‘Barely Make Money’: Jay Monahan & Co Leading PGA Tour to Its Doom as Golf Pro Launches Scathing Attack

The world of professional golf is a complex and ever-changing landscape. With millions of fans worldwide, the sport is a beloved institution that transcends borders and cultures. From the lush greens of Augusta National to the sun-kissed fairways of Pebble Beach, golf’s iconic courses are woven into the very fabric of the sport. As the PGA Tour continues to evolve, golf enthusiasts are eagerly watching to see how the organization’s decisions will shape the future of the game.

In the latest episode of Golf’s Subpar on YouTube, Joel Dahmen expressed his worries about the PGA Tour’s future. “We’re the only professional organization in sports that’s shrinking,” he said, highlighting the Tour’s decision to reduce its membership to 100 cards. Dahmen has never been one to mince words, and his thoughts on the PGA Tour’s recent changes are no exception. Speaking on the Subpar podcast, Dahmen shared his skepticism about the Tour’s decision to reduce field sizes and the number of tour cards handed out each year. But what really got him going was the idea that these changes are being made mainly to address the issue of slow play.

“Don’t challenge my intelligence by saying it’s a pace of play problem,” Dahmen said, referencing a comment made by Lucas Glover. “They had the pace of play problems at the Bahamas with 20 people on the ground. So it’s not that.” Dahmen’s frustration with the Tour’s approach to the pace of play is palpable. He acknowledges that slow play is an issue, but he doesn’t think reducing the number of players on tour is the solution. Instead, he believes the Tour should focus on finding ways to make the game more sustainable for its players. “You can finish 60th on the Korn Ferry and barely make money after traveling, especially if you have a family out there,” he pointed out.

Dahmen’s comments are a reminder that the PGA Tour’s decisions have real-world consequences for its players and that sometimes, the simplest solutions aren’t always the best ones. That being said, did you know Dahmen recently had the opportunity to polish his skills under the guidance of none other than Scottie Scheffler?

Joel Dahmen says Scoffie Scheffler’s 2024 season is the “best since Tiger Woods’s era”

Joel Dahmen has had the pleasure of watching Scottie Scheffler’s incredible golfing skills up close, even though they don’t play together often due to the limited field Signature events. Despite not having his best season, with only one top-ten finish, Dahmen can’t help but admire Scheffler’s genius on the greens. As he shared on the Golf’s Subpar podcast, “It’s not very hard to hit a ball in the rough or just flush it into the water… But Scottie avoids that altogether on most days.” Dahmen even went so far as to call Scheffler’s season the “best season since the Tiger [Woods] era,” a testament to his remarkable skill and mental toughness.

Dahmen’s own struggles on the greens have given him a deeper appreciation for Scheffler’s abilities. After the season ended, Dahmen took time to fine-tune his chipping at TPI, while Scheffler went on to win the Hero World Challenge by six strokes. As Dahmen observed, “It’s obviously a testament to how good he is, but it’s a testament to his mind.” Scheffler’s mental approach to the game is something that Dahmen can’t help but marvel at, wondering aloud, “How do you do that!” Despite his own challenges, Dahmen’s admiration for Scheffler’s skills and mental toughness is clear, and he’s not alone in recognizing the World No. 1’s incredible talent as we’re sure you all also love him.