If you haven't heard about the proposed changes in the PGA Tour, you can read about them here. Although this will make for an slightly more exciting end to the season, the chase for the FedEx Cup isn't what the PGA needs to rival football on these fall weekends. The only way to make the players care about the FedEx Cup is by attaching a huge pay-day to the winner, something I have not seen in the proposal. For the golfers that are the most marketable for the Tour, they're only attracted to the majors and other tournaments with big checks involved. There's also the issue of if a player wins all four majors, it would not guarantee him the championship. This is absolutely ridiculous , no one in their right mind could think this makes sense. If Tiger or Phil wins all four majors next season, there's no way he wouldn't be player of the year. I understand that the PGA needs to make great strides to increase popularity in golf, especially this time of year, but revising the end of year system to be like NASCAR just won't work.
Other quick sports note: Arsenal won today against Sparta Prague to remain undefeated in Champios League play and hold firm grasp atop Division B. The game winner was scored by Thierry Henry, who is back to starting for the Gunners.
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This is the first I have heard about this proposal and I don't like it. It seems to be the typical move for TV and more money.
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