The decision to change the format of the Champions Tour has been underway since the beginning of 2025. While certain changes were being discussed, a latest update on X suggests that certain changes will be implemented on the Champions Tour moving forward. According to a report shared by Underdog Golf on X, big changes are coming to the Tour Championship:
“Updates on revamped Tour Championship, via @golfweek:
• No more starting strokes
• New format won’t be match play/bracket-style
• Players reached consensus on new format at last week’s PAC meeting
• 2025 will be bridge year for changes”
Updates on revamped Tour Championship, via @golfweek:
• No more starting strokes
• New format won’t be match play/bracket-style
• Players reached consensus on new format at last week’s PAC meeting
• 2025 will be bridge year for changes
— Underdog Golf (@UnderdogGolf) April 25, 2025
For many, the removal of starting strokes is a long-overdue fix. “Finally the starting strokes are gone,” one fan replied, echoing widespread frustration with the much-criticized staggered leaderboard. Another chimed in with a cooler take: “That’s fine,” summing up the quiet approval of fans who are just glad change is happening at all.
But not everyone’s convinced. “I like starting strokes icl so not a fan of this,” a fan criticiszed. “The people demand match play,” another user declared — a sentiment many share, arguing it would add drama and clarity to the season finale. Still, some remain skeptical: “No matter what they do, no one will care about the Tour Championship and FedEx Cup vs the majors.”
One fan summed it up best: give everyone a fair shot, but still reward the season’s best. Now that is the real puzzle.
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