PGA Tour reshapes 2026 fall schedule with new events

The PGA Tour is reshaping its fall calendar for 2026, announcing an eight-tournament FedExCup Fall schedule that marks a substantial shift in where professional golf will be played across the United States and internationally. The new lineup replaces two long-standing events and introduces competitions in new markets, signaling the tour's effort to expand its geographic reach while maintaining competitive balance.

Background

The FedExCup Fall serves a critical function in professional golf. These tournaments determine which players will secure full playing status on the PGA Tour for the following season, making them essential for competitors fighting to maintain or improve their standing. The fall schedule runs from mid-September through late November each year, offering players a final opportunity to earn points and secure their place on the tour.

For 2026, the tour is making its most significant fall restructuring in recent years. Two established tournaments are being discontinued, while two new events are being introduced. The changes reflect broader shifts happening across professional golf, including new investment and leadership at the tour level.

"The PGA Tour is pleased to unveil its 2026 FedExCup Fall schedule, introducing exciting new U.S. events in addition to the global appeal of stops in Japan, Mexico and Bermuda," said Tyler Dennis, PGA Tour Chief Competitions Officer.

Key Details

New tournaments arrive

The Biltmore Championship Asheville will kick off the fall season from September 14-20 at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove in Asheville, North Carolina. This event marks a significant return of PGA Tour golf to the Blue Ridge Mountains for the first time in more than eight decades, bringing professional golf back to a region that has not hosted tour events in generations.

The Good Good Championship will make its debut in Austin, Texas from November 9-15 at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa. Sponsored by the popular entertainment and lifestyle brand Good Good Golf, this tournament represents the PGA Tour's return to Austin after a three-year absence.

What gets removed

Two tournaments are being eliminated from the fall schedule. The Procore Championship, held in Napa, California at Silverado Golf Club, will no longer be part of the fall lineup. The Sanderson Farms Championship in Jackson, Mississippi is also being discontinued, ending a run of PGA Tour events in the state that dates back to 1968.

The Mexico shift

The tour has also repositioned the VidantaWorld Mexico Open, moving it from its traditional February date into the fall window. This event, held in Vallarta, Mexico from October 26 to November 1, now forms part of a two-event Mexico swing alongside the World Wide Technology Championship in Los Cabos from November 2-8. The World Wide Technology Championship is played at El Cardonal at Diamante, a course designed by Tiger Woods.

Full fall schedule

The complete eight-tournament slate runs as follows: the Biltmore Championship Asheville in mid-September, followed by the Presidents Cup in Chicago. The Bank of Utah Championship takes place in Ivins, Utah, while the Baycurrent Classic moves to Yokohama, Japan. The Butterfield Bermuda Championship follows in Southampton, Bermuda, before the tour heads to Mexico for back-to-back events. The schedule concludes with The RSM Classic in St. Simons Island, Georgia from November 16-22, where the FedExCup Fall standings are finalized.

What This Means

These changes have real consequences for players on the margins of tour status. Each fall tournament carries FedEx Cup points, and strong results during this stretch can determine whether a player secures full playing status for the next season or faces a longer road back through qualifying tournaments and limited status.

The removal of tournaments in California and Mississippi reflects the tour's broader strategy to expand into new markets while consolidating its presence in established regions. Asheville's return after more than eighty years without tour golf suggests the tour believes there is audience interest and economic opportunity in the Southeast. Austin's return after three years indicates the tour sees value in returning to major metropolitan areas.

The shift of the Mexico Open from spring to fall also signals a change in how the tour structures its calendar. By moving this event into the fall, the tour creates a more compelling international segment and gives players additional opportunities to earn points during the critical period when tour status is being determined.

For fans, the changes mean professional golf will be accessible in new locations during the fall months. For players, the eight-event fall schedule provides more chances to compete for points and secure their future on the tour.