{"id":56518,"date":"2026-08-26T15:50:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T15:50:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/golf\/56518\/"},"modified":"2026-08-26T15:50:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T15:50:09","slug":"charlottes-truist-championship-tapped-for-exclusive-pga-tour-championship-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/golf\/56518\/","title":{"rendered":"Charlotte\u2019s Truist Championship tapped for exclusive PGA Tour Championship Series"},"content":{"rendered":"

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – Quail Hollow Club will remain a premier battleground for golf\u2019s biggest stars.<\/p>\n

The PGA Tour announced Wednesday<\/a> that Charlotte\u2019s Truist Championship will join the newly formed PGA Tour Championship Series in 2028 \u2014 locking in the Queen City as a host for one of the most prestigious, high-stakes events in professional golf.<\/p>\n

\"TruistTruist Championship 2026(WBTV)<\/p>\n

While this is a major announcement, golf fans will have to wait for the exact dates. The complete 2028 PGA Tour schedule is still being finalized and will be released on Feb. 22, 2027.<\/p>\n

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Truist Chairman and CEO Bill Rogers praised the decision as a massive win for Charlotte, ensuring the community will continue to host the world\u2019s top players on golf\u2019s biggest stage.<\/p>\n

How the Championship Series works<\/p>\n

First announced in June, this elite series features the Tour\u2019s top performers competing head-to-head.<\/p>\n

Running from February through August, the series will consist of 23 to 24 premier events \u2014 including the four majors, THE PLAYERS Championship, the postseason, and international team events like the Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup.<\/p>\n

Road to the Match Play Finale<\/p>\n

Once the regular season wraps up, the drama only intensifies. The top 90 players from the Championship Series will advance to a brand-new, stroke-play\u00a0Championship Series Finale\u00a0to crown a stroke-play champion.<\/p>\n

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From there, the field is whittled down to the top 32 players for the ultimate postseason showdown: a revamped, two-week\u00a0Tour Championship\u00a0played entirely in a head-to-head match play format.<\/p>\n

By securing its spot in the Championship Series, the Truist Championship ensures Charlotte golf fans will see the world\u2019s best fight for their spot in this historic postseason bracket.<\/p>\n

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