The 2024 FedEx Fall Series is set to feature eight tournaments over an 11-week span, with the main goal for most participants being to secure status for the PGA Tour’s 2025 season. However, there will be slightly less money on the line compared to the previous year. Despite this, the perks for winning remain the same, including a two-year exemption on the PGA Tour, 500 FedExCup points, and spots in prestigious events such as the Players Championship and major championships.
One new event in the Fall Series is the Black Desert Championship in Utah, while seven events from the previous year are returning. While one tournament will have more money on the line, another will offer the same amount as last year, and five will feature lower total purses and winner’s checks compared to 2023. The Procore Championship, for example, had a total purse of $6 million in 2024, down from $8.4 million in the previous year.
The Sanderson Farms Championship, which has been a historic event for Wayne Sanderson Farms, will see a decrease in its total purse and winner’s check in 2024. Similarly, the Shriners Children’s Open and World Wide Technology Championship will also have lower total purses and first-place prizes. The Zozo Championship, however, will maintain its total purse and first-place money, with defending champion Collin Morikawa committing to the event in 2024.
The Butterfield Bermuda Championship is the only event in the Fall Series to see an increase in both total purse and first-place money, with the winner set to receive $1.242 million, up from $1.17 million in 2023. The RSM Classic, which serves as the finale of the fall campaign, will see a slight dip in money, with the first-place prize set at $1.44 million. Overall, while the total purses may be lower in some events, there is still much at stake for players competing in the Fall Series.
In conclusion, the 2024 FedEx Fall Series offers players the opportunity to secure their PGA Tour status for the following season, despite the slight decrease in overall prize money. With a mix of new and returning events, players will have the chance to compete for valuable benefits such as exemptions, FedExCup points, and spots in prestigious tournaments. While some events will see lower total purses and winner’s checks, others will maintain or increase their prize money. As the season unfolds, players will battle it out on the course for a shot at securing their future in professional golf.
