ATLANTA — One imagines that PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan has dreamed mostly perfect dreams these last five years. Inhabiting his sleep are visions of immaculate runways of green. Of Fortune 500 companies practically cage fighting for the privilege of lending him their names. Of low maintenance players who never have to be released on their own recognizance. All of it backed by the adoring narration of Jim Nance.
But this week a nightmare threatens his sleep.
Say Cam Smith goes on one of his laser-guided sprees on the green and wins the Tour Championship at East Lake. Then, if we believe all the reports that Smith has yet to confirm, he might scoop up one of this Tour’s marquee events and the $18 million prize that goes with it and without breaking stride make a dash for the competing LIV Tour. The check wouldn’t have even cleared before he’s a headliner on the Saudi miniature golf circuit.
