‘Change golf forever’: PGA unveils bombshell overhaul as hated change axed, big Aussie boost
The PGA Tour has announced a major restructuring for 2028, splitting the circuit into a two-tier system consisting of a Championship Series and a Challenger Series. This move, led by a committee chaired by Tiger Woods, aims to introduce a merit-based promotion and relegation system while ending the 'no-cut' signature events.
Why it matters
This overhaul represents a significant shift in professional golf's business model, intended to address competition from LIV Golf and improve the sport's long-term commercial viability.
GOLF ‘Change golf forever’: PGA unveils bombshell overhaul as controversial change axed, big Aussie boost "They definitely didn t want me to win" | 02:49 AFP with Fox Sports from Fox Sports June 24th, 2026 6:15 pm The PGA Tour on Tuesday unveiled a dramatic overhaul of professional golf in the United States that will see the circuit divided into two distinct structures.
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