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PGA Tour to Implement Halfway Cuts for Signature Events
Justin Thomas and Tony Finau's struggles at the RBC Heritage prove the need for the change.
Apr. 18, 2026 at 11:40am
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Rolapp's proposed PGA Tour changes aim to restore the competitive edge that fans expect from top-tier golf events.Hilton Head Island TodayThe PGA Tour is set to implement a new rule for the 2027 season that will bring back halfway cuts for its Signature Events. This change comes after top players like Justin Thomas and Tony Finau struggled to make the cut at the RBC Heritage this week, despite the event not having a cut. PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp believes the lack of jeopardy in many Signature Events is an issue that needs to be addressed.
Why it matters
The PGA Tour has been criticized for copying LIV Golf's model of no halfway cuts in many of its premier events. Rolapp's proposed changes aim to bring back the element of competition and consequences for poor play, which many believe is missing from the current PGA Tour schedule.
The details
Justin Thomas, 32, finished the first two rounds of the RBC Heritage at 9-over par, placing him dead last. Tony Finau was one shot and one place ahead of Thomas. With no halfway cut in place, Thomas and Finau were still required to play the final 36 holes, even though they were highly unlikely to make a significant move up the leaderboard. Rolapp's six-point plan for the 2027 season includes 120-man fields for Signature Events with cuts returning at the halfway point.
- The RBC Heritage took place on April 13-16, 2026.
- Rolapp outlined his six-point plan for changes to the PGA Tour in March 2026.
The players
Justin Thomas
A 32-year-old professional golfer who has won multiple PGA Tour events, including a major championship.
Tony Finau
A professional golfer who has won several PGA Tour events and is known for his consistent play.
Brian Rolapp
The CEO of the PGA Tour who is proposing significant changes to the tour's structure and event format.
What they’re saying
“Larger fields with halfway cuts are desperately needed in every single event on the PGA Tour moving forward.”
— Antony Martin, Author
What’s next
The PGA Tour plans to implement the new 120-man field with halfway cuts rule for its Signature Events starting in the 2027 season.
The takeaway
The struggles of top players like Justin Thomas and Tony Finau at the RBC Heritage, despite the event not having a halfway cut, have reinforced the need for the PGA Tour to bring back this element of competition and consequence in its premier tournaments. This change is part of a broader effort by the tour's leadership to differentiate itself from the LIV Golf model and provide a more compelling product for fans.
