The PGA Tour's Championship Series is set to get a new sponsor in Raymond James, a financial corporation with a well-known association with the Buccaneers' stadium. This move comes as Wyndham's 20-year title sponsorship of the Wyndham Championship expired, raising questions about the event's future. The tour is reportedly seeking at least $30M annually from Championship Series title sponsors, with the North Carolina General Assembly offering up to $40M to keep the tournament at the top tier. This deal includes a requirement for the tour to hold at least four Championship Series tournaments over a four-year period. Raymond James' entry into the Championship Series is seen as a significant development, but the length of the deal and the amount paid remain unknown. The tour has confirmed five other Championship Series events for 2028, with more expected to join. The postseason structure is still being finalized, and the 3M Open, the only PGA Tour event in Minnesota, has reportedly bid for a Championship Series spot. The FedEx St. Jude Championship, however, will not be part of the Championship Series. This shift in sponsorship and tournament structure highlights the evolving landscape of the PGA Tour, with Raymond James stepping in to fill a key role in the tour's top-level events.
