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The PGA Tour have ditched the controversial starting-strokes format from its Tour Championship season finale in August

The PGA Tour have ditched the controversial starting-strokes format from its Tour Championship season finale in August

28 May 2025

Since 2019, golfers were given a lower starting score based on their spot in the season-long FedEx Cup standings, with the leader starting the tournament on 10-under.

From this year's finale, all 30 players will start at even-par and the winner will take the FedEx Cup.

World number one and reigning winner Scottie Scheffler had previously described the format as "gimmicky".

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19 Jul: Scottie Scheffler has powered to a four-shot lead in the penultimate round of golf's Open Championship major in Northern Ireland

19 Jul: Ryan Fox has come tantalisingly close to making the cut at The Open golf major at Royal Portrush

18 Jul: Aussie Open crew playing catch-up after Cameron Smith shocker

18 Jul: Daniel Hillier sits in a share of 32nd at even par and Ryan Fox is in a tie for 114th after carding a four-over 75 in the first round of The Open golf major at Royal Portrush

13 Jul: Gabi Ruffels shares Evian Championship lead, Grace Kim and Minjee Lee in contention

13 Jul: Golfer Ryan Fox sits tied for 65th in the final round of the Scottish Open after carding a final round two-over par 72 - he was also two-over overall for the tournament

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