PGA Tour's new system in 2028 to have separate fields, schedules, points
The PGA Tour has announced a structural overhaul for the 2028 season, introducing a bifurcated system with distinct tournament series.
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The brief
The PGA Tour is set to implement a new competition model beginning in 2028. This system will feature separate fields, schedules, and points for a newly established Championship series and a Challenger series. The restructure also includes the introduction of a rotating Tour Championship and postseason match play, alongside the elimination of sponsor exemptions.
Coverage from the PGA Tour, Golf Channel, ESPN, GOLF.com, and Golf Digest emphasizes the scope of these changes, describing the move as a major shift for professional golf. Outlets are detailing the operational mechanics of the Challenger Series and outlining fifteen key adjustments to the current tour format. Future reports will track the implementation of these protocols as the 2028 season approaches.
Coverage does not yet specify how existing player eligibility will transition under the new series structure.
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Quick answers
When do these changes take effect?
The new system is scheduled to begin with the 2028 season.
What is changing regarding tournament exemptions?
The new system will no longer include sponsor exemptions.
How is the tour structure changing?
The tour will be divided into a Championship series and a Challenger series, each featuring separate fields, schedules, and points.
Coverage (5)
- PGA Tour reveals details of new Championship and Challenge series for 2028 season Golf Channel · 3h ago
- How it works: PGA TOUR Challenger Series PGA Tour · 3h ago
- PGA Tour ratifies sweeping changes that will change pro golf as we know it GOLF.com · 3h ago
- Rotating Tour Championship, postseason match play, no sponsor exemptions: 15 things to know about the PGA Tour's new world order Golf Digest · 3h ago
- PGA Tour's new system in 2028 to have separate fields, schedules, points ESPN · 3h ago
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