A lot has been made about having smaller fields, beginning in 2026. But Maverick McNealy says, it’s after the cut where you really need to trim, in order to save time.
That leaves only one option for the Tour’s new CEO and in the age of player empowerment it is going to be equally unpopular. Whoever leads the game back from the brink will need the iron fist of a benevolent dictator.
The event moved south in the wake of last month’s wildfires in Los Angeles. Although Riviera – which has hosted the L.A.-based Tour stop every year since 1983 – wasn’t impacted by the fires the surrounding community of Pacific Palisades lost 6,837 structures.
Scott said the meeting lasted about 40 minutes in the Oval Office and was a “really positive” step for the Tour in its ongoing negotiations with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.
In a statement provided to GolfChannel.com, Matt Kuchar said his father “passed away unexpectedly,” but the nine-time Tour winner didn’t provide any details.
Another player has challenged the PGA Tour membership to be more engaging with the circuit’s media partners and to be open-minded about improving pace of play.
The council will include select creators – Bob Does Sports, Bryan Bros Golf, Erik Anders Lang, Fore Play/Barstool Sports, No Laying Up, Paige Spiranac, Roger Steele and Tisha Alyn – and will meet three times a year.
If the PGA of America is looking for guidance in what has become a polarizing topic, they could look to the PGA Tour’s policy on paying players to participate in the Presidents Cup.
Tiger Woods’ Hero World Challenge has always been viewed as a world-ranking boondoggle for the lucky few who qualify, but this year’s event won’t be as lucrative as a result of a new ranking formula.
For all the fans who are tired of hearing about purse sizes, player equity and potential deals with foreign investment funds, know that Scottie Scheffler shares your fatigue.
