Future of FedEx’s PGA Tour Deal in Question As Playoffs Begin
The PGA Tour is revamping its competitive model in 2028.
FedEx has invested over $1 billion in bonus money for the PGA Tour since the launch of the FedExCup in 2007. However, FedEx’s future with the golf circuit is uncertain as their current deal expires after the 2027 season. This week's Memphis event, the kickoff to the FedExCup Playoffs, will also be FedEx’s penultimate edition as a postseason event.
The PGA Tour is set to revamp its postseason in 2028, introducing a new two-track model with a top-tier Championship Series and second-tier Challenger Series. While FedEx’s headquarters in Memphis is "well-positioned to remain part of the PGA Tour," the tour has confirmed that the market will not host an event on the new Championship Series.
The current FedExCup bonus pool of nearly $100 million from this season will be distributed to the top 125 players following the BMW Championship. FedExCup Champion will win $10 million from the Tour Championship’s $40 million purse. FedEx and PGA Tour leaders are actively discussing the future of their partnership, expressing excitement about potential opportunities.
However, industry sources do not expect FedEx and the PGA Tour to renew their sponsorship of the season-long points race after next season.
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