PGA Tour to launch Challenger Series with over 20 events
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
The PGA Tour announced a new Challenger Series, set to begin in the 2028 season, featuring over 20 events. These events will run alongside the Championship Series and will include a minimum of 72 holes of stroke play. Players can earn promotion to the Championship Series through their performance. Certain Challenger events will have enhanced benefits and greater visibility. Details regarding eligibility and points systems will be finalized later this year.
- •Challenger Series will host at least 20 events starting in 2028.
- •Players will compete for promotion to the Championship Series.
- •Regular season events will have purses of at least $4 million.
- •Only top performers will retain their Championship Series status each season.
- •New points systems will be implemented across the PGA Tour ecosystem.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — PGA Tour’s Challenger Series to feature 20+ events, promotion to top circuit
"Running concurrently with the Championship Series schedule, the Challenger Series will feature a minimum of 20 events.
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