• Rory McIlroy in contention but has mixed views on set-up
It is quite a feat for a $15m prize, hiked by $5m from previous years, not to be the main topic of discussion at the Tour Championship. A switch of format, as the PGA Tour seeks a fairer and simpler conclusion to its FedEx Cup, has dominated the buildup at East Lake. A 30-man field are about to step into uncharted territory.
In linking the sport’s most illustrious names to the domain of amateurs, a handicap system has been implemented. The leading points scorer in the FedEx Cup, Justin Thomas, begins the season-ending event on Thursday at 10 under par and holding a two-shot advantage over Patrick Cantlay. Five players starting out at even par complete the field.
Written by Ewan Murray at East Lake
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/aug/21/justin-thomas-fedex-cup-rory-mcilroy-golf under the title “Justin Thomas faces ‘weird’ test of leading from front at FedEx Cup”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
