The tour’s policy board agreed upon the changes in an attempt to 'deliver a stronger and more competitive and entertaining' experience for fans and players.
The PGA Tour is moving forward with a proposed plan to streamline field sizes and reduce the number of fully exempt members, starting with the 2026 season.
Three weeks ago, the PGA Tour sent a 23-page deck outlining the recommendations of the Player Advisory Committee and various subcommittees that spent four months studying the issue of reducing field sizes, thus cutting back on the number of exemptions. Additionally, the number of full spots granted from the developmental Korn Ferry Tour, will drop from 30 to 20.
Adam Scott, who is a player director on the Policy Board, said: “The PAC discussions were based on a number of guiding principles, including our belief that PGA Tour membership is the pinnacle of achievement in men’s professional golf. The player representatives of the PGA Tour recognize the need to be continually improving its offerings to enhance the golf fan experience.
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