The PGA Tour approves a new two-tier competition structure that takes effect in 2028, reshaping the tour’s schedule and prize distribution. Under the plan, the top tier (“Championship Series”) expands its field, while the lower tier (“Challenger Series”) is designed to be a separate pathway with prize money reportedly cut in half compared with the existing model. The changes are intended to create a clearer division between elite events and a secondary set of tournaments, with a goal of strengthening the Tour overall.
The decision is made by PGA Tour leadership following recommendations from the Future Competition Committee, which has been working on the proposal since it was formed last August. Several specifics remain to be finalized, including which tournaments—among roughly 15 events under consideration—will belong to the Championship Series, and which 20 events will seek inclusion in the Challenger Series.
While the exact structure and criteria for event placement are still being worked out, the approval signals a major shift toward operating the PGA Tour as two distinct series beginning in 2028.
