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PGA Tour Boss Says Tiger Woods Won’t Lose PIP Money For Not Meeting Criteria

PGA Tour Boss Says Tiger Woods Won't Lose PIP Money For Not Meeting Criteria


Despite only playing nine official rounds of golf since injuring his leg in a car accident almost two years ago, Tiger Woods has claimed the Player Impact Program (PIP) award in both years since its inception, most recently in November, when he finished ahead of Rory McIlroy.

That has caused consternation in some quarters. However, the award is determined not on the number of tournaments played but on metrics including broadcast exposure and media mentions. That will change to a degree this year with the introduction of elevated events on the PGA Tour. There is a stipulation that 75% of the PIP award money will only be paid after various obligations are met by players, including competing in elevated events, with players entitled to miss just one.

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