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.