PGA Tour players express concerns over new schedule changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The PGA Tour is facing significant debates surrounding its schedule, with CEO Brian Rolapp planning substantial changes by 2028. The restructured calendar will cut the events to 20, including majors and playoffs, and introduce a promotion-relegation system. Players have voiced a strong preference against competing for more than three consecutive weeks, particularly during a tough stretch in 2027 with significant tournaments like the Cadillac Championship, The Players, and the Arnold Palmer Invitational. This situation may lead to star players skipping the Arnold Palmer Invitational to avoid fatigue ahead of the Masters.
- •Rolapp plans to reduce PGA Tour events to 20 by 2028.
- •Players have made it clear they want three-week limits on play.
- •Difficult courses may lead players to skip events during the schedule.
- •Concerns specifically arise over the 2027 scheduling of major tournaments.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — What PGA Tour players really do not want to do as Brian Rolapp begins to put together new schedule
"The PGA Tour schedule is the topic of heated debate, as big changes are set to come in the near future. In 2028, CEO Brian Rolapp is set to totally revamp the PGA Tour schedule.
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