The PGA Tour has announced exciting changes for the upcoming seasons, revealing that the FedEx Cup will return to a 36-event season in 2024, with the play-off champion being awarded a record-breaking $25 million bonus. The season will kick off in January and run through August, with 70 players advancing to the play-offs. June saw a surprising merger between the PGA Tour and DP World Tour, in collaboration with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF). However, the details of the agreement with LIV Golf, funded by PIF, remain unresolved.
As for the current year, the 2023 play-offs are about to begin, with the St. Jude Championship taking place on Thursday. Unfortunately, Justin Thomas, who finished tied for 12th at the Wyndham Championship, will not be participating in this year’s play-offs due to narrowly missing the qualification spot by one shot.
The newly enhanced $25 million bonus is a significant increase from the $18 million awarded to this year’s FedEx Cup champion. In 2022, Rory McIlroy made history by becoming the first player to secure three FedEx Cup victories with an outstanding performance on the final day of the Tour Championship.
For the 2024 season, there will be eight “signature” events with a limited field, including three player-hosted invitationals with a 36-hole cut and increased prize money, namely The Genesis Invitational, Arnold Palmer Invitational, and Memorial. Additionally, five other events, including The Sentry, AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, RBC Heritage, Wells Fargo Championship, and Travelers Championship, will have no cut.
PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan is confident that this revamped schedule will give fans more opportunities to witness top players competing against each other on a more frequent basis, making the upcoming seasons even more thrilling for golf enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about PGA Tour
What changes are happening to the PGA Tour in 2024?
The PGA Tour is returning to a 36-event season in 2024 and increasing the play-off champion’s bonus to a record $25 million.
When will the 2024 PGA Tour season start and end?
The 2024 PGA Tour season will tee off in January and conclude in August.
How many players will advance to the play-offs in 2024?
In 2024, 70 players will advance to the play-offs.
What is the current bonus for the FedEx Cup champion?
The current bonus for the 2023 FedEx Cup champion is $18 million.
Who won the FedEx Cup three times in 2022?
Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland became the first player to win the FedEx Cup three times in 2022.
What is the status of the merger between PGA Tour and DP World Tour?
In June, the PGA Tour and DP World Tour agreed to a merger with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), but the details of the agreement with PIF-funded LIV Golf remain unresolved.
Which player is leading the leaderboard heading into the 2023 play-offs?
Jon Rahm is on top of the leaderboard heading into the 2023 play-offs, which are about to begin.
What happened to Justin Thomas’s chances in the 2023 play-offs?
Justin Thomas missed the 2023 play-offs after finishing tied for 12th at the Wyndham Championship, narrowly missing the qualification spot by one shot.
What are the “signature” events in the 2024 season?
The 2024 season will feature eight “signature” events, including The Genesis Invitational, Arnold Palmer Invitational, and Memorial, which will have a 36-hole cut and increased prize money. Five other events will have no cut.
What is the aim of the new schedule according to PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan?
PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan believes the new schedule will offer fans more opportunities to see top players competing against each other more regularly.
More about PGA Tour
- “PGA Tour Announces 2024 Season Schedule” – link
- “Record $25 Million Bonus for FedEx Cup Champion in 2024” – link
- “Details of PGA Tour and DP World Tour Merger” – link
- “Rory McIlroy’s Historic Third FedEx Cup Win” – link
- “Jon Rahm Leads 2023 PGA Tour Play-offs” – link
- “Justin Thomas Misses 2023 Play-offs by One Shot” – link
- “2024 PGA Tour Signature Events” – link
- “PGA Tour Commissioner on New Schedule” – link
