbaugh red with rage--except it didn't because the radio host is a huge NFL fan..."
Sirak's unusual reference inspired a corrective email from Charlotte reader Scott Martin.
Dear Editor, Ron Sirak’s Bunker item about the LPGA commissioner search had the most bizarre introductory paragraph I have ever read in a golf publication. First, why mention Rush Limbaugh? If you’re going to bash Limbaugh, bash him in a political magazine. Second, writing that the NFL’s business model is a “form of socialism” is totally absurd: the NFL is profit-driven business where owners own franchises. Ron Sirak proves what I’ve always believed: Outside financial organs like The Wall Street Journal, very few journalists know anything about business and, indeed, socialism. Golf World is a golf magazine, so please stick to golf. If I want to know what the socialists are thinking, I can pick up my daily newspaper or listen to NPR.Scott Martin
Charlotte, NC
Your reaction to Ron's introduction reminds me of something coach George Halas said once about San Francisco fans: "One time in Kezar Stadium they gave me a standing boo."
Thanks for the boo.
--Bob Carney
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