What is the PGA TOUR?

The PGA TOUR is a global professional organisation best known for its regular-season tournament circuit in North America, with selected events played internationally. Its events bring together tour members and other qualified players; field size, entry categories and eligibility vary by tournament. The calendar includes long-running national championships, invitational events and stops at some of golf’s best-known courses.

How the FedExCup race works

FedExCup points make the season a connected competition rather than a string of unrelated weeks. Players earn points based on their finishes, with stronger results generally bringing larger rewards. The regular-season standings help shape the field for the FedExCup Playoffs, where a smaller group competes for the season title. The FedExCup Fall then gives eligible players further chances to improve their standing and secure playing opportunities for the next season. The precise points distribution and qualification rules can change, so consult the official standings and season guide.

Signature Events, full fields and the majors

Signature Events typically feature stronger fields and elevated status within the schedule, while full-field events provide a wider competitive route for tour members. The four men’s major championships are governed by their own organisers, but they remain central moments in the PGA TOUR season because many of the world’s leading tour players compete in them. THE PLAYERS Championship and the TOUR Championship are among the calendar’s most significant events.

What should fans follow?

• The FedExCup standings: they show who is building toward the Playoffs and who is trying to improve their position.
• The event category: field strength, qualification rules and points on offer can differ from one tournament to another.
• The closing stretch: late-season events can determine both the season champion and valuable playing status for the next year.