PGA Tour considers major FedEx Cup changes honoring Woods or Nicklaus
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 9:30 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
The PGA Tour is set to undergo significant changes, including a reduced schedule of 20 events by 2028. CEO Brian Rolapp is looking to innovate the tour calendar, potentially scrapping the Signature Event model. Expectations are building around major alterations to the FedEx Cup, as insiders suggest it could be renamed to honor iconic golfers like Tiger Woods or Jack Nicklaus. Rory McIlroy has hinted at anticipated changes for the season-long title race, which could impact players' strategies moving forward.
- •PGA Tour plans to reduce events to 20 by 2028.
- •CEO Brian Rolapp seeks to reinvent the tour calendar.
- •FedEx Cup name change could honor Woods or Nicklaus.
- •Rory McIlroy hints at upcoming modifications to the format.
- •Tour may adopt a promotion and relegation model.
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Major change predicted to happen to the FedEx Cup which could pay homage to Tiger Woods or Jack Nicklaus
"Big changes are coming to the PGA Tour schedule as CEO Brian Rolapp looks to totally reinvent the golfing calendar. He’s already confirmed that in 2028, the tour will significantly reduce the number of events played to 20, including major championships and the playoffs.
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