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FedEx Cup prize money and new format: how the $100 million pot took over golf

FedEx Cup prize money and new format: how the $100 million pot took over golf

By: Darius Kingsley Aug, 25 2025 0 Comments

A $100 million season-ending prize now defines the PGA Tour. The FedEx Cup grew from a $35 million pool in 2007 to $100 million, with a major format shift in 2025. Money is split across three stages to reward season-long form and playoff performance. Tommy Fleetwood was the first Tour Championship winner under the new system. The runner-up payout now tops what champions earned a few years ago.

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Camilo Villegas Advocates for Public Shaming to Tackle Slow Play in Golf

Camilo Villegas Advocates for Public Shaming to Tackle Slow Play in Golf

By: Darius Kingsley Mar, 14 2025 0 Comments

Camilo Villegas, a prominent PGA Tour player, suggests public shaming as a solution to slow play, a persistent issue in professional golf. By proposing measures like displaying players' names and using fluorescent orange bibs for caddies, Villegas critiques the current rules' enforcement. Despite advocating for change, Villegas himself missed the cut at the 2025 Sony Open due to delays caused by slow play.

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Camilo Villegas Advocates for Public Shaming to Tackle Slow Play in Golf

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