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Old 05-01-2015, 07:07 PM
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Interesting format with three rounds of round robin a with the 16 winners going into single elimination match play.

I love watching match play golf. The Ryder Cup is possibly my favorite event.

The problem with it is, of course, is that your best and most popular, players could end up being eliminated before the weekend. This is why the PGA changed the PGA Championship from match play to stroke play back in 1957. They often ended up with two players no one care abut in the finals.

I've been watching this years events and just speculating. Jason Day is out and it's possible that Jordan Speith, Rory McLroy, Bubba Watson and several other big names could be eliminated. I wonder how many people will be watching if Danny Willet is playing Brandon Grace in the finals.

As much as I love match play, I am conflicted about this format for a tournament that is almost as important as the four majors.

What do you think?
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