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PGA Tour expands Signature Event fields to 120 in 2026

5/19/2026

Summary

Story summary

Commissioner Jay Monahan announced that Signature Event eligibility and field sizes will change in 2026 season.
Policy board approved the changes in November 2024 with Player Advisory Council support.
Johnson Wagner and Brian Rolapp urged expanding fields to 120 players, saying they improve fairness and fan experience.
Player Director Adam Scott said the format will give talent chances, noting that Aaron Rai’s win after a non-Signature event heightened the debate.

History

Historical Context

Since the FedEx Cup’s 2007 debut, the PGA Tour has used points to decide playoff eligibility and, by 2019, added a $10 million regular-season bonus pool that recognizes the top 10 players. Adjustments in 2008, 2009 and 2013 tightened field cuts and linked points to tour cards. The current proposal to expand Signature Event fields to 120 echoes those earlier moves toward broader access.

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Story summary

Commissioner Jay Monahan announced that Signature Event eligibility and field sizes will change in 2026 season.
Policy board approved the changes in November 2024 with Player Advisory Council support.
Johnson Wagner and Brian Rolapp urged expanding fields to 120 players, saying they improve fairness and fan experience.
Player Director Adam Scott said the format will give talent chances, noting that Aaron Rai’s win after a non-Signature event heightened the debate.

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