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Sir Nick Faldo praises PGA Tour's match-play format announcement

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 9:00 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Sir Nick Faldo praises PGA Tour's match-play format announcement

Summary

Sir Nick Faldo expressed his delight following the PGA Tour's announcement to switch the Tour Championship to a match-play format starting in 2028. Faldo, a six-time major champion, emphasized the potential for increased excitement in professional golf. He advocated for more match-play events, suggesting that having multiple match-play tournaments could better highlight the sport's competitive nature. Faldo believes that match play creates more dynamic contests among players. His comments came during an appearance on the Sky Sports Golf Podcast.

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By the Numbers

•PGA Tour announces match-play format for Tour Championship starting in 2028.
•Faldo is a critic of LIV Golf and a proponent of the PGA Tour.
•He suggests adding more match-play events throughout the season.
•Faldo believes match play could generate exciting matches between top players.
•He discussed these views on the Sky Sports Golf Podcast.

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9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Sir Nick Faldo delighted after official PGA Tour announcement, ‘finally’

What they're saying

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Sir Nick Faldo always delivers no-nonsense takes on everything that is topical in the wonderful world of professional golf. Faldo enjoyed a magnificent career, with 43 worldwide wins to his name, including six major championships.
— Yahoo Sports

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