PGA Tour previews future membership for Championship and Challenger series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 7:03 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
The PGA Tour plans to introduce a two-series structure in 2028, separating players into Championship and Challenger categories. CEO Brian Rolapp emphasized that approximately 130 members will make up the Championship series, with a few dozen more in the Challenger series. Current standings will likely influence the initial eligibility, with a focus on players' performance in the 2027 FedExCup standings. A mock list has been created using current rankings to predict potential members for each series, which considers active exemptions and medical extensions. Further details on the eligibility criteria are yet to be announced.
- •PGA Tour to introduce Championship and Challenger series in 2028
- •Championship series will feature approximately 130 members
- •Initial membership influenced by 2027 FedExCup standings
- •Mock membership lists created based on current points standings
- •Details on eligibility criteria are forthcoming
- 7:03 PMYahoo Sports — What would PGA Tour membership for Championship, Challenger series look like today?
"Using the current points standings and other criteria, here what mock priority lists for the Tour's Championship and Challenger series would look like if determined today.
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