SAN FRANCISCO – Consider it the wrong execution of the right idea.
Sponsors spooked by too many bracket-busting, early-round exits in recent years at the WGC-Cadillac Match Play wanted a tad less volatility at golf’s most capricious tournament and the PGA Tour responded with a chainsaw, introducing round-robin group play the first three days for this year’s event.
But as well intentioned as the changes may have been the fix doesn’t fit. Players suggested it, confused fans confirmed it and the commissioner all but conceded the Tour will continue to tinker.
“I’ve heard some of that.