Ironically I think that Tiger Woods has been one of the biggest factors in the increase of non-American professionals playing on the (U.S) P.G.A tour. The `Tiger-effect`in recent years has led to an enormous increase in prize money on offer. This has made it more financially viable for non-American professionals to buy homes in America in addition to properties in their native countries. In turn, such players can settle (and practise) in conditions identical to the tournaments they`re playing in, with no jetlag and acclimatisation worries.

Only time will tell, but if the trend continues then I still think (`Twin Edged Sword` thread) that one day the (U.S)P.G.A Tour may wish to introduce a limit on the number of non-American professionals in the top 125 money list. I wouldn`t blame them for doing so either, because the vast majority of the tournaments are played on American courses with American sponsors prize money.

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