many elite tournaments will still have a cut. obv the majors will continue to have a cut -- as will the Players. some media talking heads mentioned yday that they expect the API and Memorial to still have a cut. not sure of their source(s)
the API and Memorial are invitationals, so potentially the Genesis, RBC and Charles Schwab -- which are all invitationals too -- will also have a cut. we'll have to wait and see how things shake out
every designated event will have four sponsor exemptions restricted to PGA Tour members (i.e. Tiger can play any event he wishes)
https://www.pgatour.com/article/news...ur-competition
edit to add: just saw this quote from ROARS. interesting use of the word "I" (obv a handful of players are now running the show at Ponte Vedra Beach)
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I want to give everyone a fair shake at this, which I think this structure has done,” McIlroy said about the Designated events. “There's ways to play into it. It's trying to get the top guys versus the hot guys, right? I think that creates a really compelling product.
“You play well for two or three weeks, you're in a Designated event. You know then if you keep playing well you stay in them.”
lastly, adding this as i'm reading it for the first time:
Quote:
The Resource Allocation Plan for 2024 has also been adjusted. The Player Impact Program will be reduced to $50 million, paid to the top 10 players (from $100 million to the top 20). The remaining funds will be reallocated to the FedExCup Bonus Program and Comcast Business TOUR Top 10. Further details will be shared with the membership in the coming weeks.
Last edited by ligastar; 03-02-2023 at 12:24 PM.