- The PGA Tour has announced a significant overhaul of its competitive structure, introducing a new two-tiered system featuring promotion and relegation, which is set to be implemented from 2028.
- The new model will comprise the PGA Tour Championship Series, designed for top players, and the PGA Tour Challenger Series, which will serve as the primary pathway for emerging talent.
- The Championship Series will run from approximately February to August, featuring 23-24 events with minimum purses of $20 million, including major tournaments, and will average 120 players.
- The Challenger Series will run concurrently, hosting a minimum of 20 events with $4 million purses and fields of 144 players, providing opportunities for players to advance.
- The system establishes a true meritocracy, with a minimum of 90 players retained on the Championship Series and 20 players promoted from the Challenger Series each season, alongside immediate promotion for two-time Challenger Series winners.
IN FULL
PGA Tour unveils radical restructure of golf calendar and new-look Tour Championship
