PGA Tour plans major schedule overhaul for 2028 under Brian Rolapp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026

The PGA Tour is set to undergo a significant restructuring by 2028, as CEO Brian Rolapp announces plans to shorten the season to around 20 events, all carrying equal value. The revised schedule aims to attract star players more consistently and create a simpler format for fans. However, recent details about eligibility criteria reveal complexities remain, with 21 ways for players to qualify despite claims of reducing pathways from 30 to 7. This has sparked concerns regarding the simplification efforts Rolapp previously highlighted, particularly when compared to the transparency seen in Premier League promotion and relegation structures.
- •PGA Tour announces schedule changes aimed for 2028.
- •Season to be reduced to around 20 events of equal value.
- •Eligibility criteria remains complex with 21 qualification pathways.
- •Rolapp cited the Premier League as an influence on the new structure.
- •Current criteria still span three pages, causing frustration among stakeholders.
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"The PGA Tour will look completely different in 2028. CEO Brian Rolapp plans to revamp the PGA Tour schedule to make it easier for fans to digest.
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