Ask Chuck Kennedy

SarahD · Nov 03 2009, 02:06 PM

Chuck, who would be the best person to explain the current philosophy of the PDGA as it relates to charitable giving?

As 'forced donations' become more and more prevalent at tournaments like the Magnolia Open, players are forced to choose between supporting someone else's agenda or not playing the event. As a capitalist, I support giving only in exchange for something else. For example, if the Magnolia Open donates proceeds to a children's charity, then I think that the recipients should be present, spotting on holes and helping the tournament directors. It would be a great lesson to those children to learn that work garners reward, rather than the concept of naked need earning reward, not to mention the healthy sunshine and exercise they could get.

As it stands currently, if my views do not coincide with the charitable agenda of the PDGA or a TD, then I am encouraged not to attend an event.

Why does the PDGA encourage agenda's that force people into paying for something they may not believe in, or choose to not participate? How does this encourage growth of the sport?

Why not separate the charitable agenda and the sport? Mandatory donations should be disallowed so that personal decisions do not prohibit growth of the sport.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Threaded Mode

Nov 03 2009, 02:06 PM	#11
SarahD Community Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Novi, MI Posts: 388	Chuck, who would be the best person to explain the current philosophy of the PDGA as it relates to charitable giving? As 'forced donations' become more and more prevalent at tournaments like the Magnolia Open, players are forced to choose between supporting someone else's agenda or not playing the event. As a capitalist, I support giving only in exchange for something else. For example, if the Magnolia Open donates proceeds to a children's charity, then I think that the recipients should be present, spotting on holes and helping the tournament directors. It would be a great lesson to those children to learn that work garners reward, rather than the concept of naked need earning reward, not to mention the healthy sunshine and exercise they could get. As it stands currently, if my views do not coincide with the charitable agenda of the PDGA or a TD, then I am encouraged not to attend an event. Why does the PDGA encourage agenda's that force people into paying for something they may not believe in, or choose to not participate? How does this encourage growth of the sport? Why not separate the charitable agenda and the sport? Mandatory donations should be disallowed so that personal decisions do not prohibit growth of the sport.