Golf must be careful of soaring prize money, says head of R&A

Mark Darbon, head of the R&A, has warned that golf must be cautious about the rapid escalation of prize money in the sport. He drew comparisons to English rugby, where clubs raised player wages beyond what their revenues could sustainably support, leading to financial instability. Darbon's comments reflect growing concern within golf's governing bodies about the long-term financial health of the sport amid competitive bidding for player talent.