In what other sport can you have a record of 2-13 and get paid for not winning? Just ask Ernie Els; the #1 ranked golfer on the money list.

As Henry Hill had put it in the movie “Goodfellas”; “Business bad? F#@$ you pay me!” Golfing bad? You got it, pay me. You know, “bad” might not be the right word. He is on the tour. So maybe “Golfing and not winning all the time?” but you get the point…

Just think about how great a system that is. It’s almost like: Hey, we know you haven’t won a major yet so here’s a way to be ranked and noticed. PLEASE NOTE: In no way, shape or form am I taking away from Els. He’s one of my favorites along with Lefty, who is #2 in the world and #2 on the Money List.

Could you imagine if top MLB pitchers like Johan Santana, Cliff Lee or Josh Johnson were to have a record of 2-13. Would you expect any bonuses coming their way? Maybe a surprise – a set of keys to a new Porsche in his locker from his agent? Probably not. They would be seeking help medically, mentally or even from a witch doctor deep in the Congo to get them out of that slump.

From a marketing standpoint, a money list is another great way to feature and give recognition to great golfers that may not be winning all the tourneys but are placing in the top 10 fairly consistently. Should this actually be the list that proves who is number one in the world? Last time I checked, Tiger was #1 in the world and Els was #6. I guess the world rankings use your current and previous year to give you a ranking. So, if you were #1 last year and haven’t really played much this year, you can still be #1…hmmmm.

The next thing these top money earners have to do is play in more events. That’s my only request for these guys. I understand you have families and have to spend time with them, but you are a pro tour golfer and role model. One or two extra tourneys a year wouldn’t hurt.

Just my $0.02…hit’em long, yell FORE!!!