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The PGA Tour Has Changed Forever
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- Jun 24, 2026
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Summary
The PGA Tour has changed forever. In a surprise emergency episode of Off TRAQ, Charles and Roy break down the biggest structural change to professional golf in decades. Starting in 2028, the PGA Tour will split into a new Championship Series and Challenger Series featuring promotion, relegation, smaller fields, and dramatically different purses. We discuss: • What actually changed • Why the Tour is doing this now • Whether fans will care about relegation battles • Which recognizable names could be in danger • The return of match play • The winners and losers of the new system • Whether this helps reunify professional golf Chapters: 2:03 What Actually Changed? 6:39 Why is the Tour Doing This Now? 9:58 Who’s in Danger? 13:14 The Match Play Twist 14:06 Winners and Losers 17:46 Buy or Sell? Is this the future of professional golf—or did the PGA Tour miss an opportunity to go even further?