PGA Tour set for major changes including relegation (?!) amid Saudi PIF talks
The PGA Tour’s Player Advisory Council (PAC) is currently considering significant changes that could take effect in 2026, according to a recent report by Golfweek. Among the proposed changes are the introduction of relegation, reduced tournament fields, and the addition of ‘majors’ on the PGA Tour’s lower-tier Korn Ferry Tour. Key Points of Proposed Changes…
The PGA Tour’s Player Advisory Council (PAC) is currently considering significant changes that could take effect in 2026, according to a recent report by Golfweek. Among the proposed changes are the introduction of relegation, reduced tournament fields, and the addition of ‘majors’ on the PGA Tour’s lower-tier Korn Ferry Tour.
Key Points of Proposed Changes
Relegation and Field Reduction
The concept of relegation, a first for the PGA Tour, is being discussed as a way to increase competitiveness and consistency among top players. PAC member Kevin Streelman highlighted the discussions, noting that the aim is to create a system that balances competitiveness while offering opportunities for resurgence if players fall off. The idea of relegation mirrors the ‘drop zone’ system seen in the LIV Golf League.
The PAC is also contemplating reducing the number of players in tournament fields from the current 156 to 120
