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PGA Tour unveils new postseason format for 2028 Championship Series

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 4:56 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

PGA Tour unveils new postseason format for 2028 Championship Series

Summary

PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp introduced a revamped postseason format during his State of the Tour press conference at the Tour Championship in Atlanta on August 25, 2026. The new Championship Series will include the top 90 players in the standings, leading to a match play event featuring the top 32. The first week consists of group play, followed by knockout rounds to determine the Tour Championship winner. Rolapp emphasized that the changes aim to enhance fan engagement and reward performance throughout the season. The final Championship Series schedule will be revealed in February 2027. Current discussions involve 14 prospective sponsors for the four remaining regular season events.

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By the Numbers

•New postseason format features top 90 players in stroke play events.
•Top 32 will compete in a two-week match play series.
•Ties in group play will be resolved through sudden-death playoffs.
•Rolapp assures that sponsor selection will consider quality, not just financial offers.
•Full Championship Series schedule to be announced in February 2027.

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