PGA Tour Shakes Up East Lake, Costing Atlanta Millions

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Tuesday, September 8th, 2026

A Historic Shift for the Season Finale

The PGA Tour is rewriting the rules of its postseason, and the changes hit Atlanta hard. Starting in 2028, the Tour Championship will no longer stay put at East Lake Golf Club. A new 90-player stroke-play Championship Series Finale will crown the season-long points winner before the top 32 move to a two-week match-play battle. This structural overhaul means the season finale loses its permanent home. As reported by reports, 2027 marks the end of East Lake's exclusive hosting streak. Now the event shifts among various national locations, with East Lake appearing as a host only on rare occasions. This move shakes up the golf landscape and threatens the financial stability of local charities.

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