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 filled with iconic tournaments, emerging formats, and legendary rivalries.
But with so many tours and events, keeping track of everything can be a challenge. 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.
1. Elite Tournaments (The Highest Honor)
The most prestigious events where only the best compete.
THE PLAYERS Championship
Often called the “Fifth Major,” this flagship event features the strongest field in golf.
The Majors
The four most coveted championships in golf. Winning one cements a player’s legacy.
- The Masters – Played at Augusta National, home to the famous Green Jacket
- PGA Championship – A test of skill and mental toughness
- U.S. Open – Known for its brutal course setups and ultimate test of resilience
- The Open Championship – Golf’s oldest Major, played on legendary links courses
FedEx Cup Playoffs
The season-ending series that crowns the PGA Tour’s champion.
- FedEx St. Jude Championship – Opening event of the playoffs
- BMW Championship – Top 50 players battle for a spot in the finale
- TOUR Championship – The final showdown for the FedEx Cup title
DP World Tour Championship
The season-ending event of the DP World Tour, crowning the Race to Dubai Champion.
2. Major World Tours (Highest Professional Level)
The premier professional tours featuring the world’s top golfers.
- PGA Tour – The dominant tour with the biggest prize money and best fields
- DP World Tour – Formerly the European Tour, a global powerhouse
- LIV Golf – The new disruptor, featuring high-stakes, team-based golf
3. Team Competitions & Special Championships
Global team events and exclusive invitationals.
- TGL – A high-tech, primetime team competition by Tiger Woods & Rory McIlroy
- Ryder Cup – USA vs. Europe in golf’s most intense and passionate team battle
- Hero World Challenge – An exclusive invitational for the world’s top 20 players
- Presidents Cup – USA vs. an International Team (excluding Europe)
- Solheim Cup – Women’s equivalent of the Ryder Cup, USA vs. Europe
4. Development Tours (Pathway to the World Stage)
The stepping stones to golf’s elite level.
- Korn Ferry Tour – The official feeder tour to the PGA Tour, where the top 30 players earn their cards
- PGA Tour Americas – A new pathway merging PGA Tour Latinoamérica & PGA Tour Canada
- PGA Tour of Australasia – The premier tour in Australia & New Zealand
- Asian Tour – Rapidly growing, with strong LIV Golf & DP World Tour ties
- Japan Golf Tour – Home of major events like the Dunlop Phoenix Open
- Sunshine Tour – South Africa’s top tour, producing DP World Tour talent
- Legends Tour – Europe’s senior tour, featuring Ryder Cup legends and major champions
5. Women’s Professional Golf
The highest level of competition in women’s golf.
- LPGA Tour – The premier women’s golf tour, featuring five Majors
- Ladies European Tour (LET) – Europe’s top circuit, closely linked to the LPGA
- KLPGA (Korean LPGA) – A dominant tour producing LPGA stars
- JLPGA (Japan LPGA) – One of the strongest women’s tours outside the U.S.
6. Junior & Collegiate Development
The breeding ground for future superstars.
- NCAA College Golf – The primary path for young talent to turn pro
- Elite Junior Circuits – Includes AJGA, USGA Junior Championships, R&A Boys & Girls Championships
- U.S. Amateur Championship – A prestigious amateur event that has launched many top pros.
