The PGA Tour Policy Board and Player Advisory Council have agreed to a number of significant changes to the US-based circuit, with some of the alterations arriving as early as January 2025.
Framed as “improvements to the tour’s competitive structure,” adjustments involve field sizes, eligibility, and tweaks to the FedEx Cup points system, among others.
The PGA Tour brought these ideas to the table back in October after feedback from its membership throughout 2024 in an effort to produce a more competitive and entertaining product for fans, sponsors, and players.
In a statement confirming the proposed modifications had been voted through on Monday, PGA Tour Commissioner, Jay Monahan said: “Today’s announced changes build on the competitive and schedule enhancements incorporated over the last six years in seeking the best version of the PGA Tour for our fans, players, tournaments and partners.
“This was a true collaborative effort, and I’m extremely proud of the PAC for the time and effort they put into evaluating how we build a stronger PGA Tour.”
The PGA TOUR Policy Board has approved competitive changes supported by the Player Advisory Council that will deliver a stronger and more competitive PGA TOUR.Changes include field sizes, eligibility and FedExCup points system.November 18, 2024
Meanwhile, PGA Tour Policy Board player-director, Adam Scott said: “The PAC discussions were based on a number of guiding principles, including our belief that PGA Tour membership is the pinnacle of achievement in men’s professional golf.
“The player representatives of the PGA Tour recognize the need to be continually improving its offerings to enhance the golf fan experience. The changes approved today will provide equitable playing opportunities for new young talent to be showcased, and positively refine the playing experience for our members.”
Since 2019, the PGA Tour has made a handful of similar tweaks to its structure – although not in relation to eligibility – reducing the number of playoff events from four to three, limiting field sizes further in the playoff tournaments, and introducing Signature Events with increased prize money and FedExCup points.
Below are 5 key things to know about the PGA Tour’s latest round of significant changes ahead of the 2025 season.
..
Click Here to Read the Full Original Article at Golf Monthly…