I've been reading some headlines on google-news about this event and how some people think that the absence of the big stars hurts the event. Well, we know what happens when we send the top 3 Americans to a team event - Can you say Ryder Cup Thumpin'? From a competitive aspect, I think it's good that players other than the biggest names in the sport participate. It helps promote national pride within the countries these players represent and it makes golf seem like a more inclusive sport, rather than an exclusive one. What I think does hurt events like this is the media's and sponsors' heavy dependence on the big names. They are shooting themselves in the foot by putting all their eggs in one basket. They need to focus more on promoting the event instead of a particular player.
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