PGA Champions Struggle in Major Trials

PONTE VEDRA BEACH — Even Brian Rolapp , the CEO of the organization that runs The Players Championship — his players' championship — could not completely sign off on the debate. During Rolapp's first State of the PGA Tour address held the week of The Players , he twice stated the controversy over whether The Players should be considered a major championship, should not be determined by the Tour. "The talk on if this should be a major, should it not be a major, I've learned a lot," Rolapp said.

"I'm not entirely sure how majors become majors. The history is really interesting to study. There used to be more majors.

There's fewer majors. More Players Championship: Suspect in double homicide near The Players Championship captured "I think what's important, that's not for us to decide. What is important is that this is a pretty special event and I think among the best events in golf.

… I think that should be celebrated. " Yet, the tagline for the PGA Tour's promotional campaign for the event held this weekend at TPC Sawgrass that has a reputation for bringing together the best field in golf is: "March is going to be major. " "The one thing I learned is our marketing department's really effective," Rolapp said.