PGA Tour creates Championship Series with new host tournament
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 11:14 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
The PGA Tour has officially added the Travelers Championship to its Championship Series, enhancing its tournament calendar. This marks a strategic move to attract larger audiences in major cities, with cities like Boston and New York in consideration for future events. Attendance figures continue to rise, exemplified by the recently held 3M Open, which saw significant ticket sales due to the participation of world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler. The Travelers Championship aims to improve its status further, having already generated extensive viewership and attendance in recent years. Title sponsors will need to meet financial criteria to host events in this new format starting in 2028.
- •Travelers Championship added to PGA Tour's Championship Series
- •3M Open attendance surged with Scottie Scheffler competing
- •PGA Tour considers major cities for future events
- •Title sponsors must meet investment criteria for hosting
- •Estimate of 125,000 attendees at 2025 Travelers Championship
- 11:14 PMYahoo Sports — PGA Tour's Championship Series Raises Stakes For Tournament Hosts
"The Travelers Championship joins the PGA Tour's Championship Series as record attendance and Scottie Scheffler's appearance elevate the 3M Open's future prospects.
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