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PGA Tour Reimagines Golf With New Two-Tier System
15 Sep
Summary
- PGA Tour will adopt a two-division system starting in 2028.
- Major winners and The Players champion receive elite Championship Series rewards.
- The new model aims to reward excellence and career progression.
Starting in 2028, the PGA Tour will implement a restructured competition model featuring two distinct divisions: the Championship Series and the Challenger Series. This significant change aims to reward top performers and ensure a clear progression path throughout their careers.
The Championship Series will include the four major championships and The Players Championship, with their winners receiving the same rewards as other elite Championship Series event winners. Criteria for the Championship Series include the top 90 players from the previous season and top performers from the Challenger Series.
The Challenger Series will cater to players relegated from the Championship Series, top Korn Ferry Tour performers, and other rising talents. Qualification paths for both tiers, along with a transition plan for the inaugural season, have been established. The tour's board approved these changes on Monday, with further details on the Championship Series events and potential integration with the European tour still to be finalized.
