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The assertion that lowering the number of players increases competition seems contradictory at best. It provokes the thought that the current PGA Tour players are more interested in safeguarding their established positions rather than fostering an environment that encourages new talent to shine. Many seasoned players, once vulnerable to the harsh realities of making it back from the lower ranks — like the Corn Ferry Tour — likely seek to secure their spots without the pressure of fierce competition. While this instinct is understandable, it casts a shadow on the health of the sport as a whole.