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2026 PGA Tour Launches with New Events, Changes Ahead

1/6/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The 2026 PGA Tour season begins January 15, 2026 with the Sony Open in Hawaii, after the Sentry Tournament of Champions was canceled.
The Miami Championship returns to Trump Doral as part of the schedule.
The PGA Tour reduces the maximum field size from 156 to 144 players.
Monday qualifying is eliminated for several tournaments.
New events, the Good Good Championship and the Biltmore Championship, will join the fall schedule.

History

Historical Context

The PGA Tour introduced the FedEx Cup in 2013, offering a $10 million bonus to the season's top player, aiming to boost competition and viewer engagement. This marked a significant evolution in professional golf, following earlier changes in 2012 that restructured the tour's season and qualifying process. The 2026 season will continue this trend with adjustments like reduced field sizes, reflecting the Tour's commitment to modernizing the sport.

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Story summary

The 2026 PGA Tour season begins January 15, 2026 with the Sony Open in Hawaii, after the Sentry Tournament of Champions was canceled.
The Miami Championship returns to Trump Doral as part of the schedule.
The PGA Tour reduces the maximum field size from 156 to 144 players.
Monday qualifying is eliminated for several tournaments.
New events, the Good Good Championship and the Biltmore Championship, will join the fall schedule.

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