PGA Tour details new postseason structure including match play

The PGA Tour is set to transform its postseason for 2028, moving away from the traditional stroke play format in favor of match play. This change will be implemented in the Tour Championship, which is currently a 72-hole event. Under the new system, the BMW Championship, the only postseason event that rotates venues, will become a tournament for the top 90 players based on points accumulated throughout the season. The champion of the BMW Championship will be awarded the season title and additional bonus money.

Following the BMW Championship, the top 32 players will be divided into eight groups of four. From each group, the top two players will proceed to the final event, which will be played in match play format over four days. It's worth noting that even players who are eliminated early in this process will continue playing through Sunday to determine their final positions.

This means that the BMW Championship will award three trophies - the BMW Championship, the Western Golf Association, and the PGA Tour Championship Series Finale.

The shift to match play for the final event marks a significant change in the PGA Tour's postseason. While the top 32 players will compete for the remaining titles, only the 16 best players will advance to the finale. This change is set to take effect in 2028, with the BMW Championship serving as the new showcase event for the season's top talent.