But Tour chief operating officer Keith Waters stated that officials sympathised with Rose's position and would not be taking any action against him.

BBC: Justin Rose resigns membership of European Tour

American blues has held a fascination for British rock bands ever since Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Eric Clapton heard their first Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf records.

NPR: Bordal on Music: British Blues from 22-20s

Throw in other oldies but goodies Jimmy Buffet and Pink Floyd alum Roger Waters, along with country superstars like Keith Urban and husband-and-wife team Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, and Summer '07 is a paradise for scalpers.

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