The PGA Tour has approved significant changes for 2025, with five key modifications to enhance competitiveness and fan experience:

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• Full PGA Tour status drops from 125 to 100 players
• Korn Ferry Tour promotions reduced from 30 to 20 players
• PGA Tour Q-School limited to exactly 5 cards
• DP World Tour's 10 Cards Initiative remains unchanged

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• Two spots available for 132-player fields
• No Monday qualifying for 120-player tournaments
• Restricted sponsor exemptions removed
• Maximum four unrestricted sponsor exemptions maintained

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• Open tournaments reduced from 156 to 144 players
• The Players Championship decreased to 120 players
• Multiple-course events maintain 156 players (except Farmers Insurance Open: 144)
• Changes aim to improve play flow and round completion

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• Higher points for second-place finishes in Majors
• Reduced points for positions 11th and lower
• Signature Events maintain points for top 6
• Lower points for 7th place and below

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• Top-10 finishers qualify for next open event regardless of professional status
• Additional point for top-5 finish at regular tour events
• PGA Tour University points system updated
• Direct tour membership possible with 20 points by third NCAA year

These changes aim to create a more competitive and entertaining product for fans, sponsors, and players while maintaining the PGA Tour's status as the pinnacle of men's professional golf.

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