I'm assuming that it's mostly because pro pool events are trying to entice amateurs and semi-pros/shortstops to top up the field. In this way pro pool events are as much marketed towards potential participants as they are spectators. Pro Golf events are marketed at spectators. That's my theory at least.[/QUOTE said:
Pool is so hard to understand and play so its hard to market to the spectator. Its even hard to watch in most cases because its played on a small table with limited viewing in a small building full of smoke, not much of a outing for the family.
Golf is easy, everyone understands whats going on, hit the ball, walk and hit the ball again and if you've ever played put-put then you can play golf, marketing.
The course is beautiful, Its bright and its billed as the game of the people in the know, sophisticates, the well to dos, the bright and talented.., fun for one and all, bring the kids...,
Whats not to like?