Brian Harman addresses impact of reduced PGA Tour field sizes starting in 2026

Brian Harman, a member of the PGA Tour's Player Advisory Committee, discussed the impact of reduced field sizes starting in 2026. The changes include lowering the number of fully exempt players from 125 to 100 and reducing tournament fields from 156 to 144 players. The Players Championship will also see a decrease in participants, from 144 to 120. These adjustments aim to improve logistics and pace of play, but have sparked debate among players about the loss of opportunities. Harman acknowledged the challenges of these changes but noted that consistent performance will be more rewarding. Players finishing in the top 50 will gain access to elevated events, enhancing the benefits of strong play throughout the season.