A golfer will never be over-paid, if he sucks he won't win jack. Golfers have on vested interest in stadiums or holding a fanbase hostage with threats we are going to move to Orlando if you don't build me a new house.
When a golfer wins a major, he won't get a parade or ask for a raise, he will get ready for the next tournament. Golf is a sport where you don't really compete against the other golfers but rather against the course. It's a gentlemen's game, there is no hip hop and no hype, but there are plenty of rich and famous people teeing it up.
When I was a kid I got paid to caddy for George Strait. I once shot a round with Gene Stalling, and I can honestly say, he is a very nice guy.
Golf has given me a of a lot over the years, that is why it is better than basketball.