Your Ultimate Guide to Golf’s Biggest Tours & Tournaments
Golf isn’t just a sport—it’s a spectacle, a tradition, and for many, an obsession. From the hallowed greens of Augusta to the high-stakes drama of the Ryder Cup, professional golf is packed with iconic tournaments, emerging formats, and legendary rivalries. But with so many different tours and events, it can be tricky to keep track of everything. That’s where we come in!
At YourGolfGOATS, we’ve categorized golf’s biggest and best tournaments into a clear, structured format to help you navigate the world of professional golf. Let’s break it down:
The Majors
The four Majors are the holy grail of golf, each carrying history, prestige, and career-defining moments.
The Masters
- Established: 1934
- Augusta National Golf Club
- Most Wins: Jack Nicklaus (6)
- Defending Champion (2024): Jon Rahm
- Famous Moments: Tiger Woods’ 2005 chip-in on 16; Jack Nicklaus’ comeback in 1986.
- Traditions: Green Jacket, Champions Dinner, Magnolia Lane.
U.S. Open
- Established: 1895
- Rotating venues across the United States
- Most Wins: Willie Anderson, Bobby Jones, Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus (4 each)
- Defending Champion (2024): Wyndham Clark
- Famous Moments: Payne Stewart’s putt in 1999; Tiger Woods’ one-legged playoff win in 2008.
- Traditions: Grueling rough, tight fairways, challenging greens.
The Open – The British Open
- Established: 1860
- Rotating links courses in the UK
- Most Wins: Harry Vardon (6)
- Defending Champion (2024): Brian Harman
- Famous Moments: Seve Ballesteros’ joy at St. Andrews; Jean van de Velde’s collapse in 1999.
- Traditions: Claret Jug, unpredictable weather, links-style play.
PGA Championship
- Established: 1916
- Rotating venues across the United States
- Most Wins: Jack Nicklaus, Walter Hagen (5 each)
- Defending Champion (2024): Brooks Koepka
- Famous Moments: John Daly’s Cinderella win in 1991; Tiger Woods’ duel with Bob May in 2000.
- Traditions: Wanamaker Trophy, strongest field in golf.
2. PGA Tour
The PGA Tour is the dominant force in professional golf, featuring the best players competing week in, week out across North America.
Signature Events
- The Sentry (Plantation Course at Kapalua)
- AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am (Pebble Beach Golf Links)
- Genesis Invitational (Riviera Country Club)
- Arnold Palmer Invitational (Bay Hill Club & Lodge)
- The Players Championship (TPC Sawgrass)
- RBC Heritage (Hilton Head Island)
- Memorial Tournament (Muirfield Village Golf Club)
- Travelers Championship (TPC River Highlands)
FedEx Cup Playoffs
- FedEx St. Jude Championship (TPC Southwind)
- BMW Championship (Rotating venues)
- Tour Championship (East Lake Golf Club)
Other Notable Classics
- WM Phoenix Open (TPC Scottsdale)
- The American Express (La Quinta, California)
- Farmers Insurance Open (Torrey Pines Golf Course)
- Wells Fargo Championship (Quail Hollow Club)
- Valspar Championship (Innisbrook Resort)
These tournaments, among others, highlight the PGA Tour’s commitment to delivering premier golfing events, offering substantial prize funds and critical ranking points.
For the full schedule, visit: PGA Tour Schedule
3. DP World Tour
Previously known as the European Tour, this circuit is home to some of the biggest international tournaments.
Rolex Series
- Abu Dhabi Championship (Yas Links, UAE)
- Dubai Desert Classic (Emirates Golf Club, UAE)
- Genesis Scottish Open (The Renaissance Club, Scotland)
- BMW PGA Championship (Wentworth Club, England)
- DP World Tour Championship (Jumeirah Golf Estates, UAE)
For the full schedule, visit: DP World Tour Schedule
4. LIV Golf
LIV Golf has shaken up professional golf with its innovative format, team structure, and massive prize funds. The 2025 season features 14 tournaments across nine countries, concluding with the Team Championship in Plymouth, Michigan.
Key Golf Events
- Riyadh – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Season Opener)
- Adelaide – The Grange Golf Club, Australia
- Hong Kong – Hong Kong Golf Club, Hong Kong
- Singapore – Sentosa Golf Club, Singapore
- Miami – Miami, USA
- Mexico City – Club de Golf Chapultepec, Mexico
- Korea – Jack Nicklaus Golf Course, South Korea
- Washington D.C. – Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, Washington DC, USA
- Dallas – Maridoe Golf Club, USA
- Valderrama – Real Club Valderrama, Spain
- UK – JCB Golf & Country Club, Great Britain
- Chicago – Bolingbrook Golf Club Chicago, USA
- Indianapolis – The Club at Chatham Hills, USA
- Michigan – The Cardinal at Saint John’s, USA
- Las Vegas – Las Vegas Country Club, USA
- Greenbrier – The Old White at The Greenbrier, USA
With events spanning Asia, Europe, Australia, and North America, LIV Golf continues to grow as a global force in professional golf.
For the full schedule, visit: LIV Golf Schedule
5. TGL
The Team Golf League (TGL) is a groundbreaking new team-based golf competition that blends traditional golf with cutting-edge entertainment and technology. Designed to attract a younger, tech-savvy audience, TGL features six franchise teams competing in a fast-paced, high-energy format. Each team is backed by high-profile investors and golf legends, making this an exciting addition to the professional golf landscape.
