PGA TOUR Championship Series 2028 Schedule: 24 Events with Two-Tier System to Counter LIV Golf

In a two-hour press conference in Orlando in September 2026, PGA TOUR CEO Brian Rolapp announced the 2028 Championship Series schedule with 24 events, marking the biggest structural change in PGA TOUR since the FedExCup was introduced in 2026. The biggest question in the golf world at the time was not who would win the championship, but whether PGA TOUR really wanted to recreate the competitive model or was just following LIV Golf's style. Based on 9 years of observing PGA TOUR tournaments, I see this as not just a new schedule, but a comprehensive restructuring to create scarcity at the top tier, while opening up a clear promotion path for young and average golfers.