Tiger Woods, Who Rejected an Enormous LIV Golf Offer, Once Revealed His Conflicting Views With the PGA Tour’s FedExCup Payout System

When it comes to the PGA Tour, the first name that strikes one’s mind is golf legend, Tiger Woods. Woods is not only the most essential player on the tour, but his views are also very important for the official decision-makers. Woods has always been in support of the tour, however, there is one thing that the golfer thinks can be improved. And it is the payout system for the PGA Tour’s FedExCup.

Tiger Woods points out the misinterpreted FedExCup payouts

Woods is widely known for his bold and unbiased opinions about everything going on in the world of golf. The legend recently talked about how the FedExCup payouts are a misinterpretation of the actual amounts that the players earn. The tournament represents a huge bonus that every player will receive on making the cut. 

However, the bonus amount is not paid straight up in cash. Instead, it is added to the player’s tab as deferred compensation. The FedExCup has a total bonus pool of $35 million, out of which the winner will receive $10 million. But rather than receiving the amount in hand, it will be added to the players’ retirement accounts. Many players, including Tiger Woods, believe that the system needs to be changed.

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Woods said, “I think it’s one of the major issues for all of us is that it’s not a true payout. How great would it be…starting at the Tour Championship, that’s all you see is it stacked up there and what you’re playing for. That would create a lot of buzz.” However, other theories suggest that the system is for the long-term benefit of the players themselves. If a player wins a $10 million bonus , he would have 2-3 times the money by his retirement.

Is Woods acting as the De Facto commissioner of the PGA Tour?

According to the author and reporter, Alan Shipnuck, Woods is currently the most valuable asset for the PGA Tour. The golfer’s name is enough to keep the tour running, and his suggestions have impacted the tour’s official decisions widely. The author said that Woods is acting like the De-Facto commissioner since he flew down only for a meeting with the officials. Woods also reportedly helped the tour to shortlist the best athletes.

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