Teams
- Atlanta Drive GC
- Boston Common Golf
- Jupiter Links Golf Club
- Los Angeles Golf Club
- New York Golf Club
- The Bay Golf Club
For the full schedule, visit: TGL Tour Schedule
6. Championships & Team Events
These prestigious team events bring national pride, intense rivalries, and unforgettable moments to golf.
Professionals
- Presidents Cup – USA vs. International team (excluding Europe), played every 2 years on rotating global venues.
- Ryder Cup – USA vs. Europe, played every two years, alternating between American and European courses.
- Solheim Cup – The women’s equivalent of the Ryder Cup, featuring Team USA vs. Team Europe, played every 2 years.
Amateurs
- Walker Cup – Elite amateur versions of the Ryder Cup (men’s), played every 2 years.
- Curtis Cup – Elite amateur versions Solheim Cup (women’s), played every 2 years.
For the full schedule, visit: Championships & Team Events Tour Schedule
7. PGA Tour Americas
In 2024, the PGA Tour Latinoamérica and PGA Tour Canada merged to form the PGA Tour Americas, creating a unified pathway for golfers across the Americas.
Latin America Swing (March – May):
- 93rd Abierto del Centro (Córdoba, Argentina)
- 70th ECP Brazil Open (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
- KIA Open (Quito, Ecuador)
- Diners Club Peru Open (Lima, Peru)
- Bupa Championship (Mexico City, Mexico)
- Inter Rapidísimo Golf Championship (Bogotá, Colombia)
NPGA Tour Canada-North America Swing (June – September)
- Explore NB Open (New Brunswick, Canada)
- Bromont Open (Quebec, Canada)
- Commissionaires Ottawa Open (Ontario, Canada)
- Osprey Valley Open (Ontario, Canada)
- BioSteel Championship (Ontario, Canada)
- Manitoba Open (Manitoba, Canada)
- CRMC Championship (Minnesota, USA)
- ATB Classic (Alberta, Canada)
- Victoria Open ( British Columbia, Canada)
- Fortinet Cup Championship (Surrey, British Columbia, Canada)
This tour provides a competitive platform for emerging golfers, offering a pathway to higher-level tours such as the Korn Ferry Tour and the PGA Tour.
For the full schedule, visit: PGA Tour Americas Golf Schedule
8. Asian Tour
The Asian Tour showcases premier golfing events across the continent, providing a stage for emerging talents and seasoned professionals alike.
Key Tournaments
- Smart Infinity Philippine Open (The Manila Southwoods Golf & Country Club)
- International Series India (DLF Golf and Country Club)
- New Zealand Open (Millbrook Golf Resort)
- International Series Macau (Macau Golf and Country Club)
- Korea Open (Woo Jeong Hills Country Club)
- International Series Morocco (Royal Golf Dar Es Salam (Red Course))
- Shinhan Donghae Open
- Yeangder Tournament Players Championship (Linkou International Golf and Country Club)
- Mercuries Taiwan Masters (Taiwan Golf and Country Club)
- Link Hong Kong Open (Hong Kong Golf Club)
- Taiwan Glass Taifong Open (Taifong Golf Club)
These tournaments, among others, highlight the Asian Tour’s commitment to growing the game of golf across the continent, offering substantial prize funds and world-ranking points.
For the full schedule, visit: Asian Tour Golf Schedule
9. PGA Tour of Australia
The PGA Tour of Australasia, officially known as the Challenger PGA Tour of Australasia, is the premier professional golf tour in Australia and New Zealand.
For the full schedule, visit: PGA Tour of Australia Golf Schedule
10. Sunshine Tour
he Sunshine Tour is the leading professional golf tour in Southern Africa, primarily in South Africa. It serves as a key developmental platform for golfers aiming to reach the DP World Tour and beyond.
For the full schedule, visit: Sunshine Tour Golf Schedule
11. Japan Golf Tour
The 2025 season marks the 52nd edition of the tour, featuring 24 official events
For the full schedule, visit: Japan Golf Tour Schedule
12. Korn Ferry Tour
The Korn Ferry Tour is the primary developmental tour for the PGA Tour, serving as the final step for golfers aiming to secure a PGA Tour card.
Key Tournaments
- Astara Golf Championship ()
- 118 Visa Argentina Open ()
- Astara Chile Classic ()
- Club Car Championship ()
- LECOM Suncoast Classic ()
- Veritex Bank Championship ()
- PGA Riviera Maya Championship ()
- AdventHealth Championship ()
- Visit Knoxville Open ()
- UNC Health Championship ()
- BMW Charity Pro-Am ()
- Wichita Open ()
- Memorial Health Championship ()
- The Ascendant ()
- Price Cutter Charity Championship ()
- NV5 Invitational ()
- Utah Championship ()
- Pinnacle Bank Championship ()
- Albertsons Boise Open ()
- Simmons Bank Open ()
- Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship ()
- Compliance Solutions Championship ()
- Korn Ferry Tour Championship ()
For the full schedule, visit: Korn Ferry Tour Schedule
13. LPGA Tour
- Chevron Championship (USA)
- U.S. Women’s Open (USA)
- Women’s PGA Championship (USA)
For the full schedule, visit: LPGA Tour Schedule
Golf is evolving, blending tradition with innovation. Whether you love the storied history of the Majors, the intensity of the Ryder Cup, or the futuristic appeal of TGL, there’s something for every golf fan.
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