"Golf has changed so much over the last 10 years that America, once the ultimate destination for the best players from all corners of the globe, now is no more than an occasional detour for so many Europeans."

Doug Ferguson talks to some Euros about the place the PGA Tour has in their life and if they'd rather forsake membership and a few bucks for peace of mind.  Nothing newsworthy here, just interesting to read the shifting attitudes. The attitude of Darren Clarke at 42 wasn't as vital as the attitude of Martin Kaymer.

Kaymer is only 26 and asking the same thing.

"I just don't want to play tournaments because I have to play," he said, alluding to the PGA Tour's minimum requirement of 15 events. "If I go there, I want to play well. I want to enjoy being there. And if you travel to some countries or if you play too many tournaments, I don't think that you can enjoy every tournament you play."