Philly Mick considering joining the Europan Tour.

[JaY_B]

Just read this on the BBC website

Linky
(third to last paragraph)

I take it if he joined he would have to play 12 (I think thats the number) events to keep his card?

Any ideas on the reasoning for this move, I would of thought Phil was happy enough on the US Tour??


Edit - Sorry about spelling error in the title.

[ChrisMc]

Maybe he fancies playing in front of, ......errr how shall I put it .......more considerate galleries ?
No one shoutin 'Get in da hole !' or 'Your da man ! ' at horrendous pitch before you've even finished your swing.......
But maybe not, maybe he's had an offer he cant refuse ?

*runs and hides*

[G10_Jamie]

Just read this on the BBC website

I guess I thought he was just going to play there for the winter/spring to work on his game.

He did just say on TV that this is his last tourney in the US, but I guess I thought he just means for the year? Not sure though.

[ganjagolfer]

i think the reason phil is considering this is cuz the u.s. economy is about to tank and the money earned won't be worth anything whereas the euro is a more stable and stronger currency.

some advice i've been giving folks, "spend all your money before its worthless"

[Zeph]

Seems strange for a guy like Phil, I'd expect he had more than enough money to live on.

[iacas]

He's just chasing money. That "Road to Dubai" with the $20M payout in the end.

WGCs and majors count as European Tour events, so he's just going to have to play like, what, four more events? Not a big deal.

[Chilli Dipper]

If so many of the elite players from Europe and elsewhere can manage their schedules to play on both tours at the same time, then Phil should have no difficulty doing so, either.

[N.V.M.]

yah, he just wants a shot at Dubai. it's getting closer, 20 million beans,nice.

[TinCupTampa]

He's just chasing money. That "Road to Dubai" with the $20M payout in the end.

Yes... its only 4 additional events to his current schedule. He only has to have 11 stops on the ET under his belt to keep his card. They had a thing on the Golf Channel today about it... it's purely a money decision.

[flap]

Gentlemen;This is America land of capitalism.Give the guy a break.

[michaeljames92]

One thing this move could do, is help his play on european/links style courses rather than just the american style courses he plays on the PGA tour. What do you guys think?

[FortAsel]

I think that he will dow what sergio, adam scott, vijay, ernie etc have done so far: play both tours

[iQuest Golfer]

One thing this move could do, is help his play on european/links style courses rather than just the american style courses he plays on the PGA tour. What do you guys think?

I think it will help his game for him to play on European courses. It's different over there. They generally play faster, get to know one another more, and it will be a good for the wife and kids!

I don't see a downside. And, as gangagolfer sez... he can exchange his dollars into Euros and buy more when he comes back to the good old USA. PS... he will be surprised at how much things cost over there; that is... Amy and the kids will be surprised. McDonald's is very expensive.

[Zeph]

PS... he will be surprised at how much things cost over there; that is... Amy and the kids will be surprised.

Though everything is more expensive over here, I'd say that is a positive thing, yes?

[deronsizemore]

It's quite simple really. Phil likes golf and he likes money.

[michaeljames92]

It's quite simple really. Phil likes golf and he likes money.

Nice. That is a simple answer!

[deronsizemore]

Nice. That is a simple answer!

haha. That's me. Use the KISS method for everything. ;)

[shredfit]

Maybe he fancies playing in front of, ......errr how shall I put it .......more considerate galleries ?

LOL! very funny... and errr how should I put it ...... mostly true.