PGA Tour sets 2028 two-tier system and maintains LIV stance

Key developments

1. Sep 15, 2026

   PGA Tour reiterates no returning-member programme for LIV Golf players, stressing accountability.

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2. Sep 15, 2026

   PGA Tour announces 2028 two-tier system with Championship and Challenger series plus annual movement.

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3. Sep 15, 2026

   New 300-point winner system and last-chance series to begin transition in 2027 season.

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PGA Tour Rules Out Further LIV Player Returns

The PGA Tour has reiterated that it is not considering a returning-member programme for LIV Golf players, even as Brooks Koepka previously returned under a limited-time path; Commissioner Brian Rolapp stressed accountability and a focus on the Tour's future as it rolls out a two-tier system in 2028. LIV Golf’s bankruptcy filing has left several top players as unsecured creditors, with the Public Investment Fund owning LIV's equity and signaling a potential reorganization toward early 2027.

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PGA Tour Details Two-Tier System for 2028

The PGA Tour announced a two-tier 2028 competition structure with Championship Series and Challenger Series, featuring annual movement between tiers and a new 300-point winner’s system, plus a “last chance” series and revised eligibility paths based on 2026–27 performance. The transition will begin with the 2027 season as it finalizes criteria and pathways leading into 2028, aiming to preserve meritocracy and clarity for players and fans alike.