Major Champ Sounds Off on PGA Tour Changes: 'Players Running the Asylum' The PGA Tour is undergoing significant changes aimed at boosting its profile and countering the influence of LIV Golf. New Tour CEO Brian Rolapp and the Future Competitions Committee are planning to reduce the number of tournaments, shorten the season, and limit the number of PGA Tour cards awarded annually. While some players, including Tiger Woods, have publicly supported these moves, prominent figures in the sport have raised concerns about the direction of the Tour. Two-time major champion Curtis Strange, a World Golf Hall of Famer with 17 PGA Tour victories and back-to-back U.S. Opens in 1988 and 1989, has strongly criticized the proposed changes. Strange, who served as U.S. Ryder Cup captain in 2002 and later became a TV analyst, argued that eliminating cuts from many Signature Events undermines the Tour’s structure. He emphasized that cuts are integral to the Tour’s identity, turning long-standing events into feeder systems for other high-profile tournaments. Strange also took issue with the idea of a six-month season, noting that golf differs from sports like football, which have shorter, more concentrated schedules. Strange pointed to the growing influence of players in decision-making as a key problem, suggesting that the “players are running the asylum.” He referenced former PGA Tour board member Jimmy Dunne, who left his role in 2022, stating Dunne questioned his continued involvement after the Tour’s shift toward player-driven reforms. Strange implied that the changes reflect a lack of direction, with players prioritizing their own interests over the long-term health of the Tour. Peter Jacobsen, a seven-time PGA Tour winner turned TV analyst, echoed similar concerns.#pga_tour #brian_rolapp #curtis_strange #jimmy_dunne #peter_jacobsen
