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PGA Tour future postseason to conclude with match-play event

The PGA Tour is revamping its postseason to end with a match-play event, sparking interest and speculation.

By · Published August 25, 2026 at 18:29 UTC · Updated August 27, 2026 at 20:45 UTC

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📍 How it ended

The PGA Tour announced that its season‑ending championship will be overhauled into a two‑week match‑play format beginning in 2028, with discussions of possible venues such as Minnesota and other “dream” courses. The change received praise from players like Rory McIlroy, and speculation about the new structure and locations continued in the coverage.

Epilogue added 3d ago, after coverage quieted.

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The brief

The PGA Tour announced a major overhaul to its postseason format. The Tour Championship will be extended to two weeks and conclude with a match-play event starting in 2028.

The new format aims to increase drama and excitement at the end of the season. CBS Sports and USA Today both confirmed the new format.

The Pioneer Press added that Minnesota is a potential host for the match-play event. Golf Digest noted that several questions remain unanswered about the specifics of the new format.

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Quick answers

What is changing in the PGA Tour's postseason?

The Tour Championship will be extended to two weeks and will conclude with a match-play event starting in 2028.

When will the new format begin?

The new format will begin in 2028.

Which locations are being considered for the match-play event?

Minnesota is a potential host for the match-play event.

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