The PGA Tour recently released its 2025 schedule of FedEx Cup regular-season and playoff events, with minimal changes to the lineup of 39 tournaments. The schedule includes a regular season featuring the four majors and eight signature events with increased purses and FedEx Cup points. These events also ensure fields with a minimum of 72 players, although specific prize money was not disclosed.
Commissioner Jay Monahan commented that the release of the 2025 schedule suggests that any potential deal with Saudi Arabia’s PIF will not impact tour business until at least 2026. Meanwhile, LIV Golf, funded by PIF, has yet to unveil its schedule for the 2025 season. The first event of the season is The Sentry in Kapalua, Hawaii, which kicks off on Jan. 2, followed by seven additional signature events offering 700 points to the winner.
Some notable changes in the schedule include The Truist Championship moving to Philadelphia Cricket Club due to the PGA Championship being held at Quail Hollow Club two weeks later. The Memorial Tournament returns to its traditional date following Memorial Day after being positioned a week later directly before the U.S. Open in the previous year. The RBC Canadian Open will switch dates with The Memorial Tournament.
The remaining events on the schedule consist of 18 full-field events and five opposite-field tournaments. These “swing” tournaments provide an opportunity for players who did not finish in the top 50 of the FedEx Cup standings to qualify for signature events. Players ranked in the top 30 in the Official World Golf Ranking and tournament winners in 2025 will also receive exemptions into signature events.
The season will conclude with a playoff series of three tournaments, beginning with the FedEx St. Jude Championship on Aug. 7, followed by the BMW Championship and the Tour Championship. The BMW Championship will be hosted at Caves Valley Golf Club in Owings Mills, Md. Commissioner Monahan expressed confidence in the revamped schedule based on the positive reception and increased competitiveness seen in the 2024 season.
In conclusion, the 2025 PGA Tour schedule promises an exciting lineup of events with opportunities for players to compete for increased purses, FedEx Cup points, and coveted spots in signature events. Despite uncertainty surrounding negotiations with PIF, the tour remains focused on delivering a top-tier competitive golf experience for both fans and players alike.
