PGA Tour shifts Tour Championship to match play format starting in 2028
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 8:36 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
The PGA Tour announced that the Tour Championship will transition to a match play format beginning in 2028. This change aims to increase excitement around the event, according to PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp. Initial discussions have suggested a rotation of prestigious courses, some of which will be featured for the first time in tour history. Speculation includes notable venues such as Pine Valley and Cypress Point, prompting analysts and experts to suggest additional courses suitable for this new format. The inclusion of innovative courses is expected to elevate the tournament experience.
- •PGA Tour to implement match play format by 2028
- •Brian Rolapp confirmed new championship structure
- •New venues could include Pine Valley and Cypress Point
- •Experts suggest courses to enhance match-play dynamics
- •First-time hosting locations to be featured in the rotation
- 8:36 PMYahoo Sports — 15 courses we’d love to see host the PGA Tour's match-play Tour Championship
"With the news that the PGA Tour will shift its Tour Championship to match play, one of these venues would reignite the excitement around the event
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