Rory McIlroy Gets Rare Win Over Scottie Scheffler in FedEx Cup Dispute as 8x PGA Tour Champ Joins His Side

The PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup finale has ignited a heated debate, with top players divided over the controversial ‘Starting Strokes Format.’ World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler didn’t hold back, calling the format “silly,” arguing that it undermines the integrity of a season-long race by letting it come down to one tournament.

However, not everyone agrees. Rory McIlroy, a four-time major champion, and Billy Horschel have both come out in support of the format. McIlroy praised the setup, noting that without it, no one would stand a chance against Scheffler, who currently tops the FedEx Cup standings with over 8,500 points. “I love this format,” McIlroy said, adding that it adds excitement for both players and fans, even if it’s not the fairest measure of the year’s best player.

🚨⛳️💬 Billy Horschel says he disagrees with Scottie Scheffler’s assessment about the season long race being silly: “I disagree with Scottie. Scottie said it's silly. I don't agree with that. I think we have a system now that – it's never rewarded the best player throughout the… pic.twitter.com/zDPltaoKne

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Horschel echoed McIlroy’s sentiments, disagreeing with Scheffler’s critique. He emphasized that the current system, while not perfect, at least tries to reward consistent performance throughout the season.

As the TOUR Championship looms, the debate over the FedEx Cup format continues to polarize opinions, making the upcoming event even more intriguing. Will the format favor the frontrunners, or could it shake things up in unexpected ways? Stay tuned!