PGA Tour announces significant changes to 2023 schedule amid LIV Golf threat

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The ongoing battle between the PGA Tour and the rival Saudi-backed LIV Golf circuit has resulted in a changing dynamic in the world of golf over the past several months.

On Wednesday, PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan revealed significant changes to the tour that will see the top players commit to a 20-tournament schedule with major financial incentives. 

Monahan announced the changes at a press conference following a players-only meeting in Delaware last week where Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and other top golfers gathered to discuss the ongoing threat of LIV Golf and the direction of the tour. 

PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan speaks during a press conference prior to the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club Aug. 24, 2022, in Atlanta.  (Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)

The results of that meeting and others have led to a major recommitment from the tour’s top players. 

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"Our top players are firmly behind the tour," Monahan said, "helping us deliver an unmatched product to our fans, who will be all but guaranteed to see the best players competing against each other in 20 events or more throughout the season."

Fans will now be able to see the top players compete against one another in at least 17 tournaments a year in a schedule that features $20 million purses, except for the smallest field at the Sentry Tournament of Champions at Kapalua to start the year.

Tiger Woods of the U.S. and Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland on the 18th fairway during the Celebration of Champions prior to The 150th Open at St. Andrews Old Course July 11, 2022, in St Andrews, Scotland.  (Oisin