{
  "id": 3498131,
  "title": "Adam Scott has changed his mind on the idea of match play at the Tour Championship, ‘it’s completely different’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/adam-scott-has-changed-his-mind-on-the-idea-of-match-play-at-the-tour",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T11:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/adam-scott-changed-mind-idea-113000957.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Adam Scott, a seasoned PGA Tour player, has altered his stance on the proposed match play format for the Tour Championship. The PGA Tour CEO, Brian Rolapp, announced earlier this year that the playoffs would shift to a three-week match play event, aiming to inject more excitement into the postseason. While some players were skeptical, Scott admitted that he had been convinced by Rolapp's plans. He praised the format, stating that the change to match play over two weeks brought a sense of novelty and excitement. Scott expressed his hope that the players would find the new format enjoyable and that it could foster growth in the competition. He also noted the commercial potential of the format, believing that it could adapt to various conditions and keep the interest of fans over a longer period. When asked about his ideal venue for the Tour Championship, Scott mentioned the likes of Friars Head, a course he had never played but admired for its architecture. He highlighted the flexibility of the new format, suggesting that it could be held at different venues in subsequent years, adding to the intrigue and anticipation surrounding the event.",
  "summary": "The PGA Tour are taking drastic action to save its playoffs. Every single season, the PGA Tour playoffs lack the gravitas of the postseasons of rival sports leagues.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Tour Championship Reimagined With Match Play Finale",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/tour-championship-reimagined-with-match-play-finale",
        "published": "2026-08-26T01:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}