New CEO Brian Rolapp announced the cuts via memo on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Approximately 80 positions eliminated, representing 4% of total PGA Tour staff. Cost pressure from stalled PIF (Public Investment Fund) talks and uncertainty around the additional $1.5 billion committed by Strategic Sports Group drove the decision.
The layoffs follow earlier cost-cutting signals, including the removal of the Hawaiian Swing from the 2026 schedule. Rolapp is restructuring the tour with a later season start, a shift away from no-cut signature events, and expansion from 8 to 16 signature tournaments. The downsizing has been anticipated since late 2025 as tour finances remained under pressure.