PGA Tour 2024: Top 5 Signature Events Golf Fans Should Not Miss

Although the PGA Tour is filled with numerous events, some of them particularly stand out. The’signature events’ of the Tour are seen in a different light as its rules and methods are quite different from other tournaments. These are limited-field events that feature elevated prize purses and FedExCup points. The field consists of almost 80 players who are a mix of top performers from the previous and current seasons.

Because of these, the signature events are among the biggest tournaments on the PGAT other than the four majors. The 2024 schedule also has eight signature events on it, and here are the top 5 of them to look out for!

The big names and deep purses of the signature events

The Sentry: The first signature event of the season will be held in the first week of the year only. The Sentry Tournament of Champions will feature the top 50 players from the 2023 FedEx Cup Playoffs. It will be held at the Kapalua Plantation Course and has a purse of a whopping $15 million. The defending champion of the 2024 Sentry Tournament is Jon Rahm, but he will not be seen on the field in the coming year because of his LIV Golf move and subsequent suspension.

AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am: Next is the Pro-AM, held in the last few days of January from January 29 to February 4. The event will be hosted at the iconic Pebble Beach Golf Links and Spyglass Hill Golf Course. Qualified to play in the event are high FedExCup point earners from other PGAT events like the Sony Open and the Farmers Insurance Open, who will be fighting for a $20 million purse. Justin Rose is the defending champion this time.

The Genesis Invitational: Next on the list is the Genesis Invitational, which is being hosted the next week after the Pro-AM by Tiger Woods. To be held at the Riviera Country Club from February 15–18, the reward is $20 million, and the field is considered to be elite. Played since 1926 as the Los Angeles Open, it is among the most revered events on the tour, and Woods hosting makes it even more special.

Arnold Palmer Invitational: After that comes the Arnold Palmer Invitational, which will be hosted from March 4–10. It is another iconic signature event, played in honor of legendary Arnold Palmer. Featuring an attractive purse of $20 million, the ground will see big names who will be locking horns at the Bay Hill Golf Course. The defending champion for next year will be Kurt Kitayama.

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Memorial Tournament: Founded and hosted by the veteran Jack Nicklaus, this is a special one. The tournament is always held at the Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio. The Memorial Tournament benefits several Greater Columbus charities and also honors the living and past champions of golf. This year, it will be held from June 6–9 for a whopping $20 million purse, with Viktor Hovland appearing as the defending champion.

One thing that distinguishes a few of these events from others is the fact that the Genesis Invitational, Arnold Palmer Invitational, and Memorial Tournament have a cut policy where only the top 50 will proceed to the finals. While the remaining events have a no-cut policy, These promising tournaments await to give fans a delightful experience.

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