The PGA Tour is set to begin a major structural change in 2028, moving to a two-tier system that includes promotion and relegation. Under the plan, the Tour will create an elite tier centered on the Tour Championship Series, which is scheduled to run from February to August and feature roughly 23–24 events. Reported prize money for this top tier is at least $20 million in total purses, with some coverage describing increased field sizes of about 120 players.
A second tier, often described as the Challenger Series, will include events with smaller purses (reported at around $4 million in total) and will operate as a pathway for players to qualify for the elite level. Players are expected to move between tiers based on performance, reflecting the promotion-and-relegation component.
Several outlets also mention match-play elements at the Tour Championship within the new structure. The PGA Tour is also described as distributing events across the calendar season in the new format, with the overall goal of reshaping competitive opportunities and qualification routes.
