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    The PGA Tour (stylized as PGA TOUR by its officials) is the organizer of professional golf tours in North America. It organizes most of the events on the flagship annual series of tournaments also known as the PGA Tour, as well as the PGA Tour Champions (age 50 and older) and the Korn Ferry Tour (for professional players who have not yet qualified to play on the PGA Tour), as well as the PGA ...

  2. The Birth of the PGA Tour. The Professional Golfers Association (PGA) was founded in 1916, marking a significant milestone in the history of professional golf. The organization aimed to elevate the status of golf professionals and promote the sport to a wider audience. As the PGA grew in influence, the idea of a professional tour began to take ...

  3. The Senior PGA TOUR is considered by many the sports success story of the 1980s. In 1996, the NIKE TOUR will enjoy its seventh season as a proving ground for professionals, taking golf to 30 additional markets and paving the way for the future John Dalys, Jeff Maggerts, Tom Lehmans and David Duvals of the PGA TOUR.

  4. Feb 24, 2023 · The PGA Tour, or the Professional Golfers’ Association Tour, is a professional golf organization that was established in 1929. Originally, the PGA Tour consisted of a small group of elite golfers who played in a limited number of tournaments, primarily in the United States. However, as the sport grew in popularity, so did the PGA Tour, and it ...

  5. In this article, we will embark on a journey through the history of the PGA Tour, from its humble beginnings to its current status as one of the most renowned sporting events in the world. Origins of the PGA Tour. The story of the PGA Tour begins with the formation of the Professional Golfers’ Association of America (PGA) in 1916.

  6. Mar 12, 2024 · Nov. 21: PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan sends a memo to players outlining how 55% of the Tour’s revenue will be paid out to players in the form of prize money, ...

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  8. Nov 30, 2023 · 1. Prior to the modern PGA Tour, the Tournament Players Division - founded in 1929 - had existed to great success, with the sport growing tremendously in the late 1950s and 1960s due to the star power of legendary golfers such as Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player. 2. The official formation of the PGA Tour occurred in late 1968, when ...