PGA Tour ditching ‘starting strokes’ advantage in favor of regular 72-hole stroke play at Tour Championship
The PGA Tour has announced a significant format change for its season-ending Tour Championship, eliminating the “starting strokes” system introduced in 2019. Beginning with the 2025 tournament, all 30 qualifying players will start at even par, reverting to a traditional 72-hole stroke-play format. Previously, the starting strokes system awarded players a head start based on…