Starting with the 2016-17 campaign, US PGA Tour players will have to add at least one new event to their schedules each season, according to a new policy. The rule was approved last week by the tour policy board and players were notified this week of the change, aimed at having top players in different markets.
The "new" event must be one that a player has not competed in over the prior four years. Golfers who played in 25 or more events in the current or prior season would be exempt from the rule as would those members age 45 and older or with lifetime tour status, 20 wins and 15 seasons on tour. "Depending on how many you're playing, you do move your schedule around a little bit," US PGA commissioner Tim Finchem said. "You'll find some players who don't like it, but generally speaking the players are understanding of it and supportive of it.
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