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PGA Tour Revamps Championship: Classic Format Returns!

5/28/2025

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The PGA Tour is shaking things up by returning to a classic stroke-play format for the Tour Championship, scrapping the debated starting-strokes model. With all 30 players beginning at even par, the competition will be fierce and clear. Set for August 21-24 at East Lake Golf Club, fans can expect an exhilarating showdown on a challenging course.

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Story summary

The PGA Tour is shaking things up by returning to a classic stroke-play format for the Tour Championship, scrapping the debated starting-strokes model. With all 30 players beginning at even par, the competition will be fierce and clear. Set for August 21-24 at East Lake Golf Club, fans can expect an exhilarating showdown on a challenging course.