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sports2 years ago•2 min saved

Rory McIlroy's RBC Heritage Withdrawal Costs Millions and Confuses PGA Tour Stars.

Rory McIlroy's decision to skip the RBC Heritage Open, one of the PGA Tour's designated events, has left his fellow pros confused. McIlroy was a leading voice in the push for more lucrative prizes for top players, but has now missed two designated events this season, costing him $3 million from his Player Impact Program earnings. While some have questioned the PGA Tour's decision to have one of the eight new designated events following the Masters, others say McIlroy knew the rules and consequences of missing the event.

via New York Post |

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sports2 years ago•4 min saved

"PGA Tour Adapts with New Fall Schedule and Increased Viewership"

The PGA Tour's move to an "elevated-event" schedule with larger purses and deeper fields has led to player fatigue, with top players required to commit to playing 20 events. Jordan Spieth, who played eight out of 10 weeks leading up to the Masters, expressed exhaustion and the need to change his schedule. The Tour will have fewer designated events next year and is reworking its schedule to create "mini-swings" to avoid designated event fatigue. However, without mandatory requirements, it remains to be seen if the Tour can guarantee fields for elevated events or if more players will bypass them for rest.

via Golf Channel|

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