With professional golf playing nearly 52 weeks a year across multiple global tours, it can be tough to keep track of exactly what tournament is happening at any given moment. This guide will make you the most informed fan in your foursome. We’ll show you exactly how to find out who’s playing, where they are, and why it matters, so you’ll never miss a big moment again.
First, it helps to understand the main stage where all the drama unfolds. Professional golf isn’t just one big league, it’s a collection of premier tours. Knowing the key players helps you know where to look.
For decades, the PGA Tour has been the undisputed top tier for men's professional golf, primarily based in North America. When people talk about "the tour," this is usually what they mean. It attracts the deepest fields and has a schedule that traditionally runs from January through the FedExCup Playoffs in August, followed by a "Fall Swing" to kick off the next season.
LIV Golf launched in 2022 and has quickly established itself as a major force, attracting some of the game's biggest names with a new format. It offers a different viewing experience with shorter tournaments, team competition, and massive prize funds.
Formerly known as the European Tour, the DP World Tour features tournaments spanning across Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. It’s where many international stars get their start, and it has a strategic alliance with the PGA Tour. Many top players hold membership on both tours.
The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) is the pinnacle of women’s professional golf, featuring incredible talent from all over the globe. The shot-making, consistency, and skill on display are absolutely world-class.
While weekly tournaments are exciting, four events stand above all others. Winning a major championship cements a player's place in history. These are the weeks you absolutely want to clear your schedule for.
The first major of the year is an invitation-only event held at the iconic Augusta National Golf Club. Known for its perfect greens, blooming azaleas, dramatic back-nine, and the legendary Green Jacket awarded to the winner, it’s a tournament unlike any other.
Run by the PGA of America, this major features an incredibly strong field, including the top pros and 20 club professionals who earn their spot. It’s contested on some of America's toughest championship courses and is often called "Glory's Last Shot" when it was held in August, but now sits as the second major of the season.
The United States Golf Association (USGA) hosts our national championship, famous for its demanding and often penal course setups. The goal is to identify the best player through the truest test of golf, rewarding precise ball-striking and incredible mental fortitude.
The oldest golf tournament in the world, The Open is played on classic seaside links courses across the United Kingdom. Battling the elements - wind, rain, and firm, running fairways - is part of the challenge. The winner is crowned the "Champion Golfer of the Year" and receives the famous Claret Jug.
So, you want to know what’s happening this week. Forget aimless searching. Here is your step-by-step process to get a definitive answer in seconds.
The most direct way to get the information is from the source. Bookmark the official schedule pages for the major tours. This is your foundation.
These pages show you the tournament for the current week, who won the last event, and the schedule for the upcoming weeks.
Apps like ESPN, CBS Sports, or Bleacher Report are fantastic tools. Download one and customize your notifications. You can set it to alert you when a Final Round begins or when a major is starting. A quick check of the "Golf" section will show you livestreams and leaderboards for every active event.
Once you know what tournament is on, you need to know where to watch it. Here’s a general rundown of where to look:
As a fan, it’s fun to follow the leaderboards. But as a coach, I want you to watch these events with a purpose. The best players in the world are giving you a free lesson in strategy and execution every single week.
Don't just be mesmerized by 350-yard drives. Watch how they play the game. Notice their course management. When a player is between clubs, listen to their conversation with their caddie. Why did they choose a 7-iron instead of a knockdown 6-iron? Why did they aim for the center of the green instead of firing at a tucked pin? That’s where the real game is played. They’re making calculated decisions based on their skill, the lie, and the situation - turning a potential blow-up hole into a manageable par.
Pay attention to their miss. When they do hit a poor shot, where does it end up? Pros often have a "miss" that still leaves them in a playable spot. They’re mitigating risk on every swing.
When you see a player stand over the ball, they look powerful and athletic for a reason. They have learned to set up in a way that allows their body's rotation to be the engine of the swing. They bend from the hips, stick their bottom back slightly, and let their arms hang naturally. This creates the room needed for the body to turn freely, creating consistency and power without just "yanking" at the ball with their arms. Notice how they stay balanced all the way through to a full finish, with nearly all their weight on their lead foot. That finish is a result of a committed, balanced rotation - not an afterthought.
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