The PGA Tour is officially getting smaller in 2026. On Monday, the PGA Tour Policy Board approved “competitive changes supported by the Player Advisory Council that will deliver a stronger and more competitive and entertaining PGA Tour to fans, players,…
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OnMonday,thePGATourPolicyBoardapproved“competitivechangessupportedbythePlayerAdvisoryCouncilthatwilldeliverastrongerandmorecompetitiveandentertainingPGATourtofans,players,tournamentsandpartners,”accordingtothePGATour.
ThechangesincludefieldsizeadjustmentstoaccountforeventswithlimiteddaylightandminorchangestotheFedExCuppointsstructure.Eligibilityandfieldsizechangeswilltakeeffectforthe2026season,whileadjustmentstotheFedExCuppointssystemwillbeimplementedbeginningin2025.
“Today’sannouncedchangesbuildonthecompetitiveandscheduleenhancementsincorporatedoverthelas
