Tour Confidential: Scheffler’s dominance, ‘silly’ Playoffs format
Scottie Scheffler’s dominance has been the defining storyline of the 2022 PGA Tour season. After winning four of the first six events of the year, including the Masters, Scheffler has continued to play at a high level, winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational and the Match Play Championship and claiming the top spot in the world ranking.
But while Scheffler has been the undisputed No. 1 player in the world, the FedEx Cup Playoffs format has been the subject of much debate. The current format, which awards bonus strokes to the top players in the standings, has been criticized for being too confusing and for giving an unfair advantage to the top players.
In a recent interview, Rory McIlroy called the format “silly” and said that it needed to be changed. McIlroy’s comments have sparked a debate about the future of the FedEx Cup Playoffs.