When I think about the world of professional golf, one thing stands out: the PGA Tour isn’t just a circuit of tournaments—it’s where legends are made, where pressure becomes a defining moment, and where every stroke has meaning. For me, following the PGA Tour is like watching a grand epic unfold across America’s most beautiful and challenging courses.
What Is the PGA Tour?
The PGA Tour is the premier men’s professional golf tour in the United States (and arguably the world), featuring the best golfers competing for titles, prestige, and huge prize purses.
In 2025, the PGA Tour structure includes 46 official events in the regular season. Wikipedia
One big change was made this year: during the Tour Championship, they removed the “starting strokes” system (where players began with strokes ahead or behind) and moved to a standard 72-hole stroke play format for all participants. Wikipedia
This change means everyone starts from the same line — no advantage just for prior ranking — which raises the pressure and makes the finale more exciting and unpredictable.
Stars, Stories & Moments to Watch
Every season has its narratives and heroes. Here’s what’s happening right now in 2025:
- Scottie Scheffler is in a dominant phase, with multiple wins and consistency.
- Tommy Fleetwood, after many near-misses, finally broke through and won his first PGA Tour event at the Tour Championship, also securing the FedExCup. People.com
- Ryan Fox, often considered a late bloomer, captured victory at the RBC Canadian Open in playoff fashion — a big moment in his career. PGA Tour
These stories matter because they show how golf isn’t just about talent — it’s about perseverance, pressure, mental toughness, and timing.
Format, FedExCup & Majors
What makes the PGA Tour structure compelling:
- Most events are stroke-play over 4 rounds, with a cut after 36 holes.
- The FedExCup playoff system adds drama toward the season’s end, pushing players to peak when it counts.
- Majors (The Masters, U.S. Open, The Open, PGA Championship) are integrated into the season — winning a major is often the career-defining moment.
- In 2025, the PGA Championship was held at Quail Hollow, and Scottie Scheffler won it — his third major. Wikipedia
Why I Love Following the PGA Tour
- Every tournament feels different — courses, weather, pressure make each week unique.
- Story arcs — watching a player recover from injury, build form, or finally break through is deeply satisfying.
- Majors — the biggest stage, biggest pressure, biggest glory.
- Unpredictability — even top golfers can falter; underdogs can surprise.
For example, Fleetwood’s win after so many attempts shows that patience and belief matter just as much as skill.People.com
What to Expect Next & What to Look For
- More tight finishes in big events — now that the Tour Championship is pure stroke play, margins will be slimmer.
- New talents breaking through — players like Fox show that opportunities always exist.
- Continued dominance from top performers like Scheffler, but also challengers pushing them.
- Exciting storylines in the majors — who will step up when the lights are brightest?
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