does golf pay contingency?

[clearwaterms]

If you win a mini tour event (or place well enough in one) and are playing a certain ball, brand of club, carrying a certain kind of bag. Do the manufacturers pay contingency fees?

In auto racing for instance if you win or at least get a podium finish and are using a certain tire and display a sticker, some tire manufactures will pay a small award. It’s not a sponsorship per say, just a hey thanks for winning with our equipment and proving its solid.

[enis750]

hmm...cool question
i would be interested to know as well

[billm408]

Not in my experience. Back in the late 90's I was in the NorCal PGA and everyone had some kind of staff deal already in place for clubs & balls. The major manufacturers are pretty good at offering some level of support once you're in the PGA. In merch, not cash. Mini tour events aren't going to provide the kind of exposure those guys are looking for to justify much in the way of perks.