PGA Tour adding tournaments to lucrative Championship Series, Tiger Woods within reach on money list
The PGA Tour has announced major updates to its 2028 schedule as part of its ongoing Championship Series. Insurance firm Sompo is set to serve as the title sponsor for one of the top-tier events, which will feature a 20-million-dollar purse. The event is slated to move from its current location at Silverado Resort to a new venue to be named later. Tour officials are currently looking toward large markets like Denver, Philadelphia, and New York for future expansion.
Alongside this announcement, the tour confirmed that the Travelers Championship will remain a cornerstone of the Championship Series. This event consistently ranks among the top performers in the FedEx Cup era. The shift marks a strategic move to focus on high-impact markets for the elite tier of golf competition.
In other tour news, the race for the top spot on the career money list is heating up. Tiger Woods has held the lead for over two decades with total earnings exceeding 120 million dollars. Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler are both within striking distance, trailing by roughly 4 million dollars. With high-stakes postseason events on the horizon, this record could be challenged before the year ends.
Meanwhile, former U.S. Army captain Marcus Plunkett is making his mark on the global stage. After qualifying for his first major at The Open, he secured his card for the 2026-27 season on the PGA Tour of Australasia. His transition from the military to professional golf continues as he balances status on both the Asian and Australian tours.