PGA Tour plans significant overhaul of Tour Championship format

The PGA Tour is preparing to overhaul the controversial Tour Championship format, with a vote on proposed changes expected soon. The current 'starting strokes' system, introduced in 2019 to avoid dual winners but criticized as confusing and unfair by both players and fans, is likely to be scrapped. While some floated a match-play or bracket-style alternative, players and officials rejected the idea due to concerns over TV ratings and the risk of top players exiting early. Instead, the event will remain stroke play, possibly introducing progressive cuts to the field throughout the final rounds. Key PGA Tour figures, including Adam Scott and Sam Burns, emphasized the need for a more straightforward and respected format, aiming to make the Tour Championship a more significant and comprehensible sporting event. The changes could be implemented as early as this season, pending approval from stakeholders.