Brian Rolapp Highlights Six Themes for the PGA TOUR’s Future Schedule

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – On Wednesday morning, PGA TOUR CEO Brian Rolapp held a wide-ranging press conference at THE PLAYERS Championship and painted a picture of what the future might look like for the TOUR and its schedule.

Nothing is concrete yet—this is a fluid situation—but Rolapp, the Future Competitions Committee, and the other parties involved have identified six key themes that will guide the decisions they make before we see some change in 2027 and the full layout in 2028.

If you have some free time, I highly recommend you watch Rolapp’s presser from TPC Sawgrass. He was honest, transparent, and addressed many areas that are most important to fans.

A nice change of pace from the kinds of pressers we used to see from the TOUR.

Again, keep in mind, none of this has been solidified. But these are the areas the TOUR has zeroed in on.

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Six Key Themes for the PGA TOUR's Future Schedule

Number of Events

The TOUR’s goal is to create a schedule that includes 21-26 events, including the four major championships and both the Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup. The slate will run from late January to September. As for Signature events, Rolapp mentioned there are currently eight of them and the goal is to double that number.

Size of Fields

Small fields and no-cut events will be a thing of the past. Field sizes will settle in around 120 players and cuts will be an every-week occurrence. This move would help with consistency and allow fans to understand which players will be teeing it up at each tournament.

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Multiple Tours

The TOUR is built on meritocracy. You play well, you earn a spot in the biggest events and the opportunity to play for more money. Rolapp said the plan is to have a TOUR A and TOUR B, of sorts. If players perform well on TOUR B, they’ll earn spots on TOUR A.

He used the example of European soccer—the Premier League and Champions League.

Enhancing the Postseason

The TOUR wants to create more drama during the postseason. For years, the idea of moving the TOUR Championship to match play has floated around. Rolapp said not only that is being considered, but also moving the entire postseason to match play. Win or go home.

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Open the Season in a Big Way

The TOUR wants to start its seasons with a bang. The idea is to hold a big event at an iconic West Coast golf course. This will lead to primetime golf on the East Coast.

Expanding into Bigger Markets

Rolapp mentioned bigger markets such as Boston, New York, and Washington D.C. being part of the future schedule. This doesn’t mean that small markets will get left behind, but larger cities will be added.

Overall, fans should be excited about the changes coming down the pipeline. They're built to add drama to every tournament, and should result in a stronger tour and product. Good things ahead for TOUR fans.