At the same time, the PGA Tour Challenger series will run with at least 20 events, several of which will be played in the same week as Championship events. Purses will be at least $4 million per event.
How do players move between series?
Players will be able to move up and down between the two series. A player on the Challenger series will earn a promotion to the Championship series with two in-season wins, or a finish in the top 20 for the entire season. They will also get promoted if they win a major championship. At the same time, players on the Championship series who finish outside the top 90 will be relegated to the Challenger series.
How will players be sorted into the two series prior to the 2028 season?
The Tour is still working on developing criteria for which players slot into which series. However, the Tour indicated that these decisions will be finalized before the 2027 season, so players will know what they have to play for prior to next season.
Players in the Championship series will not be permitted to play in Challenger events.
How long will the PGA Tour’s season run?
Starting with the 2028 season, the PGA Tour will begin with a significant February event. The two series will run from February to August. There will also be a fall competition to allow for players to play their way onto the Championship Series with several “last-chance” events.
How will the PGA Tour series wrap up its season?
The current PGA Tour playoff format consists of three stroke-play events, concluding with the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. Starting in 2028, the Tour’s playoff system will feature match play, and will rotate through various courses. Further details will be revealed at this year’s Tour Championship next month.
This story is developing and will be updated.
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