PGA Tour evaluating potential schedule reduction, could drop Hawaii swing in coming years: Report

The PGA Tour is potentially going to have a major schedule overhaul, and we might see half of the events get cut down. While Harris English did hint at the potential move last week, reports have emerged shedding further light on the matter.

As per Golf Digest's exclusive report, the PGA Tour is exploring options to cut down the schedule to 20-22 events by 2027. In making this move, they might cut the Hawaii Swing, Torrey Pines, and a few more events on the West Coast swing.

The Tour is not counting the four majors as part of the 20-22 events and is also looking to have bye weeks in between the majors. The Brian Rolapp-led team is also looking to sacrifice one of the two Texas events.

Besides, events at PGA National Resort and Innisbrook might see an axe as well in 2027. The PGA Tour is also looking to add a couple of events in new metro cities.

However, the PGA Tour is not looking to touch the Fall events, and they will continue to be a separate section. As per Joel Beall of Golf Digest, the Strategic Sports Group's $1.5 billion investment is the reason behind the reduction of the schedule.

"The companies that infused $1.5 billion into the tour want return on their investment, and with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund no longer expected to add another $1.5 billion to the mix, SSG needs to start finding other avenues to recoup its money," he wrote.

The road isn't clear for the PGA Tour, as they will have to face obstacles like TV contracts, which are in place until 2030. Besides, this move might further upset the professionals already frustrated by the Signature event system. The report further states that the 20-22 event schedule might come into existence by 2028, if not 2027.

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When will the PGA Tour 2026 season start?

The PGA Tour's 2026 season is kicking off in the third week of January, as The Sentry has been canceled due to ongoing drought conditions. The season will now begin with the Sony Open in Hawaii, which will be played from January 15 to 18 at Waialae Country Club in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Here's a look at the current schedule for the PGA Tour 2026 season:

• Jan 15–18: Sony Open in Hawaii
• Jan 22–25: The American Express
• Jan 29–Feb 1: Farmers Insurance Open
• Feb 5–8: WM Phoenix Open
• Feb 12–15: AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
• Feb 19–22: The Genesis Invitational
• Feb 26–Mar 1: Cognizant Classic
• Mar 5–8: Arnold Palmer Invitational pres. by Mastercard
• Mar 5–8: Puerto Rico Open
• Mar 12–15: THE PLAYERS Championship
• Mar 19–22: Valspar Championship
• Mar 26–29: Texas Children's Houston Open
• Apr 2–5: Valero Texas Open
• Apr 9–12: Masters Tournament
• Apr 16–19: RBC Heritage
• Apr 23–26: Zurich Classic of New Orleans
• Apr 30–May 3: Miami Championship
• May 7–10: Truist Championship
• May 7–10: ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic
• May 14–17: PGA Championship
• May 21–24: THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson
• May 28–31: Charles Schwab Challenge
• Jun 4–7: the Memorial Tournament pres. by Workday
• Jun 11–14: RBC Canadian Open
• Jun 18–21: U.S. Open
• Jun 25–28: Travelers Championship
• Jul 2–5: John Deere Classic
• Jul 9–12: Genesis Scottish Open
• Jul 9–12: ISCO Championship
• Jul 16–19: The Open
• Jul 16–19: Corales Puntacana Championship
• Jul 23–26: 3M Open
• Jul 30–Aug 2: Rocket Classic
• Aug 6–9: Wyndham Championship
• Aug 13–16: FedEx St. Jude Championship
• Aug 20–23: BMW Championship
• Aug 27–30: TOUR Championship
• Sep 24–27: Presidents Cup