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The PGA Tour have been shown the perfect new event to add to their schedule which golf fans would love

James Shearman
James Shearman
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The PGA Tour schedule for the 2026 season has already been decided, but there could be some significant changes in 2027.

Commissioner Brian Rolapp has even called upon Tiger Woods to discuss the future of the Tour, with the possibility of a shortened season.

Another change they should make, which would be a real crowd-pleaser, is the introduction of a team event.

The Champions Tour already have a format that works well, and the PGA Tour should take note.

Miguel Angel Jimenez and Colin Montgomerie of Team Europe celebrate winning the Skechers World Champions Cup
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What is the World Champions Cup?

The World Champions Cup is an annual three-team stroke play event, sanctioned by the PGA Tour Champions.

Players from the United States, Europe, and the rest of the world (International Team) compete in six sessions over three days.

There are 24 nine-hole matches in total, featuring singles and team play, and points are awarded on every hole.

Would you prefer to see a 20-event PGA Tour schedule which runs for six months rather than the current system?

“I think that’s what they’re going to change down the road, maybe in 2027, is have all the tournaments be equal and not have the eight elevated events and the regular events. They’ll have 20, 22 events that are all the same. I think that’s a good model to have

Harris English on a potential 20-event PGA Tour season
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The best team earns two points, and the second-best earns one point, meaning there are 27 points available in each match.

This leads to high total scores, such as 230 (Europe), 213.5 (International), and 203 (USA) in the 2025 edition last weekend.

The latest event was only the second ever, but it has already been declared a resounding success, so why not introduce it to the PGA Tour?

Scottie Scheffler of Team United States and Rory McIlroy of Team Europe pose on the first hole tee box during the 2025 Ryder Cup
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Golf fans would love PGA Tour version of World Champions Cup

The Ryder Cup is the biggest event in golf for a reason: team competitions are generally more fun than individual.

We all love watching the world’s best golfers compete against each other for the biggest honors, but it is arguably more exciting to watch them work together.

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Hideki Matsuyama reacts to his putt on the final hole at the Hero World Challenge
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The PGA Tour should at least trial an event similar to the World Champions Cup, as it would add something different and entertaining to the game.

Indeed, who would not love to watch Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, and Hideki Matsuyama in a Sunday singles match with a trophy on the line? 

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