Thread: Decline of USA golfers
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Old May 3rd, 2005, 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Lefty
In 1984 ,two overseas players finished in the top 20 of the money list.
In 1994, five overseas players finished in the top 20 of the money list.
In 2004 ,nine overseas players finished in the top 20 of the money list.

This season , there are 11 overseas players in the top 20.

Are the USA players getting weaker, or are the rest of the world getting stronger?

Some of both probably. More that the rest of the world is catching up and more no-US players are playing more US tournaments, though admittedly , this isn't exactly the Golden Age of US pro golf.