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Steven Alker Wins Cologuard Classic, PGA Tour Faces Changes

3/25/2026

Summary

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Steven Alker won the Cologuard Classic, achieving his 11th victory on the PGA Tour Champions after overcoming a nine-shot deficit in the opening round.
The Senior PGA Championship is scheduled for April 16-19, 2024.
LIV Golf players Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm, and Cam Smith did not seek reinstatement to the PGA Tour, despite Brooks Koepka's return.
DeChambeau's contract runs until the end of the 2026 season, while Rahm has several years remaining.
The PGA Tour plans significant calendar changes and currently has no collaboration with LIV Golf.

History

Historical Context

The PGA Tour was established in December 1968 after a split from the PGA of America, driven by touring professionals' demands for larger prize purses amid rising revenues from television coverage. Today, it hosts over 100 tournaments annually, featuring top players like Brooks Koepka. The ongoing rivalry with LIV Golf, which began in 2022, is reshaping professional golf's landscape and player contracts.

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Story summary

Steven Alker won the Cologuard Classic, achieving his 11th victory on the PGA Tour Champions after overcoming a nine-shot deficit in the opening round.
The Senior PGA Championship is scheduled for April 16-19, 2024.
LIV Golf players Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm, and Cam Smith did not seek reinstatement to the PGA Tour, despite Brooks Koepka's return.
DeChambeau's contract runs until the end of the 2026 season, while Rahm has several years remaining.
The PGA Tour plans significant calendar changes and currently has no collaboration with LIV Golf.

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