Ding, dong, the wicked “starting strokes” at the Tour Championship is dead. The PGA Tour on Monday ditched the much-maligned format that created a staggered start to the FedEx Cup finale.

I think when you look at a good test of golf and you got to compete over four days, I think that's the best way to crown the best winner for that week,” said world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler. “Looking at the Tour Championship,

Although the Tour did not have specifics, it said in the release that with the elimination of starting strokes, the FedEx Cup bonus distributions for the top 30 players "will be balanced for 2025 to account for the increased volatility, reward season-long performance and recognize the significance of the FedExCup."