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Memphis Loses Premier PGA Tour Status After 2027
5 Aug
Summary
- Memphis' TPC Southwind will no longer host a top-tier PGA Tour event after 2027.
- The PGA Tour is restructuring into Championship and Challenger Series for 2028.
- FedEx expresses disappointment but is encouraged by PGA Tour's commitment to Memphis.
Memphis will lose its position as a premier PGA Tour venue following the 2027 FedEx St. Jude Championship. TPC Southwind, which has hosted the event since 1989, will not be part of the newly announced Championship Series beginning in 2028. Discussions are ongoing about potentially including the tournament in the lower-tiered Challenger Series.
The PGA Tour stated its commitment to Memphis, a key market and long-standing partner. FedEx, the event's title sponsor since 1986, expressed disappointment with the decision but is encouraged by the PGA Tour's efforts to keep professional golf in Memphis.
This change comes as the PGA Tour revamps its competitive structure, dividing events into Championship and Challenger Series. The 2026 FedEx St. Jude Championship marks the 68th consecutive year Memphis hosts a PGA tournament. An official announcement regarding the 2028 schedule is anticipated in late January.
The Challenger Series is expected to feature at least 20 events with significant purses, offering players a pathway to promotion to the Championship Series. Players can earn immediate promotion through multiple wins or Grand Slam performances.
