It feels like every week there’s new outrage about the 2025 Ryder Cup.
First off people are pissed the tickets are too expensive.
Next people hate all the Europeans that are coming stateside.
Then we got the volunteers complaining about having to pay almost $400 out-of-pocket to work the event.
My knee jerk is that these people will never be happy.
Just constantly wanting more for less and always having an opinion aboutimproving things.
The sand was a little too soft for my tastes
And don’t get me wrong.
I’m not paying $210 in fees to see maybe a dozen shots, total.
I’m not trying to big dick anyone on money or how to spend it.
You’re wearing a $210 (after taxes) quarter zip right now.
It’s got an Erin Hills/Whistling Straights/Arcadia Bluffs/etc.
logo patch on the left breast.
It’s a beautiful garment and probably one of at least twenty in an ever-expanding collection.
You’ll add several pieces each and every year.
You’ll also get new wedges that need to be refitted after 5 rounds.
You’ll laser fit a diamond-crusted putter and enter multiple online sweepstakes for literal swag.
And you’ll love every second and dollar spent onthe process.
But Ryder Cup fees is where you draw the line on golf related budget.
And $210 is simply too much.
AGAIN - I agree.
I’m not paying $210 in fees.
That’s rich and creamy fellas.
But it’s also true that ticket fees are out of fucking control.
I’m going to a Bears game and two concerts this weekend.
Nevermind that I personally prefer actual paper tickets in my actual bifold wallet.
Not when there’s money to be gouged on vague and unreasonable hosting fees.
Where do we draw the line?
Because as it stands, this is emerging into a broader privacy issue.
That doesn’t sit well with me and that’s never going to change.
Neither are the overlords charging $210 for Ryder Cup fees.
So maybe just join me in dealing with it appropriately by watching from the couch.
