After the conclusion of another team match play event, Andy Johnson is joined by Shane Bacon to discuss the place of match play in the professional game. The two recap last week’s Presidents Cup, evaluating the format and what changes need to be made in order to improve the event. They then turn to the concept of match play as a whole, advocating for more match play events in the professional game. They highlight the format of match play forcing players to become more aggressive throughout a round, often making for more compelling television than a 72-hole stroke play event. Andy and Shane brainstorm ideas for potential match play tournaments, such as a mixed-gender event with the PGA Tour and LPGA Tour, a professional event based on college alumni, and more.
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5 Comments
The old Dunhill format –
Don’t agree! Matchplay is okay occasionally but I do not want more. When a match ends 6/5 that just gets boring.
I think there is some room for match play (like the old World Match Play at Wentworth), but probably not more than a few tournaments a year. But at least Andy is trying to address professional golf's biggest problem – what to do in the other 47 weeks in the year when there isn't a major or the Ryder Cup? I don't think there is a good answer to that
Definitely agree on that 9 hole idea!!
Bacon had 7 different drinks during this podcast lol