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A tale of two tours: PGA Tour approves two-tiered system in 2028 with expanded fields
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: DOUG FERGUSON, Associated Press , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This new model, which will take effect in 2028, will essentially create two separate tours.
The PGA Tour is set to undergo significant changes with the approval of a two-tiered system. This new model, which will take effect in 2028, will essentially create two separate tours. The elite tier will have an expanded field, while the secondary tier will see its prize money cut in half.
Further details about the new model are still being finalized, and readers can find more information from the source, ValleyCentral, for updates on this development as they become available.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports ·
Reading time: 1 min
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