The PGA Tour’s first elevated event is still weeks away, but the circuit has already adjusted the mandatory participation requirement for its Player Impact Program.
According to a memo sent to players last week, players will be allowed to miss one elevated event for “personal or professional reasons” and still be eligible to collect PIP bonuses.
Some players, most notably Jon Rahm, pushed back on the additional requirements, which, in theory, would include 13 elevated events, four majors and three additional FedExCup events.
“I wouldn’t be surprised if that changes,” Rahm said when first asked about the minimums, which will make it difficult for a player like Rahm to maintain membership on the PGA Tour and DP World Tour.