‘Not Going To Be Entertaining’: Schauffele & Scheffler Slapped With Cold, Hard Reality Check Over PGA Tour Demands

Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele, two of the PGA Tour’s top players, have voiced their dissatisfaction with the current FedEx Cup Playoffs format. Scheffler, who led the season-long standings, labeled the format as “silly,” arguing that it undermines the concept of a season-long competition by concentrating the outcome in a single tournament.

Schauffele, who also finds the ranking system irrelevant to his focus, echoed similar sentiments, while others like Billy Horschel have stepped in to defend the format. Horschel believes match-play wouldn’t captivate a broader audience, citing low TV ratings from past experiences.

Despite their frustrations, both Scheffler and Schauffele acknowledge the challenge of creating a perfect playoff system. Horschel, who won the FedEx Cup in 2014, emphasized that while there’s room for improvement, the current setup might be the best available.

He pointed out that single-match formats could result in unexciting television, especially if one player gains an early lead, which has historically driven down viewership. As discussions around the FedEx Cup format continue, the debate remains whether changes will better reflect season-long performances or if the current model strikes the right balance for players and fans alike.