Jordan Spieth and Phil Mickelson could have a previous row ignited after it was suggested that the end of the season should be changed. Many players and fans have argued that the campaign needs a better conclusion.
It has been claimed that the Open Championship could become the season finale. However, that tournament does not follow the PGA Tour’s schedule.
Golf journalist and author Kyle Porter has suggested making the Players Championship the final event on the calendar. He argues that the tournament is one of the most exciting of the year and would attract more viewers.
Speaking on the Smylie Kaufman Show, he said: “The Players Championship is extraordinary, it’s amazing. I think it’s like in terms of my interest and intrigue, it’s right up there with a major. You can call it whatever you want, but I’m locked in like I am during US Open week.”
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Porter theorised that the Players Championship could be moved from March to August. It would therefore provide a thrilling conclusion to the golf calendar.
When it was pointed out to him that it would be much hotter for players, Porter responded: “When you have something that is that good if you’re any business, the best thing is to double down on it.”
The move would be hugely controversial. When the Players Championship was last moved - from May to March - players were split over when they preferred to play at TPC Sawgrass.
Three-time major winner Spieth prefers having the Players Championship in May due to the firmer ground at that time of year. He may therefore be open to an August move.
Spieth has previously said of the Bermuda grass: “I love this place. I love the golf course. But if you're not on - there's a lot of small areas, small areas to hit your tee shots, small areas to hit your second shots, and you've really got to think through the place and let it come to you.”
However, Mickelson prefers the March schedule as he believes the course is not designed to be played firm.
It comes with the PGA Tour reportedly set to seal a peace deal with LIV Golf. Elite golf has been engaged in a civil war for two years, with the Saudi-backed LIV league being formed as a rival tour in 2022.
PIF are reportedly expected to pay £1billion in return for two places on the PGA board, including the chairman position. LIV’s tournaments would come under the PGA banner, according to a report by The Sun.
