{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","title":"PGA TOUR’s Massive 2028 Shakeup: Two Tier System Explained","description":"Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme react to the PGA TOUR’s newly announced 2028 competitive structure, including the Championship Series, Challenger Series, promotion and relegation, minimum purse changes, no sponsor exemptions in top-tier events, and a revamped fall “last chance” series.\n\nThe guys break down what this means for players, sponsors, fans, Korn Ferry Tour graduates, DP World Tour pathways, and the future of the FedExCup Playoffs — including the possibility of a rotating, match-play Tour Championship at some of golf’s most iconic venues.\n\nCHAPTERS\n00:00:57 — PGA TOUR’s 2028 shakeup\n00:02:23 — Smylie’s first reaction to Brian Rolapp’s plan\n00:04:52 — Why the two-tier model makes sense\n00:07:08 — What it means for players and purses\n00:13:26 — Can stars still play hometown events?\n00:15:17 — Midseason promotion and smaller fields\n00:18:18 — Why schedule clarity matters\n00:24:19 — Is this better for mid-tier PGA TOUR players?\n00:28:36 — No sponsor exemptions in Championship Series\n00:31:39 — “Last chance” fall series explained\n00:38:40 — Match play and the future playoffs\n00:42:58 — Pine Valley, Cypress Point, Seminole rumors\n00:49:23 — Could elite private clubs actually host?\n00:53:18 — Why match play can work anywhere\n00:55:36 — Why 2027 suddenly matters more\n\n#golf #smylieshow #smyliekaufman #pgatour #pgatournews #golfrecap #golfhighlights","author_name":"The Smylie Show","author_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/5151517-the-smylie-show","provider_name":"Audioboom","provider_url":"https://audioboom.com","width":480,"height":95,"thumbnail_url":"https://audioboom.com/i/42633164/600x600/c","thumbnail_width":600,"thumbnail_height":600,"html":""}