Memorial Tournament gains top-tier Championship Series status from PGA Tour
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 2:01 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club has been elevated to the top-tier Championship Series by the PGA Tour, effective in 2028. This designation ensures larger fields and higher-profile participants, as the tournament has long been recognized among the top events on tour. The change comes as part of a restructuring of the tour into Championship and Challenger tiers, aimed at enhancing competition and player incentives. The Memorial, founded by Jack Nicklaus, has consistently offered significant purses and will continue to do so under the new format.
- •Memorial Tournament receives Championship Series status beginning in 2028.
- •Tournament has hosted significant events annually in late May or early June.
- •Championship Series features larger fields and minimum purses of $20 million.
- •The tour will separate into Championship and Challenger tiers moving forward.
- •Jack Nicklaus founded and continues to host the Memorial Tournament.
- 2:18 PMYahoo Sports — Memorial Tournament lands elite PGA Tour Championship Series status
- 2:01 PMYahoo Sports — Memorial Tournament receives top-tier Championship Series tour status
"The Memorial Tournament received a boost from the PGA Tour, which added the event at Muirfield Village Golf Club to the top-tier Championship Series.
"The Memorial Tournament secures its future as a top tier PGA Tour event starting in 2028 with elite fields.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 2:18 PMMemorial Tournament lands elite PGA Tour Championship Series status
The Memorial Tournament secures its future as a top tier PGA Tour event starting in 2028 with elite fields.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 2:01 PMMemorial Tournament receives top-tier Championship Series tour status
The Memorial Tournament received a boost from the PGA Tour, which added the event at Muirfield Village Golf Club to the top-tier Championship Series.
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