While Rory McIlroy didn't hate the starting-strokes format used at the Tour Championship the past six seasons, the change to a traditional 72-hole tournament where all 30 players start at even par has everyone in the mix.

The 2025 PGA Tour season has yet to conclude, but that has not stopped some from looking to next year's schedule. After the PGA Tour released the playing calendar for the 2026 season on Tuesday, Rory McIlroy was asked about the cadence of the tournaments and the addition of another signature event to the campaign.

The official purse at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta is $40 million, an all-time record for any individual PGA Tour event. The winner will also claim a record $10 million for his victory

There are 17 golfers making a repeat visit to East Lake Golf Club. In contrast, there are seven who are making their first trip ever.

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