Overview

• The proposed changes would reduce maximum field sizes from 156 to 144 players, with some events limited to 120 players based on daylight considerations.
• Exempt status for PGA Tour members would be reduced to the top 100 in FedEx Cup standings, down from the current top 125.
• The number of Korn Ferry Tour graduates earning PGA Tour cards would decrease from 30 to 20, affecting opportunities for up-and-coming players.
• Monday Qualifiers, which offer a chance for lesser-known players to compete, would be reduced or eliminated for events with fewer than 144 players.
• Critics argue that the changes favor top players and diminish opportunities for lower-ranked and emerging golfers, while failing to adequately address slow play.