In a surprising turn of events, the PGA Tour has announced a major shakeup to their FedEx Cup bonus structure. Previously awarded as a lump sum to the overall winner, the bonus will now be divided among the top three finishers. This decision has left many golfers scratching their heads and wondering what the heck is going on.
In a press conference, PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Whittle explained the reasoning behind the change. “We wanted to spice things up a bit and create more excitement for the fans. By spreading out the bonus money, we believe it will make the race for the FedEx Cup even more intense and competitive.”
Not everyone is thrilled with the decision, however. Pro golfer Phil Mickelson was quoted as saying, “This is ridiculous! I already have enough trouble trying to hit a ball straight, now I have to worry about splitting a bonus with two other guys? It’s madness!”
On the other hand, golfer Happy Gilmore seemed to be taking the news in stride. “Hey, as long as I still get a big check at the end of the day, I’m happy. I mean, it’s not like I’m out here playing for peanuts,” he said with a grin.
The new bonus structure has also sparked some controversy among fans. One fan, named Joe Schmoe, expressed his frustration by saying, “I don’t understand why they’re messing with a good thing. Just give the money to the winner and be done with it. This is just complicating things for no reason.”
Despite the mixed reactions, the PGA Tour is moving forward with their decision and the top three finishers in the FedEx Cup standings will now be awarded a piece of the bonus pie. It remains to be seen how this change will impact the competitiveness of the tour, but one thing is for sure – it’s going to be one heck of a ride to the finish line.
