Professional Golf Tours
PGA Sanctioned Tours
Navigate the complete pathway from developmental professional golf to the world's premier tour. Understand the structure, qualification processes, and advancement opportunities within each PGA sanctioned tour.
Professional Golf Tour Pathway
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PGA Tour Americas
Development & Qualifying
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Korn Ferry Tour
Official Development Tour
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PGA Tour
Premier Professional Tour
Established
1929
Annual Purse
$500+ Million annually
Events
47 official events
Season
January - August (FedEx Cup Season)
Major Championships
- The Masters Tournament - Augusta National Golf Club
- PGA Championship - Various locations
- U.S. Open - USGA courses
- The Open Championship - UK courses
FedEx Cup Playoffs
- • FedEx St. Jude Championship
- • BMW Championship
- • Tour Championship
- • $18 Million Winner's Bonus
Key Statistics
- • 156 players in most events
- • Top 70 make the cut
- • $20,000+ minimum payout
- • World Golf Ranking points
- • Official Money List
Tournament Categories
- • Major Championships
- • Players Championship
- • WGC Events
- • Regular Tour Events
- • Fall Series
How to Qualify for the PGA Tour
Korn Ferry Tour
Top 30 from Korn Ferry Tour points list earn PGA Tour cards
Q-School
Qualifying Tournament for Korn Ferry Tour membership
Monday Qualifiers
Weekly qualifying events for tournament spots
Ready to Start Your Professional Journey?
Each tour offers unique opportunities and challenges. Research the qualification requirements, understand the pathways, and begin your ascent through professional golf's structured development system.