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PGA Tour adopts two-track format, restores 36-hole cuts by 2028

6/4/2026

Summary

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The PGA Tour will implement a two-track competition structure restoring 36-hole cuts to all premier events by 2028.
Track 1 will host 120-130 players with smaller purses and lower title-sponsor fees.
Track 2 will create a promotion pathway for aspiring players to reach Track 1.
The tour consults sponsors on prices, evaluates events in New York, Chicago, Boston, Denver and Philadelphia, and will issue a postseason/media-rights update on June 23 after board meeting.

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Story summary

The PGA Tour will implement a two-track competition structure restoring 36-hole cuts to all premier events by 2028.
Track 1 will host 120-130 players with smaller purses and lower title-sponsor fees.
Track 2 will create a promotion pathway for aspiring players to reach Track 1.
The tour consults sponsors on prices, evaluates events in New York, Chicago, Boston, Denver and Philadelphia, and will issue a postseason/media-rights update on June 23 after board meeting.