PGA Tour approves competitive changes, featuring promotion and relegation
The PGA Tour will implement a new competitive structure in 2028 featuring a Championship Series and a Challenger Series. This model introduces promotion and relegation to separate top performers from those attempting to reach them. The changes aim to increase winner payouts and elevate overall competition.
What changed
The tour is moving to a two-series model with distinct fields, schedules, and points starting in 2028.
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PGA Tour Approves Two-Tier System with Promotion and Relegation for 2028
confidence 95%The PGA Tour will implement a new competitive structure in 2028 featuring a Championship Series and a Challenger Series. This model introduces promotion and relegation to separate top performers from those attempting to reach them. The changes aim to increase winner payouts and elevate overall competition.
What's confirmed:
- The new structure features a Championship Series and a Challenger Series.
- Promotion and relegation will be part of the 2028 competitive system.
- The Championship Series will include events with 120 players, 36-hole cuts, and $20 million purses.
- The new system includes separate fields, schedules, and points.
- PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp likened the format change to the English Premier League.
Still unconfirmed:
- Tiger Woods helped shape the reforms, which include ending sponsor exemptions and revamping the match play Tour Championship.
- Scottie Scheffler stated the proposals are moving in the right direction.