PGA Tour revises schedule with new tiered event structure starting in 2028
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 1:02 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
The PGA Tour announced significant changes to its schedule set to begin in 2028, introducing a two-track system. The Championship Series will feature approximately 130 players competing for $20 million purses, while the Challenger Series will host more players with around $4 million purses. Player director Lucas Glover noted concerns about new rules preventing Championship Series players from participating in the Challenger Series. He highlighted the desire among players to retain opportunities for local tournaments meaningful to them, despite the financial incentives of higher-tier events. Discussion about these changes has intensified among PGA Tour members ahead of the implementation date.
- •PGA Tour's new schedule begins in 2028.
- •Championship Series offers $20 million purses; Challenger Series offers $4 million.
- •Players on Track 1 cannot drop to Track 2 events.
- •Lucas Glover becomes player director in 2027, discusses schedule concerns.
- •Local tournaments may struggle under the new tiered system.
- 1:02 AMYahoo Sports — The PGA Tour's schedule change has 1 ‘hot topic.' It highlights the new reality
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