PGA Tour players express concerns about new schedule changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp announced new schedule plans at the Travelers Championship, which include two tiers and a smaller calendar. Player Maverick McNealy noted that while many support the changes, the main concern is scheduling flexibility and rest between events. Players want the ability to choose their tournaments while ensuring a strong field is maintained. Rolapp emphasized that participation in events will remain voluntary, and the proposed schedule aims to enhance predictability for over 200 members. Further discussions are expected as players adapt to the upcoming structure.
- •Brian Rolapp introduced a new schedule at the Travelers Championship.
- •The new format features two tiers and matchplay finals.
- •Maverick McNealy identified scheduling flexibility as players' main issue.
- •Players want predictable schedules while maintaining the freedom to choose tournaments.
- •Rolapp affirmed that participation remains at players' discretion.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — The biggest issue PGA Tour players had with new schedule that they raised privately with Brian Rolapp
"PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp has confirmed his new plans for the PGA Tour schedule. He spoke at length at the Travelers Championship, outlining his new plans.
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