Hideki Matsuyama explains what the PGA Tour have done which is very ‘tough’ for Scottie Scheffler but he likes it

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The PGA Tour playoffs are underway, and Japanese star Hideki Matsuyama has been discussing the current FedEx Cup format.

It’s been a whirlwind year for the 32-year-old. Back in February, Greg Norman contacted Matsuyama about a potential LIV Golf move, and more recently, the former Masters champion claimed Olympic bronze in Paris.

Now, Matsuyama is co-leader at the St Jude Championship after carding an impressive six-under 64 on day two at TPC Southwind. Should his form continue over the next two days, Matsuyama is projected to rise to third in the FedEx Cup standings.

Hideki Matsuyama reacts to Scottie Scheffler’s FedEx Cup complaints

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Scottie Scheffler angered fans earlier this week after raising concerns about the current state of the FedEx Cup format. The world number one appeared to suggest the current system is unfair, with his season efforts perhaps undervalued.

And Matsuyama has now shared his thoughts on the matter. “I like the system, especially where I’m at,” Matsuyama explained.

The former Masters champion did concede that Scheffler is right to feel a little aggrieved. “It’s a little bit – I don’t know if unfair is the right word – but Scottie deserves to be much further ahead than just two strokes at the Tour Championship, so with that in mind, it’s tough for him, I think,” he added. “But for me, I am enjoying it.”

The PGA Tour could make tweaks to FedEx Cup format

Scheffler will start his first round at East Lake with a two-shot lead. And considering his season to date, it feels unfair.

If the FedEx Cup truly wants to be considered a season-long race, it has to start rewarding players who have performed well throughout the entirety of 2024.

Perhaps increasing the East Lake lead based on the number of victories accrued during the season could be an option.

Given that Scheffler has won six times on the PGA Tour, perhaps giving him a six- or seven-shot lead would be a more accurate representation of his performance to date.

But, for now, the American will have to make do with a slender lead in Atlanta as he attempts to finally get his hands on golf’s most lucrative prize.