PGA Tour has fewer cards and smaller fields. But the big changes are still to come

Brian Rolapp said he could see a future when the PGA Tour does not restart its season until after the Super Bowl

The three guiding principles for Brian Rolapp since he took over as CEO of PGA Tour Enterprises have been parity, simplicity and scarcity. Pic: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Sunday at Sea Island was supposed to be looked upon as doomsday for so many PGA Tour players who left the final event of the PGA Tour season without a full card.

This was the year the tour eliminated 25 cards, lowering the bar to No. 100 in the FedEx Cup standings to retain full status for 2026. The developmental Korn Ferry Tour offered only 20 cards to the big leagues, down from 30 cards the previous year. The fields will be smaller next year.