Majors

[Jacko_G]

So, they're all done and dusted.

End of July and not another major till April 2020! I don't think the new scheduling has enhanced the majors or made the golf season any better, personally I think it's guff we now have "meaningless tournaments" for the rest of the season.

I think it was Rose who was also against the new major timings.

What does everyone else think?

 

[robinthehood]

Not that bothered as I only got to see the masters anyway .

 

[Jimaroid]

It's a bit rubbish. Makes some/more sense in Ryder cup years but August and September look pretty empty now don't they.

 

[Imurg]

Absolutely 100% in agreement with you.

 

[fundy]

Said it at the time, makes no sense to condense them into such a short period, all to accomodate extended Fedex/Rolex series at the season end. If anything they should have spread them out more by taking one to Australia early in the year

 

[Pin-seeker]

Is there a reason for this?

 

[robinthehood]

Is there a reason for this?

The thread, the majors or just life in general?

 

[fundy]

Is there a reason for this?

wasnt enough time between US PGA all the FEDEX events and Ryder/Presidents Cup in August/September

 

[clubchamp98]

Seems a long wait for the masters next year.
Maybe the USPGA could be later in the year to spread them a bit , and take it around the world not just the USA.
Might need a change of name though.
POSs (Global) GPGA .

 

[Pin-seeker]

The thread, the majors or just life in general?

Just life in general 🤷‍♂️😂

 

[Deleted member 15344]

It’s rubbish - the majors are the main focal point of the season and now they are finished most people won’t care now, I suspect hardly anyone is bothering with the WGC on at the moment

But it’s the PGA who run the schedule and they have tailored it to ensure the Fed Ex doesn’t clash with NFL

It also affected the impact of the majors as well - normally I remember the majors well but can’t recall at the PGA and The US Open

The previous schedule worked well for the golfing world - by moving them the USPGA should be downgraded and the forth major be hosted around the world

 

[Blue in Munich]

So, they're all done and dusted.

End of July and not another major till April 2020! I don't think the new scheduling has enhanced the majors or made the golf season any better, personally I think it's guff we now have "meaningless tournaments" for the rest of the season.

I think it was Rose who was also against the new major timings.

What does everyone else think?

Don't know about Rose but Jack certainly is.

https://www.golf-monthly.co.uk/news...aus-i-dont-like-the-new-major-schedule-183664

And I'm with Jack.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

This could be a thread where there is universal agreement 😳

 

[Foxholer]

This could be a thread where there is universal agreement 😳

I doubt it!

 

[Lord Tyrion]

I doubt it!

It's just a matter of time I suppose 😄

 

[Deleted member 1147]

This could be a thread where there is universal agreement 😳

I like it...1 big event per month over spring & summer.
We just need more big events for the rest of the year 👍

 

[Green Man]

Is there a reason for this?

The reason was so that the FedEx Cup playoffs would be complete before the NFL starts as the playoffs were getting poor ratings on a Sunday afternoon. Once the NFL starts they dominate the TV ratings in the US.

 

[Pin-seeker]

This could be a thread where there is universal agreement 😳

I’m surprised someone hasn’t disagreed just for the attention 😆

 

[Wolf]

I like it...1 big event per month over spring & summer.
We just need more big events for the rest of the year 👍

I agree with you, I like the change personally.

Plus hopefully will improve fields in ET events after August with them being more Rolex based events

 

[KenL]

What I would like to see is a major played in somewhere other than the US or UK.

It could be one that moves between different countries or even continents.

For me I have far less interest in the USPGA and even the US Open than I do in the Open or Masters. A new event in September or October would be great.