Patrick Cantlay has been catching strays on the FedEx Cup play-offs, however not less than he had Scottie Scheffler to guard him.
World No.24 Cantlay surprisingly discovered himself namechecked as a symptom of what’s incorrect with the brand new season-ending Tour Championship format, just for the world No.1 to immediately soar to his defence.
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Rule modifications have brought on controversy with subsequent week’s closing 30-man decider not utilizing beginning strokes.
Up to now No.1 Scheffler would have began with a ten-stroke benefit on account of his main factors accrued all year long, however it’s now a degree enjoying subject.
Scheffler was requested about that change in the course of the second play-off occasion on the BMW Championship, when Cantlay, who has endured a poor season, surprisingly acquired a reputation verify.
A reporter requested him: “You have been fairly clear the final couple years about not being fully glad with the season-long race when it comes right down to that final occasion.
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“However the best way we now have it now, whoever wins the FedEx Cup subsequent week, is that the season-long champion?
“Could possibly be somebody like Patrick Cantlay, for instance, which, to not canine on Patrick…”
Scheffler immediately interrupted saying: “We’re simply going to call guys now? My goodness.”
Making an attempt to backpedal, the reporter responded: “Is that factor on? You recognize what I imply.”
Scheffler, although, didn’t fully agree with the sentiment anyway, as he received final yr because of his ten stroke benefit, regardless of Colin Morikawa and Sahith Theegala each out-scoring him on the course.
“I believe while you take a look at the FedExCup, I believe it is a larger dialogue,” he stated.
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“If you are going to have a real season-long race, really the very best participant yearly wins, odds are it is not going to come back to an fascinating conclusion in most years.
“I believe most years it is fairly apparent who the Participant of the Yr goes to be. It is at all times up for a small debate, however I believe the gamers for probably the most half have an understanding of who the very best participant was for that yr every time, and I really feel prefer it’s been like that since I have been watching golf.”
McIlroy’s withdrawal
The removing of beginning strokes to extend drama has additionally brought on controversy elsewhere too.
Provided that No.1 Scheffler and No.2 Rory McIlroy have been to date clear on factors, each might have missed the primary and second occasions and nonetheless made the ultimate 30 play-off with out having to fret about beginning strokes.
The truth is, that’s precisely what McIlroy did for the primary play-off occasion, creating some unhelpful headlines for match organisers.
The sector was meant to begin with 70 gamers, however started with 69 on account of McIlroy deciding to not play the opener.
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Responding to the controversial name, PGA participant director Peter Malnati was requested how involved he was and replied: “Very involved.”
Requested if the Tour might do something to cease a repeat, he responded: “I believe there may be stuff within the works and I will depart it at that.”
Fellow director, Webb Simpson, was extra sympathetic, including: “I don’t know Rory’s motive however I completely get it. It’s a tough to factor to repair.”
Regardless of that withdrawal, McIlroy can nonetheless compete for the £15million prize fund on supply subsequent week.