Stricker admitted that his dual role as a tournament director and a competitor creates a complex internal debate regarding commercial appeal versus structural consequences.
"I look at it both ways and I’m not sure which way is right.
I mean, if I’m a tournament director I would love to have those guys and we’re in this business right here [with the AmFam Championship].
Don’t get me wrong, I would love to have Poulter and Westwood and Pat Perez and some other guys there, too.
It would only help our event, you know?
But I also know that there are probably consequences for them if they want to come back," said Stricker.
Amid these administrative debates, Bryson DeChambeau remains publicly committed to establishing the long-term validity of the team-based golfing format.
"We’ll see if investors like it or not.
I’m giving all I can to make it happen, and if it doesn’t, it doesn’t happen," said DeChambeau.
DeChambeau emphasized that the structural layout of franchise golf offers unique opportunities to build local and national sporting foundations worldwide.
"I do see value in what team golf can provide, not only worldwide but also in grass-rooting the game of golf.
National support, team national support, city, local support, we grass-root ourselves there," added DeChambeau.
While DeChambeau pitches new investors, Patrick Reed is scheduled to return to the PGA Tour this August following the expiration of his mandatory 12-month suspension.
