Public Apology - Australia is part of Europe!

[RNReindeer]

My sincere apologies to anyone I have called a nincompoop for suggesting that other continents could be part of Euope or even the EU.

It appears that Australia is part of Europe:
Eurovision Song Contest: Australia wins 2015 'wildcard'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-31404532



Perhaps Africa may be entering the Eurovision song contest next year. That'll spice it up a bit......for the better.

 

[Brigadier]

Already is - in golfing terms anyway.
http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/tournament/Season=2015/index_full.html

 

[handyjack]

This chap could represent South Africa
View media item 89890

 

[RNReindeer]

Already is - in golfing terms anyway.
http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/tournament/Season=2015/index_full.html[/QUOTE]
Isn't that limited to venues visited rather than participating?
For instance the Eurovision song contest could be staged inAmerica, but it would still be the Eurovision if only Euro countries were allowed to enter.

 

[RNReindeer]

I don't know who he is, but knowing your form, I suspect they'd prefer a musician.

 

[Brigadier]

Already is - in golfing terms anyway.
http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/tournament/Season=2015/index_full.html[/QUOTE]
Isn't that limited to venues visited rather than participating?
For instance the Eurovision song contest could be staged inAmerica, but it would still be the Eurovision if only Euro countries were allowed to enter.

But wouldn't that potentially encourage local kids to take up the game?
ET is a meritocracy - if you are good enough, you're in.

 

[RNReindeer]

Already is - in golfing terms anyway.
http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/tournament/Season=2015/index_full.html[/QUOTE]
Isn't that limited to venues visited rather than participating?
For instance the Eurovision song contest could be staged inAmerica, but it would still be the Eurovision if only Euro countries were allowed to enter.

But wouldn't that potentially encourage local kids to take up the game?
ET is a meritocracy - if you are good enough, you're in.

I have no argument against that, Brigadier. It's a fair and valid reason for opening up the entry eligibility to others.
But it wouldn't be the Euro tournament any more.

 

[Brigadier]

Already is - in golfing terms anyway.
http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/tournament/Season=2015/index_full.html[/QUOTE]
Isn't that limited to venues visited rather than participating?
For instance the Eurovision song contest could be staged inAmerica, but it would still be the Eurovision if only Euro countries were allowed to enter.

But wouldn't that potentially encourage local kids to take up the game?
ET is a meritocracy - if you are good enough, you're in.

I have no argument against that, Brigadier. It's a fair and valid reason for opening up the entry eligibility to others.
But it wouldn't be the Euro tournament any more.

Why not? The European Tour call it that.

Open to all, played in Europe, the middle and far East, Africa (australia too in the past, if memory serves), all administered by the European Tour committee.

 

[RNReindeer]

Already is - in golfing terms anyway.
http://www.europeantour.com/europeantour/tournament/Season=2015/index_full.html[/QUOTE]
Isn't that limited to venues visited rather than participating?
For instance the Eurovision song contest could be staged inAmerica, but it would still be the Eurovision if only Euro countries were allowed to enter.

But wouldn't that potentially encourage local kids to take up the game?
ET is a meritocracy - if you are good enough, you're in.

I have no argument against that, Brigadier. It's a fair and valid reason for opening up the entry eligibility to others.
But it wouldn't be the Euro tournament any more.

Why not? The European Tour call it that.

Open to all, played in Europe, the middle and far East, Africa (australia too in the past, if memory serves), all administered by the European Tour committee.

I think the name is almost irrelevant except that logically one would expect it to reflect who and/or where it is played.

Otherwise the local leagues would be open to all and local players would hardly be in with a chance. You have to have ladders/leagues to allow players to achieve success and progress.

I suspect micilin would whole-heartedly support that view with his local footballing experience.

 

[Micilin]

Will get back on this!

 

[Brigadier]

Will get back on this!

I wouldn't rush - I haven't a clue what RN is on about either.

 

[noseall]

European "Tour".

A professional golf association that visits countries and plays golf.

They....er..tour.

 

[Brigadier]

European "Tour".

A professional golf association that visits countries and plays golf.

They....er..tour.

And?

 

[noseall]

Play golf.