[Golf Topic] Former PGA Tour Commissioner Pincham Inducted into the Hall of Fame

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[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] ○…Tim Finchem, former commissioner of the U.S. Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) Tour, has been inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame.

The World Golf Hall of Fame officially announced on the 21st (Korean time) that "Former Commissioner Finchem has been selected as an inductee in the 2021 Contributors category." He is the third inductee in 2021, following the 'resurrected golf emperor' Tiger Woods and the late Marion Hollins (both from the U.S.). Finchem served as commissioner for an impressive 22 years, from his appointment in 1994 until his resignation in 2016, pioneering the golden era of the PGA Tour by expanding the golf market.

The emergence of 'superstar' Woods was a driving force. He sparked a golf boom worldwide, securing abundant finances through increased TV broadcasting rights fees. Finchem notably planned various tournaments such as the Presidents Cup, the World Golf Championships (WGC) series, and the season-ending FedEx Cup playoffs. He focused on globalization, achieving significant results in Asia and Latin America. He reigned as the 'Emperor Commissioner' with a salary exceeding $5 million, including a $1.3 million annual salary and a $4 million bonus.

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