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PGA Tour reportedly discussing bracket-style season ender

The change could see the Tour Championship look very different in the future
The change could see the Tour Championship look very different in the futureJohn David Mercer - USA TODAY Sports

The Athletic reported Friday that the PGA Tour is in "advanced discussions" that could lead to the season-ending Tour Championship being played bracket-style, like the NCAA Tournament.

Per the report, the Tour Championship - the final event of the three-tournament FedEx Cup Playoffs - could feature head-to-head play, with players moving through the bracket with each win.

Both stroke play and match play are under consideration to be implemented for the 30-player field, per the report.

The discussions currently involve the tour, player directors, corporate sponsors and television networks.

Part of the impetus for a change could be to add drama to the event, just like in the NCAA Tournament when a second seed is upset by a 15th seed.

Under the current format, the top-ranked players in the FedEx Cup standings enter the Tour Championship with a scoring advantage, making upsets harder to come by.

The changes could begin as early as the 2025 season. The Tour Championship is set for Aug. 21-24 at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta.

Scottie Scheffler is the defending champion.