I'm pretty sure these companies don't make much (if any) profit from their premier events. Innova spends money to put on USDGC. DD spends money to put on GBO.
Nobody's getting rich (yet) from hosting big events. Any money they bring in gets put into the event, not their own pockets.
For sure, but Innova should be using USDGC as a marketing tool, not a revenue event. Getting as many eyes as possible on everything Innova. A paywall ensures nobody outside the tiny sliver of fans already playing and watching, can see this event. I have NO objection to any company making money, it is what they are supposed to do. I just don't see any disc golf related event as ready to charge. I think it is cutting of your nose to spite your face. Grow the eyes on your product, don't squeeze the last penny out of the few that do see it.