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PGA Tour Splits 2028, Seattle Targets Five Championships

7/18/2026

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PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp announced on June 23 that the Tour will split into a Championship Series and a Challenger Series in 2028 following a recommendation from Future Competition Committee formed in August 2025.
Seattle is in the running for five Championship Series events after the Tour identified ten of fifteen slots.
Venues are Chambers Bay or Sahalee Country Club, with Boeing Classic’s 20th anniversary last August influencing Seattle decision.

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PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp announced on June 23 that the Tour will split into a Championship Series and a Challenger Series in 2028 following a recommendation from Future Competition Committee formed in August 2025.
Seattle is in the running for five Championship Series events after the Tour identified ten of fifteen slots.
Venues are Chambers Bay or Sahalee Country Club, with Boeing Classic’s 20th anniversary last August influencing Seattle decision.