What the competition is
A tournament score records performance at that event, while the season structure determines progression and awards across events. The Tour changed the TOUR Championship in 2025 by removing Starting Strokes, so an older explanation with players beginning on different scores should not be carried forward as the current default. The PGA Championship is a separate major organised by the PGA of America, not simply another name for the PGA Tour.
Following the competition
Keep the actual tournament and round in a reminder. A group’s tee time is different from a coverage window or the time the leaders finish. For a season table, read the relevant points or qualification position rather than copying a single tournament’s strokes-to-par column. Venue date and local tee time are needed for Australian conversion.
| Detail | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Circuit | Many tournaments across a season. |
| Leaderboard | Scores within the individual event. |
| FedExCup | A season-level race. |
| TOUR Championship change | Starting Strokes were removed in 2025. |
Questions about this guide
Is PGA Tour the same organisation or event as the PGA Championship?
No. The major is organised by the PGA of America.
Can an old Starting Strokes diagram be treated as current?
No. The TOUR Championship format changed in 2025.