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Bob Harig

The PGA Tour's Future Could Include Smaller Fields and Fewer Playing Opportunities

The WM Phoenix Open and every other regular Tour event could see fewer players after possible PGA Tour field and exemption restructuring. | Patrick Breen/The Republic/USA TODAY NETWORK

The PGA Tour is seriously considering significant changes to its field and exemption structure, perhaps the biggest in more than 40 years and ones that will undoubtedly be controversial.

Field sizes would be reduced as well as the number of players who are fully exempt each year leading to what the Tour hopes will lead to more recognizable players each week, better pace of play and increased competitiveness in order to stay on the Tour.

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