The PGA Tour is exploring the possibility of adding Seattle to its 2028 schedule as part of a major format restructuring. The organization has identified the city as one of several large markets being targeted for the new lineup, which will feature a split structure between a Championship Series and a Challenger Series beginning that year.
Brian Rolapp, the PGA Tour CEO, announced the new two-tier system on June 23. The Championship Series will serve as the top tier, while the Challenger Series will allow players to earn promotion. The structure follows recommendations from the Future Competition Committee, which Rolapp established in August 2025 to drive significant changes to the tour.
According to reports, the PGA Tour has already secured 10 of the 15 events for the 2028 Championship Series. Seattle is reportedly competing for one of the five remaining slots, alongside other cities such as Boston, Denver, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C.
The full schedule is expected to be unveiled in early 2027, with some details potentially released around the Tour Championship in late August.
The area has not hosted a primary PGA Tour event since 2015, when the U.S. Open was held at Chambers Bay in University Place. The Boeing Classic, a Champions Tour event for golfers aged 50 and older held at The Club at Snoqualmie Ridge, has previously been seen as a potential obstacle to a primary tour event due to scheduling conflicts and sponsor concerns.
If Seattle is selected, Chambers Bay and Sahalee Country Club in Sammamish are viewed as likely venues. Sahalee hosted the 1998 PGA Championship and the 2016 and 2024 Women’s PGA Championships. Chambers Bay previously held the 2015 U.S. Open and the 2010 U.S. Amateur. Both courses have upcoming major amateur events scheduled, including the 2027 U.S. Junior Amateur at Chambers Bay.
