You definitely have more insight than I do. I concede that right off the bat.it is a pretty crazy stretch in my opinion. there are 5 marshals each year at the USDGC's then 2 PDGA officials in Andrew Sweeton and Mike Downes. Each Marshall has anywhere from 3 to 5 holes they are responsible for. There were 34 groups in this years competition. you would need at least 20 Marshalls on hand and they would have to walk non stop all day to cover 34 groups. there are at least 20 groups on the course at any given time once the event is in full swing. It is hard enough getting 7 marshals who are certified current officials and have 4 days to offer to volunteer for free.
I am also dyeing to hear an elaboration on this "I'm not so sure if 'chairgate' was enough even though those strokes could have won McBeth the tournament"
However, I just can't see a future where we are leaving calls in the hands of players in pinnacle tournaments that are being broadcast to the world. Especially when those calls aren't being made as it stands.
Yes. Money would ideally be involved. Passion doesn't pay the bills. We all get that. For an event which is supposed to be the crown-jewel of your 'sport' i don't think its an absurd notion to think that an objective official should be following the cards to make sure things are on the up-and-up.