Comments on: No Credit for Augusta National for Doing the Right Thing http://theklowntimes.net/2012/08/23/no-credit-for-augusta-national-for-doing-the-right-thing/ A Sports Website for the Fans by the Fans Thu, 16 May 2013 13:57:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Alex http://theklowntimes.net/2012/08/23/no-credit-for-augusta-national-for-doing-the-right-thing/#comment-36526 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:47:10 +0000 http://theklowntimes.net/?p=1741#comment-36526 Russ is right on target. People don’t pay these exhorbitant membership fees just because they’re looking for a cozy place to play golf. They’re paying for access to the other big shots and rainmakers.

]]> By: Russ http://theklowntimes.net/2012/08/23/no-credit-for-augusta-national-for-doing-the-right-thing/#comment-36525 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:44:19 +0000 http://theklowntimes.net/?p=1741#comment-36525 I don’t have a problem with private clubs in general. But, sometimes these upscale country clubs gain significant advantages that shuts the average person out. When lobbying is done on the grounds, politicians and government officials are wooed for lucrative contracts or positions, the CEO of ABC makes important business deals that others had a right to compete for, then things get tricky.

I’m not accusing Agusta of engaging in these practices. But I’m also not naive enough to ignore the fact that it happens.

]]> By: JAG http://theklowntimes.net/2012/08/23/no-credit-for-augusta-national-for-doing-the-right-thing/#comment-36494 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 04:10:32 +0000 http://theklowntimes.net/?p=1741#comment-36494 Footjoy makes a premium golf shoe with calfskin detailing. Puma has a waterproof golf shoe with carbon fiber reinforcement.

They’re both priced around $250.

Should those companies be ashamed for making such an expensive shoe?

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