Report: PGA Tour boss to ignore wishes of Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus
A report from SI has confirmed the PGA Tour are intent on having designated events without a cut.
Jay Monahan appears to be fully intent on ploughing ahead with the PGA Tour having no-cut designated events despite the wishes of Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus.
Per a report by SI's Bob Harig, Monahan has told reporters that his preference would be to have 'no-cut events' despite accusations of hypocrisy from a certain tour and the blowback from their existing members.
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According to Harig, Monahan spent a large portion of his time recently trying to win over the membership for the flagship events.
Monahan told the media:
There is no denying that Woods - along with Rory McIlroy - have essentially re-shaped the North American circuit.
Woods, 47, who is now out of action after undergoing more surgery on his right ankle, has consistently stated his affection for having cuts.
The 15-time major champion holds the record for most consecutive cuts made. That number? 142.
The streak began way back in 1998 and he set the record at the 2003 Tour Championship.
Speaking in April, Woods stated that he was absolutely not a fan of the idea. He went on to set another record.
Nicklaus, too, has stated he's held discussions with Monahan to keep a 36-hole cut at his tournament at Muirfield Village.
Woods previously said:
A number of players have offered their opinions. Adam Scott told SI having no cuts makes sense from a financial perspective.
Others have disagreed. Jason Day told the publication:
It is understood that the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am will be 'designated' next year, replacing the WM Phoenix Open.
No decisions have yet been made, per the report.
PGA Tour Designated Events 2023
| DATE | DESIGNATED EVENT | PURSE | WINNER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 5-8 | Sentry Tournament of Champions | $15m | Jon Rahm |
| Feb. 9-12 | WM Phoenix Open | $20m | Scottie Scheffler |
| Feb. 16-19 | Genesis Invitational | $20m | Jon Rahm |
| Mar. 2-5 | Arnold Palmer Invitational | $20m | Kurt Kitayama |
| Mar. 9-12 | The Players Championship | $25m | Scottie Scheffler |
| Mar. 23-26 | WGC Dell Technologies Match Play | $20m | Sam Burns |
| Apr. 6-9 | Masters Tournament | $18m | Jon Rahm |
| Apr. 13-16 | RBC Heritage | $20m | Matt Fitzpatrick |
| May 4-7 | Wells Fargo Championship | $20m | |
| May 18-21 | PGA Championship | TBD | |
| June 1-4 | the Memorial Tournament | $20m | |
| June 15-18 | U.S. Open | TBD | |
| June 22-25 | Travelers Championship | $20m | |
| July 20-23 | Open Championship | TBD | |
| Aug. 10-13 | Fed Ex St. Jude Championship | $20m | |
| Aug. 17-20 | BMW Championship | $20m | |
| Aug. 24-27 | Tour Championship | TBD |
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