Rory McIlroy caused great controversy by deciding to miss the first FedExCup playoff tournament. This caused fierce reactions from the public, which is somewhat frustrated by the behavior of an experienced golfer.
The 35-year-old Northern Irishman is aware that he will not lose many points and that this will not threaten his current position on the Ranking.
Although some are frustrated and angry, it seems that the biggest culprits for these outcomes are the PGA Tour leaders, who need to define the rules more clearly and make this competition much more exciting.
The experienced golfer has made many similar moves in the past, stressing that he needs a break in order to focus on more serious responsibilities.
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No one has made a move like this since Webb Simpson decided to skip the postseason 5 years ago.
Tiger Woods
There are a few other golfers who have decided to make moves; like Tiger Woods who did not appear in the first playoff event in 2007 and still managed to win this prestigious competition.
Phil Mickelson also skipped the BMW Championship that year, and it's important to note that Sergio Garcia, the Spanish golfer, missed 7 postseason events when he was eligible.
Some will say that the current FedEx Cup playoff system is confusing with many flaws. Although the PGA Tour leaders changed their rules, it is still important to take a few more concrete steps in order to change things in the world of golf and to make this sport significantly more exciting and interesting than it has been so far.
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Who will ultimately lift the trophy, only time will tell. Rory McIlroy is just one of the favorites, along with Scottie Scheffler and a handful of golfers looking to emerge victorious in the end.
There is no doubt that the PGA Tour leaders will think carefully about the future with the desire to make concrete decisions that could please fans and the public. Golfers have mixed feelings when asked about the current system, but most emphasize that the current system is much better than the system that prevailed last year.
