# PGA Tour 2028 structural overhaul and series updates > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/pga-tour-schedule-developments > Updated: 2026-09-01T20:39:35.000Z. Sources: 49. Developments: 7. The PGA Tour is advancing plans for a major structural overhaul beginning in 2028, centered on a two-tier system. The top-level Championship Series will feature approximately 23–24 elite events for the 120 highest-ranked players, including the four majors, the Ryder Cup, and the Presidents Cup, with minimum purses of $20 million. The lower Challenger Series will host 144 players in events with at least $4 million in prize money, with promotion and relegation occurring only after season completion. Recent developments include the confirmation of the Cadillac Championship at Trump National Doral as the fifth Championship Series event. Additionally, the Greensboro-area tournament will be elevated to the Championship Series by 2028. Starting in 2027, Raymond James will replace Wyndham as the title sponsor, rebranding the event as ‘GO by Raymond James’ at Sedgefield Country Club. While commentator Brendan Porath called the minimalist branding a ‘mockery’ of the tournament’s history, Raymond James CEO Paul Shoukry expressed confidence in the tour’s vision. To address the competitive gap for elite players between September and January, the PGA Tour is discussing a potential global series with the DP World Tour. Regarding the postseason, the current FedExCup Playoffs will be replaced by a new format developed by the Future Competition Committee, chaired by Tiger Woods. The season will conclude with a three-week stretch: first, the Championship Series Finale, a 72-hole stroke play event for the top 90 players, followed by a two-week Tour Championship for the top 32 players at rotating venues. This final stage will feature a round-robin group stage and a single-elimination match play bracket. PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp stated the change aims to create a stand-alone competition that commands greater attention from fans. ## Claims - The PGA Tour tournament at Torrey Pines will become part of the Championship Series in 2028. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The event will be renamed The Sentry starting in 2027 under a new title‑sponsorship agreement. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The first edition of The Sentry is scheduled for Jan 27‑30, 2027. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Championship Series will feature 23 or 24 events for leading players between February and August. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The schedule will include the four major championships, The Players Championship, a redesigned postseason and the Ryder Cup or Presidents Cup. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Sentry joins the Travelers Championship and a new Sompo‑sponsored tournament as confirmed regular‑season events for the Championship Series. (corroborated by 3 sources) - A Challenger Series with at least 20 events will run concurrently with the Championship Series. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Players can move between the Championship and Challenger Series through a promotion‑and‑relegation system. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The PGA Tour will launch a new tournament format modeled after the World Cup. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The new format was developed by a nine-member future competition committee chaired by Tiger Woods. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The PGA Tour will undergo a radical revamp for the 2028 season, splitting into a championship series and a challenge series. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The new tournament will feature a fortnight of matchplay competition. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-01: PGA Tour announces new championship structure and venue updates The PGA Tour will implement a new season-ending Championship Series structure in 2028, while PGA of America prepares Fields Ranch East for the 2027 PGA Championship. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pga-tour-announces-new-championship-structure-and-venue-updates ### 2026-08-24: PGA Tour to overhaul postseason with match play format in 2028 Starting in 2028, the PGA Tour will revamp its postseason, replacing the FedEx Cup Playoffs with a two-week match play Tour Championship for the top 32 players. 27 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pga-tour-announces-major-structural-and-postseason-overhaul-for-2028 ### 2026-08-12: Raymond James to sponsor Greensboro PGA Tour event Raymond James will become the new title sponsor of the Greensboro PGA Tour event in 2027, renaming it ‘GO by Raymond James’ and elevating it to the Championship Series by 2028. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pga-tour-greensboro-event-joins-championship-series ### 2026-08-05: PGA Tour Unveils 2028 Championship and Challenger Series Structure The PGA Tour's 2028 schedule will split into a $20 M Championship Series for the top 120 players and a $4 M Challenger Series, with the Cadillac Championship at Doral confirmed as the fifth top‑tier event. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pga-tour-unveils-2028-championship-and-challenger-series-structure ### 2026-08-01: PGA Tour releases 2026 FedExCup Playoffs schedule and $178 million prize pool The PGA Tour outlined the 2026 FedExCup Playoffs schedule—St. Jude (Aug 13‑16), BMW (Aug 20‑23), TOUR (final)—and a $178 million total payout, including a $97.9 million bonus pool and $20 million purses for the 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pga-tour-releases-2026-fedexcup-playoffs-schedule-and-178-million-prize-pool ### 2026-07-29: PGA Tour to add Torrey Pines tournament to 2028 Championship Series The PGA Tour will integrate Torrey Pines into its 2028 Championship Series, rebranding the event as The Sentry in 2027 and adding it to a 23‑24‑event elite schedule. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pga-tour-to-add-torrey-pines-tournament-to-2028-championship-series ### 2026-07-27: PGA Champions Tour Releases 2026 Tournament Schedule The PGA Champions Tour unveiled its 2026 schedule, covering over 30 senior‑golf events in the US and internationally, with key tournaments and players listed. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pga-champions-tour-releases-2026-tournament-schedule --- Cite as: PGA Tour 2028 structural overhaul and series updates. 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