PGA Tour announces surprise second 2028 Championship Series event

Players and sponsors stand to gain a fresh competitive slot as the PGA Tour inserts a surprise second Championship Series tournament for 2028, a move that promises additional prize money and broader media exposure. Fans can anticipate another marquee event on the calendar, while broadcasters look to capture higher viewership. At the same time, existing tournaments may see scheduling pressure as the tour reshapes its elite schedule.

The surprise addition follows a broader overhaul of the PGA Tour schedule announced this week. Golf.com reported that the Travelers Championship was the first tournament to join the new Championship Series, securing its place in the 2028 lineup. ESPN noted that insurance firm Sompo secured a sponsorship agreement to back a new PGA Tour event, a partnership that helps fund the expanded series.

Together, these moves set the foundation for the second 2028 Championship Series tournament. Golf Channel carried the official announcement, confirming that the second Championship Series event is now part of the 2028 calendar, and the PGA Tour’s own release echoed the same details. Coverage leaves open how the expanded series will affect player commitments, prize distribution and broadcast contracts as the tour moves toward the 2028 season.