In August, Golfweek released an exclusive unveiling of the 2024 PGA Tour schedule. It includes the “signature” events for the upcoming season.
Many of the signature events will not have a 36-hole cut, but the Genesis Invitational, Arnold Palmer Invitational, the Players Championship and the Memorial will feature a Friday afternoon slim down.
The PGA Tour states that “The three player-hosted Signature Events – The Genesis Invitational, Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard and the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday – will feature a 36-hole cut to the top 50 and ties plus any player within 10 shots of the lead.”
While the high-level events are evenly spread throughout the schedule, there is a point where players will have an opportunity to play signature events and majors three weeks in a row: the Memorial, U.S. Open and Travelers Championship.
The PGA Tour has defined these tournaments as such:
Signature Events in 2024 will refer to the eight limited field events featuring top players with increased prize money and FedExCup points (700 points to the winner). (These tournaments were referred to as “Designated events” in 2023.)
The Players Championship, the FedEx Cup Playoff events as well as the four majors are not included among the eight signature events.
The Sentry
Jon Rahm kisses the trophy after winning the 2023 Sentry Tournament of Champions at Kapalua in Maui, Hawaii. (Photo: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports)
Dates: Jan. 4-7
Course: Kapalua’s Plantation Course
Defending champion: Jon Rahm
36-hole cut: No.
Notable: The Sentry field is made up of PGA Tour winners from the previous calendar year as well as the top 50 players from the 2022-23 FedExCup Points List through the Tour Championship.
AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
Justin Rose poses with the trophy on the 18th hole during the continuation of the final round of the 2023 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am at Pebble Beach Golf Links. (Photo: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports)
Dates: Feb. 1-4
Course: Pebble Beach Golf Links
Defending champion: Justin Rose
36-hole cut: No
Genesis Invitational
Jon Rahm reacts following his victory in the 2023 Genesis Invitational. (Photo: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports)
Dates: Feb. 15-18
Course: Riviera Country Club
Defending champion: Jon Rahm
36-hole cut: Yes
Arnold Palmer Invitational
Kurt Kitayama holds the trophy after winning the 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational. (Photo: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports)
Dates: March 7-10
Course: Bay Hill Club & Lodge
Defending champion: Kurt Kitayama
36-hole cut: Yes
RBC Heritage
Matthew Fitzpatrick poses with the trophy after winning the 2023 RBC Heritage. (Photo: David Yeazell-USA TODAY Sports)
Dates: April 18-21
Course: Harbour Town Golf Links
Defending champion: Matt Fitzpatrick
36-hole cut: No
Wells Fargo Championship
Wyndham Clark hoists his trophy after winning the 2023 Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte. (Photo: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports)
Dates: May 9-12
Course: Quail Hollow Club
Defending champion: Wyndham Clark
36-hole cut: No
The Memorial
Viktor Hovland stands behind the trophy after winning a playoff over Denny McCarthy at the 2023 Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club. (Photo: Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch)
Dates: June 6-9
Course: Muirfield Village
Defending champion: Viktor Hovland
36-hole cut: Yes
Travelers Championship
Keegan Bradley celebrates with the trophy after winning the 2023 Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Dates: June 20-23
Course: TPC River Highlands
Defending champion: Keegan Bradley
36-hole cut: No
