PGA Tour System
Complete guide to professional golf's pathway from development tours to the PGA Tour
📺 Educational Content
Video Resources
Access comprehensive video guides covering PGA Tour qualification, tournament strategies, and professional golf insights.
🎥 Featured Video Topics:
- • PGA Tour Q-School and Korn Ferry Tour pathway
- • Major championship preparation strategies
- • Professional golf mental game techniques
- • Tour player practice routines and methods
🏆 Professional Golf Tour System
PGA Tour
The premier men's professional golf tour
Key Features
- • Highest prize money and FedEx Cup points
- • Top 125 players maintain full status
- • Major championships and signature events
- • Global television coverage
Tour Statistics
Annual Prize Money
$400M+ total prize money annually
Events Per Year
40+ official events per year
Korn Ferry Tour
Development tour for PGA Tour qualification
Key Features
- • Top 30 earn PGA Tour cards
- • Three-tournament finals series
- • Points-based qualification system
- • Professional development focus
Tour Statistics
Annual Prize Money
$20M+ total prize money annually
Events Per Year
25+ official events per year
PGA Tour Americas
Regional tour covering North and South America
Key Features
- • Pathway to Korn Ferry Tour
- • Points-based advancement system
- • International player development
- • Regional qualifying tournaments
Tour Statistics
Annual Prize Money
$5M+ total prize money annually
Events Per Year
20+ official events per year
🏅 Major Championships
The Masters Tournament
AprilAugusta National Golf Club, Georgia
Purse: $18,000,000
The most prestigious tournament in golf, featuring the famous green jacket tradition
Official Website →PGA Championship
MayVarious venues (rotates annually)
Purse: $18,000,000
Conducted by PGA of America, known for strong fields and challenging setups
Official Website →U.S. Open
JuneVarious USGA venues (rotates annually)
Purse: $20,000,000
Ultimate test of golf conducted by USGA, featuring the toughest course conditions
Official Website →The Open Championship
JulyVarious links courses in UK (rotates)
Purse: $16,500,000
The oldest golf championship, played on traditional British links courses
Official Website →⭐ Signature Events
The Genesis Invitational
Host: Tiger Woods
Riviera Country Club, California
Purse: $20,000,000
Arnold Palmer Invitational
Host: Arnold Palmer Foundation
Bay Hill Club, Florida
Purse: $20,000,000
The Memorial Tournament
Host: Jack Nicklaus
Muirfield Village Golf Club, Ohio
Purse: $20,000,000
The Players Championship
Host: PGA Tour
TPC Sawgrass, Florida
Purse: $25,000,000
🎯 PGA Tour Qualification
Korn Ferry Tour Graduates
Top 30 players from Korn Ferry Tour points list
PGA Tour Q-School
Qualifying tournament for Korn Ferry Tour status
Sponsor Exemptions
Tournament sponsors can invite players
Monday Qualifiers
Limited spots available through Monday qualifying
📊 FedEx Cup System
Season Structure
- • Regular season: January - August
- • FedEx Cup Playoffs: August - September
- • Top 70 advance to playoffs
- • Winner receives $18 million bonus
Point System
- • Winner: 500-700 points (varies by event)
- • Major winners: 700 points
- • Players Championship: 750 points
- • Top 125 maintain full status