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PGA Tour's national-open dilemma raises concerns for future events

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 6:39 PM

Last updated Jul 8, 2026

PGA Tour's national-open dilemma raises concerns for future events

Summary

As the PGA Tour rolls out its two-track model for 2028, the future of its national opens is in question. The RBC Canadian Open and Genesis Scottish Open could lose their traditional openness due to a shift to 120-player, all-exempt fields for Track 1 events. This change risks excluding many local players, as concerns grow over the integrity of these events. Rory McIlroy emphasizes the importance of maintaining the unique qualities of national opens, while Robert MacIntyre suggests the Scottish Open should revert to a full-time DP World Tour event. Various stakeholders are discussing solutions to keep these tournaments vibrant and inclusive.

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By the Numbers

•The PGA Tour plans to implement a new two-track model in 2028.
•Current national opens risk becoming closed tournaments under new regulations.
•Rory McIlroy stresses the need for distinct treatment of national opens.
•Discussions include reverting the Scottish Open to a DP World Tour event.
•Proposals suggest allowing more flexibility for players in national opens.

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6:39 PMYahoo Sports — There's at least one solution to PGA Tour's impending national-open dilemma

What they're saying

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One of the glaring concerns after the Tour rolled out its two-track model for 2028 is that the national opens currently on the Tour’s schedule, including the Scottish, risk losing even more of their openness.
— Yahoo Sports

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