Rory McIlroy supports PGA Tour's new matchplay format for play-offs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 7:52 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Rory McIlroy has expressed his support for the PGA Tour's decision to implement a matchplay format for its end-of-season play-offs starting in 2028. PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp announced that the Tour Championship will be held over two weeks at different venues. McIlroy, a three-time FedEx Cup champion, stated that this move is a response to fan desires for more engaging competitions. He acknowledged the various formats the play-offs have undergone and emphasized the significance of aligning these changes with viewer preferences. The current Tour Championship is set to feature a $40 million purse at East Lake in Atlanta. Changes to the playoff structure are part of broader modifications planned for the PGA Tour in 2028.
- •PGA Tour to adopt matchplay format for play-offs starting in 2028.
- •McIlroy highlights fan feedback as key to the new format.
- •The current Tour Championship features a $40 million purse.
- •PGA Tour's structure is undergoing significant changes in 2028.
- •McIlroy suggests that international golf could benefit from the changes.
- 7:52 PMYahoo Sports — PGA Tour play-off shake-up a 'big swing' - McIlroy
- 7:47 PMBBC Sport — PGA Tour play-off shake-up a 'big swing' - McIlroy
"Back-to-back Masters champion Rory McIlroy believes the PGA Tour are giving fans what they want by changing their end-of-season play-offs to matchplay.
"Back-to-back Masters champion Rory McIlroy believes the PGA Tour are giving fans what they want by changing their end-of-season play-offs to matchplay.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 7:52 PMPGA Tour play-off shake-up a 'big swing' - McIlroy
Back-to-back Masters champion Rory McIlroy believes the PGA Tour are giving fans what they want by changing their end-of-season play-offs to matchplay.
- BBC SportAug 25, 2026, 7:47 PMPGA Tour play-off shake-up a 'big swing' - McIlroy
Back-to-back Masters champion Rory McIlroy believes the PGA Tour are giving fans what they want by changing their end-of-season play-offs to matchplay.
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