PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — The Honda Classic could not be more conveniently located for Patrick Cantlay, Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas and Dustin Johnson.
Each of those players, all ranked in the top 10 in the world, live in northern Palm Beach County, all within a 10-20 minute drive to Honda’s home, PGA National. It’s an event they could play sleeping in their own beds, enjoying home-cooked meals and providing a nice boost for their local tournament.
Yet, none of those elite golfers who have relocated to the area to take advantage of the weather, world-class golf courses, restaurants – and most importantly, tax breaks – feel the need to give back one week of their time.
