Overview

• All 30 players in the Tour Championship will start at even par, replacing the staggered starting-strokes system introduced in 2019.
• The PGA Tour Rules Committee will adjust the East Lake course setup to encourage more risk-reward opportunities and tighter scoring.
• FedEx Cup bonus distributions will be rebalanced to account for the increased volatility of an even-par start.
• The Player Advisory Council is reviewing qualification criteria to ensure the Tour Championship remains the hardest tournament to qualify for.
• Officials are considering alternative venues for the Tour Championship after 2027, though East Lake could stay in a proposed rotation.