The PGA Tour board approves a two-tier model beginning in 2028 that creates a 120-player Championship Series of about 15 signature events and a secondary Challenger Series of roughly 20 tournaments.Championship Series events will guarantee $20M purses, eliminate sponsor exemptions and use a 36-hole cut, while Challenger Series events will offer at least $4M, fields near 144 and a promotion and relegation system that advances about 20 players.The plan, developed by the Future Competition Committee chaired by
Tiger Woods and presented by CEO
Brian Rolapp after Woods's return from treatment following an arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence earlier this year, drew support from
John Henry and
Theo Epstein and criticism from
Rory McIlroy as
LIV Golf has faced funding problems after Saudi backers withdrew support.