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Cantley winning the cup was used as an example of what’s wrong with itCredit: Getty 4<\/p>\n Scheffler couldn’t believe what he was hearingCredit: Twitter\/X<\/p>\n Rule changes<\/a> have caused controversy with next week’s final 30-man decider no longer using starting strokes.<\/p>\n In the past No.1 Scheffler<\/a> would have started with a ten-stroke advantage due to his leading points accrued throughout the year, but it\u2019s now a level playing field.<\/p>\n Scheffler was asked about that change during the second play-off event at the BMW Championship<\/a>, when Cantlay, who has endured a poor season, surprisingly got a name check.<\/p>\n A reporter asked him: \u201cYou’ve been pretty clear the last couple years about not being completely satisfied with the season-long race when it comes down to that last event.\u00a0<\/p>\n read more on scottie scheffler<\/p>\n \u201cBut the way we have it now, whoever wins the FedEx Cup next week, is that the season-long champion?\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cCould be someone like Patrick Cantlay<\/a>, for example, which, not to dog on Patrick\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n Scheffler instantly interrupted saying: \u201cWe’re just going to name guys now? My goodness.\u201d<\/p>\n Trying to backpedal, the reporter responded: \u201cIs that thing on? You know what I mean.\u201d<\/p>\n Scheffler, though, didn\u2019t completely agree with the sentiment anyway, as he won last year thanks to his ten stroke advantage, despite Colin Morikawa and Sahith Theegala both out-scoring him on the course.<\/p>\n \u201cI think when you look at the FedExCup, I think it’s a greater discussion,\u201d he said.\u00a0<\/p>\n 4<\/p>\n Scheffler’s lost what would be a ten-point advantage but doesn’t think the tournament decides the player of the yearCredit: Getty<\/p>\n \u201cIf you’re going to have a true season-long race, truly the best player every year wins, odds are it’s not going to come to an interesting conclusion in most years.<\/p>\n \u201cI think most years it’s pretty obvious who the Player of the Year is going to be. It’s always up for a small debate, but I think the players for the most part have an understanding of who the best player was for that year each time, and I feel like it’s been like that since I’ve been watching golf.\u201d<\/p>\n McIlroy’s withdrawal <\/p>\n The removal of starting strokes to increase drama has also caused controversy elsewhere too.<\/p>\n Given that No.1 Scheffler and No.2 Rory McIlroy<\/a> were so far clear on points, both could have missed the first and second events and still made the final 30 play-off without having to worry about starting strokes.<\/p>\n In fact, that\u2019s exactly what McIlroy did for the first play-off event<\/a>, creating some unhelpful headlines for tournament organisers.<\/p>\n The field was meant to start with 70 players, but began with 69 due to McIlroy deciding not to play the opener.<\/p>\n![\"Scheffler](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-9843.png\")
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