Professional Golf Tournament Guide
Elite Professional Competition
Navigate the world of professional golf from developmental mini-tours to the elite PGA Tour. Understand tour structures, qualifying pathways, and competitive opportunities at every professional level.
Professional Tour Classifications
Development
Mini Tours & Entry Level
Professional Dev
Korn Ferry & Similar
International
DP World Tour Level
Senior Pro
Champions Tour
Professional League
LIV Golf Format
Elite Professional
PGA/LPGA Tours
Professional Tour Pathways
PGA Tour
Professional Golfers Association Tour
The premier professional golf tour in the world, featuring the highest level of competition and largest purses in professional golf.
$8-20 million
January through August
Korn Ferry Tour
Korn Ferry Tour (PGA Tour Development)
The official developmental tour for the PGA Tour, providing a pathway for aspiring professionals to earn PGA Tour status.
$600,000-1,000,000
February through September
LPGA Tour
Ladies Professional Golf Association Tour
The premier women's professional golf tour featuring the world's best female golfers competing for substantial purses and prestige.
$1.5-5 million
January through November
DP World Tour
DP World Tour (European Tour)
The leading professional golf tour in Europe, featuring international events across multiple continents with strong fields.
$1-8 million
Year-round international schedule
LIV Golf
LIV Golf League
Professional golf league featuring team competition, innovative formats, and significant guaranteed money for participating players.
$20-25 million
February through October
PGA Tour Champions
PGA Tour Champions (Senior Tour)
Professional tour for golfers 50 years and older, featuring legends of the game and competitive senior professional golf.
$1.5-3 million
January through November
Mini Tours
Professional Mini Tours
Regional professional tours providing competitive opportunities and development pathways for aspiring tour professionals.
$10,000-50,000
Year-round depending on region
Professional Development Pathway
Mini Tours
Regional professional development and experience building
Development Tours
Korn Ferry Tour, Challenge Tour, and similar pathways
International Tours
DP World Tour, Asian Tour, and regional circuits
Elite Tours
PGA Tour, LPGA Tour, and major championship level