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PGA Tour Trims Championship Series, Stirs Open Tradition Concerns

7/10/2026

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PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp announced the Championship Series will shrink to about 20 events, half of the 2026 schedule.
The format makes the Championship Series a closed field, barring player movement during a season.
Rory McIlroy warned that adding the Scottish and Canadian Opens to the closed tier could erode their tradition.
Scottie Scheffler said keeping the Scottish Open in the Championship Series would let players compete weekly.

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PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp announced the Championship Series will shrink to about 20 events, half of the 2026 schedule.
The format makes the Championship Series a closed field, barring player movement during a season.
Rory McIlroy warned that adding the Scottish and Canadian Opens to the closed tier could erode their tradition.
Scottie Scheffler said keeping the Scottish Open in the Championship Series would let players compete weekly.