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Five Clubs · June 23 · 44 min

6.23.26 | PGA TOUR Transformation Talk with Rex Hoggard & U.S. Open Recap with Michael Bamberger | 5 Clubs

The PGA TOUR appears poised for its most significant transformation in decades. On today’s episode of 5 Clubs, Gary Williams breaks down the anticipated changes being announced by new PGA TOUR CEO Brian Rolapp and what they could mean for the future of professional golf. From meritocracy, cuts, field sizes, sponsor exemptions, promotion and relegation, and the possibility of match play in the postseason, the discussion centers on how the TOUR can evolve while preserving its core identity. Joining Gary: Rex Hoggard (Golf Channel) from the Travelers Championship to discuss what players are saying about the proposed changes, the future of signature events, field sizes, sponsor exemptions, and whether a two-tier TOUR structure is viable. Michael Bamberger (Golf Magazine/Golf.com) reflects on the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, fan behavior, golf’s traditions, Arnold Palmer’s influence on the modern TOUR, and why match play may deserve a larger role in professional golf. Plus: - Brian Rolapp’s expected PGA TOUR roadmap - The future of Championship and Challenger Series competition - Promotion and relegation in professional golf - Why every elite event may need a cut - Sponsor exemptions under scrutiny - U.S. Open reflections from Shinnecock Hills - Arnold Palmer’s lasting influence on the TOUR - Could match play return in a major way? 5 Clubs airs on Golf Channel and SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio (Channel 92). FOLLOW 5 Clubs: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5clubsgolf/ X: https://x.com/5ClubsGolf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5ClubsGolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5clubsgolf Want to wear Gary's Peter Millar fits from the show? Head to the link below and pick up the latest styles for on and off the course. https://www.petermillar.com/d/men #Golf #PGATour #BrianRolapp #RexHoggard #MichaelBamberger #5Clubs #GolfChannel #TravelersChampionship #USOpen #ShinnecockHills #GolfNews #GolfPodcast #ArnoldPalmer #MatchPlay #ProfessionalGolf

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The PGA TOUR appears poised for its most significant transformation in decades.


On today’s episode of 5 Clubs, Gary Williams breaks down the anticipated changes being announced by new PGA TOUR CEO Brian Rolapp and what they could mean for the future of professional golf. From meritocracy, cuts, field sizes, sponsor exemptions, promotion and relegation, and the possibility of match play in the postseason, the discussion centers on how the TOUR can evolve while preserving its core identity.


Joining Gary:

Rex Hoggard (Golf Channel) from the Travelers Championship to discuss what players are saying about the proposed changes, the future of signature events, field sizes, sponsor exemptions, and whether a two-tier TOUR structure is viable.

Michael Bamberger (Golf Magazine/Golf.com) reflects on the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, fan behavior, golf’s traditions, Arnold Palmer’s influence on the modern TOUR, and why match play may deserve a larger role in professional golf.


Plus:

- Brian Rolapp’s expected PGA TOUR roadmap

- The future of Championship and Challenger Series competition

- Promotion and relegation in professional golf

- Why every elite event may need a cut

- Sponsor exemptions under scrutiny

- U.S. Open reflections from Shinnecock Hills

- Arnold Palmer’s lasting influence on the TOUR

- Could match play return in a major way?


5 Clubs airs on Golf Channel and SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio (Channel 92).


FOLLOW 5 Clubs:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5clubsgolf/

X: https://x.com/5ClubsGolf

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5ClubsGolf/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5clubsgolf


Want to wear Gary's Peter Millar fits from the show? Head to the link below and pick up the latest styles for on and off the course.

https://www.petermillar.com/d/men


#Golf #PGATour #BrianRolapp #RexHoggard #MichaelBamberger #5Clubs #GolfChannel #TravelersChampionship #USOpen #ShinnecockHills #GolfNews #GolfPodcast #ArnoldPalmer #MatchPlay #ProfessionalGolf

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