As golf enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the unveiling of the 2024 PGA Tour schedule, some exciting changes are in store for the upcoming season. Next week, the PGA Tour will officially announce the new-look schedule, revealing a shift in the tournament structure and an emphasis on competition.
Golfweek‘s Eamon Lynch first reported the news that most of the Tour’s significant tournaments, with the exception of just five, will now feature cuts. This marks a slight change of course from previous seasons, where many events were no-cut tournaments. The shift comes as the Tour seeks to enhance the level of competition and showcase the skills of the world’s best golfers.
The 2024 schedule will include 16 signature events, a term that has replaced the previous designations of “elevated” and “designated.” These signature events will feature prestigious tournaments such as the four major championships, The Players, three FedExCup playoff events, The Sentry, AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Genesis Invitational, Arnold Palmer Invitational, RBC Heritage, Wells Fargo Championship, Memorial Tournament, and Travelers Championship.
The Tour’s decision to incorporate cuts in most of the signature events received mixed reactions from tournament hosts and players. Notably, Tiger Woods expressed his support for cuts in certain designated events, including the Genesis Invitational that he hosts.
The new schedule will also introduce a pair-and-stagger format, where the signature events will be grouped together on the calendar and separated by at least two consecutive non-signature events. This approach aims to create a balanced and exciting golf season for players and fans alike.
While the specific details of the 2024 schedule are yet to be disclosed, GolfChannel.com’s Rex Hoggard reported earlier that the signature events would feature smaller fields, larger purses, and no cuts, with the exception of the major championships, The Players, and The Sentry. However, according to Golfweek’s report, 36-hole cuts will be implemented in all but five of the signature events, which are The Sentry, AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, RBC Heritage, Wells Fargo Championship, and Travelers Championship. For the remaining signature events with cuts, the top 50 and ties or the 10-shot rule will determine the cut line.
As the countdown to the official announcement continues, golf enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the thrilling action and competition that the 2024 PGA Tour schedule will bring. With an array of signature events and the reintroduction of cuts, the Tour is set to provide players and fans with an unforgettable season of golf.
As the world of golf prepares to embrace the new-look schedule, the 2024 PGA Tour season promises to be a riveting journey filled with talent, passion, and captivating moments. Stay tuned for the official announcement next week and get ready to witness some of the best golfers in the world competing at the pinnacle of the sport.
Here is a glimpse of the tentative 2024 schedule, including the fall events:
Here is a look at the 2024 schedule, including the fall events:
- Jan. 4-7 – The Sentry, Kapalua, Hawaii
- Jan. 11-14 – Sony Open in Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii
- Jan. 18-21 – The American Express, La Quinta, Calif.
- Jan. 25-28 – Farmers Insurance Open, La Jolla, Calif.
- Feb. 1-4 – AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Pebble Beach, Calif.
- Feb. 8-11 – WM Phoenix Open, Scottsdale, Ariz.
- Feb. 15-18 – The Genesis Invitational, Pacific Palisades, Calif.
- Feb. 22-25 – Mexico Open at Vidanta, Vallarta, Mexico
- Feb. 28-March 3 – Palm Beach Classic, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
- March 7-10 – Arnold Palmer Invitational, Orlando, Fla.
- March 7-10 – Puerto Rico Open, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico
- March 14-17 – The Players, Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.
- March 21-24 – Valspar Championship, Palm Harbor, Fla.
- March 28-31 – Texas Children’s Hospital Open, Houston, Texas
- April 4-7 – Valero Texas Open, San Antonio, Texas
- April 11-14 – Masters Tournament, Augusta, Ga.
- April 18-21 – RBC Heritage, Hilton Head Island, S.C.
- April 18-21 – Corales Puntacana Championship, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
- April 25-28 – Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Avondale, La.
- May 2-5 – CJ Cup Honoring Byron Nelson, Dallas, Texas
- May 9-12 – Wells Fargo Championship, Charlotte, N.C.
- May 9-12 – Myrtle Beach Classic, Myrtle Beach, S.C.
- May 16-19 – PGA Championship, Louisville, Ky.
- May 23-26 – Charles Schwab Challenge, Fort Worth, Texas
- May 30-June 2 – RBC Canadian Open, Canada
- June 6-9 – Memorial Tournament, Dublin, Ohio
- June 13-16 – U.S. Open, Pinehurst, N.C.
- June 20-23 – Travelers Championship, Cromwell, Conn.
- June 27-30 – Rocket Mortgage Classic, Detroit, Mich.
- July 4-7 – John Deere Classic, Silvis, Ill.
- July 11-14 – Genesis Scottish Open, North Berwick, Scotland
- July 11-14 – Event, TBD
- July 18-21 – The Open, Troon, Scotland
- July 18-21 – Barracuda Championship, Reno, Nev.
- July 25-28 – 3M Open, Blaine, Minn.
- Aug. 1-4 – Men’s Olympic Golf, Paris, France
- Aug. 8-11 – Wyndham Championship, Greensboro, N.C.
- Aug. 15-18 – FedEx St. Jude Invitational, Memphis, Tenn.
- Aug. 22-25 – BMW Championship, Castle Rock, Colo.
- Aug. 29-Sept. 1 – Tour Championship, Atlanta, Ga.
Fall schedule:
- Sept. 12-15 – Fortinet Championship
- Sept. 19-22 – Sanderson Farms Championship
- Sept. 26-29 – Presidents Cup (Royal Montreal)
- Oct. 3-6 – Black Desert Championship
- Oct. 17-20 – Shriners Children’s Open
- Oct. 23-26 – Zozo Championship
- Nov. 7-10 – World Wide Technology Championship
- Nov. 14-17 – Butterfield Bermuda Championship
- Nov. 21-24 – The RSM Classic
- Dec. 5-8 – Hero World Challenge
- Dec. 13-15 – Grant Thornton Invitational
- Dec. 21-22 – PNC Championship
