The PGA Tour is preparing for a significant structural shift with a complete schedule overhaul planned for 2028. The organization will divide its calendar into two distinct levels: the Championship Series and the Challenger Series. The top tier, designated for the best competitors, will consist of approximately 23 to 24 events.
This group includes the four major championships, the Players Championship, and the FedEx Cup Playoff tournaments.
On Monday, the PGA Tour and the Travelers Championship jointly announced that the Connecticut-based tournament would be the first event confirmed for the exclusive Championship Series. The event takes place at TPC River Highlands and has historically been one of the most attended competitions on the professional golf circuit.
It will continue as a Signature Event in June 2027 before officially transitioning to the new top tier.
Brian Rolapp, the PGA Tour CEO, previously outlined the general framework of these changes but provided limited specifics regarding which tournaments would qualify for the higher level. The Championship Series is expected to feature roughly 120 players and offer substantial prize money.
Competitors who do not secure a spot in this group will compete in the Challenger Series, where they can earn promotion to the top tier for the following year.
