Summary
The PGA Tour has removed the starting score advantages at the Tour Championship. All 30 players will now start the tournament with the same score.
Key Facts
- The starting strokes system began in 2019 and provided score advantages based on FedExCup points.
- The 2024 Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club will start all players at level score.
- Previously, the player with the most points started the tournament on 10 under par.
- The FedExCup is a year-long competition that ranks players and ends with the Tour Championship.
- Top-ranked players had different starting scores, with second place at eight under and others based on rank.
- PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan said changes aim to make the game more competitive and clear for fans.
- Extra adjustments include a new course setup encouraging risk and reward.
- Scottie Scheffler won the Tour Championship last year.
