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‘Just terrible’: Padraig Harrington blasts proposed PGA Tour changes

‘Just terrible’: Padraig Harrington blasts proposed PGA Tour changes

Three-time major champion Pádraig Harrington has criticized proposed changes to the PGA Tour, calling them “just terrible” and “not well thought out.” The proposed changes include a mandatory cut after 36 holes for all events, a reduced number of players in the field, and a new points system that would determine who qualifies for the FedEx Cup playoffs. Harrington believes that these changes would be detrimental to the game of golf and would unfairly penalize players who are not performing well early in the tournament. He also expressed concern that the changes would make it more difficult for young and up-and-coming players to break into the tour.

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