RBC Heritage

Harbour Town Golf Links



The Loop

Why isn't the men's member-guest on TV?

August 04, 2015

I wish the Golf Channel would drop the Champions Tour and broadcast my club's member-guest tournament instead. Wouldn't you watch? There's way more drama:

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The spectators are appreciative:

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The putting is less tedious, especially after dark:

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Protracer was practically made for it:

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The player endorsements are more persuasive:

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There are always plenty of refreshments:

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We get pizza during the putting contest:

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Faster foursomes are allowed to play through:

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There are moments of high drama -- like when the pro has to explain to a member who didn't read her email that the course is closed all weekend, except for participants:

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And you see shots the pros won't even try: