Kevin Streelman disappointed with PGA Tour moves: It’s frustrating

The changes that the PGA Tour will introduce are already frustrating many golfers and fans of this game. Kevin Streelman is one of the golfers who cannot believe that the PGA Tour decided to take such steps. He tried to emphasize the small difference in quality between the players on the list. It is frustrating that the top 50 players will have the opportunity to play designated events, while those below who may be of the same or similar quality will not be able to.

“The depth out here is astronomically higher than it’s ever been before,” Streelman said to Golf Digest, as quoted by golfmonthly.com “I firmly believe 120 people in this field could win this week.

I’ve been in eight or nine BMW Championships in 15 years, two Tour Championships, and it always comes down to a shot or two throughout the whole year.

There is literally no difference in the caliber of player who is 51 or 49 [on the points list], but one guy’s entire year is set. So that’s the frustrating part from our side.”

Streelman talks about top players

Streelman is aware that top players attract more attention and that their qualities deserve some things. However, he believes that the big competition is the most important thing.

“I agree that the top players playing together more often is crazy exciting for the tour,” Streelman said. “Do I want our top players together? Yes. Do I want big purses? Yes. But do I want better competition? Absolutely.

So I firmly believe that cuts and relatively full fields are an integral part of professional golf. I think a cut affects how we play. I doubled the ninth hole at Bay Hill last week to miss the cut by one. I was devastated. Like, I was really in a tough place.”

The fans of this sport also expressed concern about the current situation.

“I’ve listened to a lot of podcasts and interviews lately. I’ve read what a lot of fans have said on Twitter and social media. It just seems like everyone agrees that they want to see a cut in most tournaments.

I understand the pros and cons of what we are trying to do, that we have to do something bold. I just don’t want to jeopardize the integrity of our competition and integrity of professional golf.”