Rory McIlroy Backs ‘Big Swing’ Tour Championship Overhaul
The changes will come in the 2028 season.
In Atlanta, PGA Tour players are largely favorable towards the revamped Tour Championship format set to debut in 2028. Rory McIlroy, speaking after its announcement, expressed enthusiasm for the new structure. Nearly $100 million in bonus money has been distributed this season, culminating in the $40 million purse available at this week's Tour Championship.
The revamped event will feature 30 players competing for the title and a $10 million reward, alongside season-long bonus payouts after the final regular-season event. McIlroy believes the regular-season champion will be adequately rewarded after the final stroke-play event. The first week will include eight groups of four players, each facing three head-to-head matches.
The top two players from each group advance to the final week for a single-elimination bracket. Alex Fitzpatrick, a PGA Tour rookie, appreciates the World Cup-style group stage. Wyndham Clark likened the two-week format to a major tennis tournament. Si Woo Kim has always enjoyed match play, finding the new format more engaging than the traditional 72-hole stroke play.
The rotation of two different courses annually, away from East Lake Golf Club's longstanding host role, aims to bring golf to lesser-known venues, potentially enhancing the overall experience.
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