{"id":1552377,"date":"2023-03-02T14:45:06","date_gmt":"2023-03-02T19:45:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports7.us\/?p=1552377"},"modified":"2023-03-02T14:45:07","modified_gmt":"2023-03-02T19:45:07","slug":"rory-mcilroy-loves-big-changes-coming-pga-tour-even-with-some-similarities-liv-golf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports7.us\/news\/rory-mcilroy-loves-big-changes-coming-pga-tour-even-with-some-similarities-liv-golf\/","title":{"rendered":"Rory McIlroy Loves the Big Changes Coming to the PGA Tour, Even With Some Similarities to LIV Golf"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Seemingly trying to keep more big-name players from jumping to LIV Golf, the PGA Tour<\/a> made some big changes ahead of this 2022-23 campaign, turning a dozen of its most high-profile tournaments into Designated events that feature larger purses and participation from the top players. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And the strategy has clearly worked thus far, as these events have produced some fantastic showdowns and big-name winners, such as Scottie Scheffler at the WM Phoenix Open and Jon Rahm<\/a> at the Genesis Invitational. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the PGA Tour isn't done tinkering as more changes are coming in 2024, changes some might call hypocritical given some of the similarities to LIV Golf<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But one person who's clearly pleased with the revamped schedule is actually the Saudi-backed series' biggest critic, Rory McIlroy<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The PGA Tour is making significant changes to the 2024 schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Commissioner Monahan met with players today and shared plans for a new schedule format.

"The schedule will distribute Designated events and Full-Field events ... creating a strong cadence for players and fans alike.\u201d

More details below \u2b07\ufe0f<\/p>— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) March 1, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote>