PGA Tour announces sweeping changes to schedule: Everything you need to know about new two-tiered system

Seismic changes are coming to the PGA Tour with a completely revamped model and schedule set to be implemented beginning in 2028.The introduction of relegation and promotion, two separate series, match play and courses the Tour has never paid a visit to are among the many exciting changes the golf world will see in the near future.While there are still plenty of details to be fully ironed out, which will be announced at a later date, the information the Tour formally announced on Tuesday painted a rather clear picture of just how different — and exciting — the new-look structure will be from a fan perspective.Brian Rolapp is pictured during a Press Conference with PGA TOUR CEO Brian Rolapp prior to the Travelers Championship 2026 at TPC River Highlands on June 23, 2026 in Cromwell, Connecticut.(Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images) (Andrew Redington/Getty Images)PGA Tour Championship SeriesPGA Tour Challenger SeriesTIGER WOODS MAKES FIRST PUBLIC APPEARANCE SINCE DUI, REHAB STINT AS PGA TOUR ANNOUNCES SWEEPING CHANGESTiger Woods of the United States looks towards Brian Rolapp during a Press Conference with PGA TOUR CEO Brian Rolapp prior to the Travelers Championship 2026 at TPC River Highlands on June 23, 2026 in Cromwell, Connecticut.
(Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images) (Andrew Redington/Getty Images)Relegation and promotionThe Championship Series will have a points structure, and the top 90 players on the points list will be retained and remain on the top-tier series.Players who finish outside the top 90 will face relegation to the Challenger Series.A minimum of 20 players from the Challenger Series will be promoted each season, with remaining spots determined through multiple criteria including tournament winners, medical extensions, career milestones and a new "last chance" series.RORY MCILROY GETS THE BEST OF EMBARRASSING US OPEN HECKLER WITH VICIOUS COMEBACK AT SHINNECOCK HILLSThe last chance series, which will take place in the fall, will consist...