The PGA Tour has confirmed sweeping changes to the way its massive $100million FedEx Cup bonus.
Rory McIlroy won’t be thrilled with the new parachute payout system that the world’s top tour will implement this summer.
Under the new system, the bonus pot will be split into three separate stages, with the eventual FedEx Cup champion earning just $10m.
That figure marks a massive drop from the $25m top prize handed out last year.
That means the Tour will now reward season-long consistency more than playoff performance.
The move that benefits players who top the standings throughout the year – not just at the finale.
McIlroy, currently ranked No.2 in the world, is among those likely to feel the impact.
The Tour Championship format has also been revamped, with the controversial ‘starting strokes’ system scrapped.
That means all 30 players will now tee it up at level par, rather than giving a points-based advantage to the FedEx Cup leader.
As part of the new breakdown:
- The top 10 players after the regular season ends at the Wyndham Championship will share a $20m pool, with the No.1 spot taking home $10m.
- After the first two playoff events, another $23m will be split among those who make it to the BMW Championship.
- The leader after the BMW will pocket $5m.
- The final $57m will be dished out after the Tour Championship, with the eventual FedEx Cup champ receiving $10m.
That’s a sharp shift from previous years, and world No.1 Scottie Scheffler is among those welcoming the changes.
And the three-time major winner is delighted with the news.
He said: “There’s going to be a balance between rewarding guys for having a great regular season, and then giving guys an opportunity to have a great post-season.
“But you’re not going to have an opportunity to win the FedEx Cup unless you have a really good regular season.”
The move comes as the new PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp was backed by Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler.
Rolapp, who brings over 20 years of experience from the NFL where he served as chief media and business officer.
He will officially take over from current commissioner Jay Monahan in 2026.
Monahan, who has held the role for a decade, is expected to assist with a smooth transition.
