Lynch: The FedEx Cup playoffs aren’t really playoffs — but one last tweak could turn things into must-see TV

The FedEx Cup playoffs are a flawed system, but one simple tweak could make them much more exciting.

The FedEx Cup playoffs are a series of four tournaments that determine the PGA Tour's champion. The top 125 players in the FedEx Cup standings qualify for the playoffs, and the points they have earned throughout the season are reset. The winner of the FedEx Cup receives a $10 million bonus.

However, the FedEx Cup playoffs have been criticized for being too long and too predictable. The top players often dominate the playoffs, and there is little drama or suspense.

One simple tweak could make the FedEx Cup playoffs much more exciting: reduce the number of players who qualify.

Currently, the top 125 players in the FedEx Cup standings qualify for the playoffs. This means that even players who have had a mediocre season can make the playoffs. By reducing the number of players who qualify to 70 or 80, the playoffs would become much more competitive.

A smaller field would also make the playoffs more unpredictable. With fewer players in the field, there would be a greater chance of an upset. This would make the playoffs more exciting for fans and players alike.

Here are some additional benefits of reducing the number of players who qualify for the FedEx Cup playoffs:

• It would make the playoffs more competitive.
• It would make the playoffs more unpredictable.
• It would make the playoffs more exciting for fans and players alike.

The FedEx Cup playoffs are a flawed system, but one simple tweak could make them much more exciting. By reducing the number of players who qualify, the PGA Tour could create a playoff system that is more competitive, unpredictable, and exciting.