Chris DiMarco Criticized for Comments on PGA Tour Champions Purses

Golf influencer Paige Spiranac and fans express dismay over DiMarco's remarks about wanting higher payouts on the senior circuit.

Chris DiMarco, a three-time PGA Tour winner, expressed dissatisfaction with the PGA Tour Champions' prize money, calling it a 'joke'.
DiMarco suggested on a podcast that he hoped LIV Golf would buy the Champions Tour to increase the purses.
Paige Spiranac criticized DiMarco's comments, highlighting his career earnings of over $22 million and calling out the entitlement among pro golfers.
Fans echoed Spiranac's sentiments, questioning the need for more money and pointing out the lack of viewership for the Champions Tour as a reason for smaller purses.
The controversy underscores a broader debate on the infusion of money into golf and its impact on the sport's integrity and accessibility.