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PGA Tour playoffs face criticism for lack of excitement and drama

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 5:50 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

PGA Tour playoffs face criticism for lack of excitement and drama
Summary

The BMW Championship, taking place at Bellerive Country Club this week, aims to narrow the field to 30 players for the Tour Championship. Ryan Gerard, currently 17th in the FedEx Cup points, seeks to secure his spot among the top 30. Last week’s opening playoff event, the FedEx St. Jude Championship, saw Scottie Scheffler dominate, winning by eight strokes. However, the playoffs have been criticized for reduced volatility due to lower point totals and fewer consequences for poor performances. As 42 players are already guaranteed advancement, expectations for drama in the BMW Championship remain low.

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  • •Ryan Gerard ranked 17th aims for a top 30 finish at the BMW Championship.
  • •Scottie Scheffler won the FedEx St. Jude Championship by eight strokes.
  • •Only one player moved into the top 50 after the first playoff event.
  • •42 players are already guaranteed progression to the next playoff round.
  • •Critics highlight reduced stakes and excitement in the PGA Tour playoffs.
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  • 5:50 PMYahoo Sports — Why PGA Tour playoffs lack drama this year
What they're saying
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Juice, drama, excitement -- however you describe it, the PGA Tour playoffs could use an injection of it for the race to the Tour Championship.

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