Tiger Woods returns to introduce golf’s two-tier PGA Tour shake-up from 2028

New elite series to include promotion and relegation 23-24 events spread across February to August The PGA Tour has announced sweeping changes to its competitive structure, approving a two-tier system with promotion and relegation to take effect in 2028. The elite-tier PGA Tour Championship Series will run from February to August and feature 23-24 events with $20m (£15m) purses, while the $4m (£3m) events on the Challenger Series will provide a path for players to earn their way to the top level. Continue reading...

Reuters · Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 10:21 AM
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Tiger Woods returns to introduce golf’s two-tier PGA Tour shake-up from 2028

New elite series to include promotion and relegation
23-24 events spread across February to August

The PGA Tour has announced sweeping changes to its competitive structure, approving a two-tier system with promotion and relegation to take effect in 2028.

The elite-tier PGA Tour Championship Series will run from February to August and feature 23-24 events with $20m (£15m) purses, while the $4m (£3m) events on the Challenger Series will provide a path for players to earn their way to the top level.

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