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[[ | [[File:PGA Tour's FedEx Cup new.jpg|thumb]] [[File:Ryder Cup at the 2008 PGA Golf Show new.jpg|thumb]] {{Infobox golf tour | ||
| name = PGA Tour | |||
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| sport = Professional golf | |||
| founded = 1929 | |||
| countries = United States | |||
| headquarters = Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida | |||
| commissioner = Jay Monahan | |||
| website = [https://www.pgatour.com/ www.pgatour.com] | |||
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The '''PGA Tour''' is the | The '''PGA Tour''' is the premier professional golf tour in the United States, organizing most of the events on the annual [[PGA Tour schedule]]. It is a membership organization of professional golfers, and it operates the main professional golf tours played primarily by men in the United States and North America. | ||
== History == | ==History== | ||
The PGA Tour was established in 1929 | The PGA Tour was established in 1929 as a division of the [[Professional Golfers' Association of America]] (PGA of America). In 1968, the tour players broke away from the PGA of America to form a separate entity, which became known as the "Tournament Players Division." This division was renamed the "PGA Tour" in 1975. | ||
== | ==Structure== | ||
The PGA Tour | The PGA Tour is governed by a board of directors and a commissioner. The current commissioner is [[Jay Monahan]], who has held the position since 2017. The tour is responsible for organizing and overseeing a series of golf tournaments, including the [[FedEx Cup]], which is the season-long points competition culminating in the [[Tour Championship]]. | ||
== | ==Tournaments== | ||
The PGA Tour | The PGA Tour hosts a variety of tournaments throughout the year, including: | ||
* [[The Players Championship]] | |||
* [[The Masters Tournament]] | |||
* [[U.S. Open (golf)|U.S. Open]] | |||
* [[The Open Championship]] | |||
* [[PGA Championship]] | |||
These tournaments are part of the "Majors," which are the most prestigious events in professional golf. | |||
== | ==Membership== | ||
Membership on the PGA Tour is highly competitive. Players can earn their tour card through various means, including finishing in the top 125 on the previous season's FedEx Cup points list, graduating from the [[Korn Ferry Tour]], or through sponsor exemptions and qualifying tournaments. | |||
== | ==Impact and Influence== | ||
The PGA Tour has a significant impact on the sport of golf, both in the United States and internationally. It has helped to popularize the sport and has been instrumental in the development of golf as a professional sport. The tour also contributes to numerous charitable causes through its tournaments and events. | |||
==Also see== | |||
* [[Professional Golfers' Association of America]] | * [[Professional Golfers' Association of America]] | ||
* [[FedEx Cup]] | * [[FedEx Cup]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Korn Ferry Tour]] | ||
* [[ | * [[European Tour]] | ||
* [[ | * [[LPGA Tour]] | ||
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[[Category:Golf tours]] | [[Category:Golf tours]] | ||
[[Category:Sports organizations established in 1929]] | |||
[[Category:Professional golf tours]] | [[Category:Professional golf tours]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:20, 9 December 2024
The PGA Tour is the premier professional golf tour in the United States, organizing most of the events on the annual PGA Tour schedule. It is a membership organization of professional golfers, and it operates the main professional golf tours played primarily by men in the United States and North America.
History[edit]
The PGA Tour was established in 1929 as a division of the Professional Golfers' Association of America (PGA of America). In 1968, the tour players broke away from the PGA of America to form a separate entity, which became known as the "Tournament Players Division." This division was renamed the "PGA Tour" in 1975.
Structure[edit]
The PGA Tour is governed by a board of directors and a commissioner. The current commissioner is Jay Monahan, who has held the position since 2017. The tour is responsible for organizing and overseeing a series of golf tournaments, including the FedEx Cup, which is the season-long points competition culminating in the Tour Championship.
Tournaments[edit]
The PGA Tour hosts a variety of tournaments throughout the year, including:
These tournaments are part of the "Majors," which are the most prestigious events in professional golf.
Membership[edit]
Membership on the PGA Tour is highly competitive. Players can earn their tour card through various means, including finishing in the top 125 on the previous season's FedEx Cup points list, graduating from the Korn Ferry Tour, or through sponsor exemptions and qualifying tournaments.
Impact and Influence[edit]
The PGA Tour has a significant impact on the sport of golf, both in the United States and internationally. It has helped to popularize the sport and has been instrumental in the development of golf as a professional sport. The tour also contributes to numerous charitable causes through its tournaments and events.
Also see[edit]
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