To the shock of many, including himself, Rory McIlroy was named the PGA Tour’s Player of the Year. Not as surprising is the debate that has subsequently ensued.
The news of Rory McIlroy winning PGA Tour Player of the Year over Brooks Koepka sent shockwaves across the golf world on Thursday morning. No one seemed more surprised than Rory McIlroy.
We have more ways to measure greatness than ever before but the truth is that in our broader perceptions, history rather than innovation still rules the day.
The PGA uses a year-long points formula to determine its winner, with tournament victories, official money standings, and scoring averages featured in its equation.
DeChambeau has defended his pace of play in the past in part by saying he walks faster to his golf ball, which allows him more time once he arrives there.
As the 13th edition of the Playoffs begin in 2019, the changes set to play out over the next three weeks are more than subtle tweaks but rather a dramatic overhaul to the end-of-the-season event.
Australian Golf Digest
