Which is better European Tour or PGA Tour?

The total prize money available on the European Tour is approximately half that of the PGA Tour. However this includes the majors and World Golf Championships, which are the most lucrative on the schedule, so the difference for regular tournaments is substantially higher.

What is the difference between PGA Tour and European Tour?

The European Tour is the main pro golf tour in Europe, just like the PGA Tour is in the US, but the latter is the premier tour in the world with the best players and most prize money. There are also a variety of additional lesser tours, and they generally operate with the lesser ones feeding the bigger ones.

How do you get from Challenge tour to European Tour?

The race to reach the European Tour… The top 20 on the Road to Mallorca at the end of the season all earn promotion to the European Tour. The winner of the Road to Mallorca Rankings receives a Silver Salver (first awarded in 2009), and Category 13 membership of the European Tour.

What is mini tour golf?

Mini tour tournaments are held year-round in Florida, Arizona and Southern California for players to tee it up. A large percentage of players work in the off-season at golf courses in some capacity, either as a caddy or in the bag room or pro shop to make ends meet.

What does winning a European Tour event get you?

Winning a European Tour event provides a European Tour card for a minimum of two years, with an extra year added for each additional win with a maximum of five years.

Do European Tour wins count as PGA Tour wins?

Tiger Woods’ European Tour Wins The four major championships plus WGC victories are counted as official wins on the European Tour, too. Woods is credited with 40 official European Tour victories, most of which are majors and WGC events. Those tournaments are already included in the PGA Tour list above.

Do golfers play PGA and European Tour?

In addition, the PGA TOUR will continue to work with the European Tour on commercial opportunities for the event. “When we announced the Strategic Alliance at the end of last year, we said it was a landmark moment for global golf’s ecosystem that would benefit all members of both Tours,” said Pelley.

Who qualifies for the European tour?

European Tour Qualifying School is arguably the toughest test in golf. Held between September and November each year, only the top 25 players – and ties – at the end of the six-round Final Stage will make the grade and earn European Tour cards for the following season.

How much does it cost to enter a European Tour event?

Most professionals competing in a pre-tournament qualifying event pay entry fees of $400 apiece, except for Champions and Nationwide Tour players ($100 each) and non-exempt PGA Tour members (no entry fee).

What is the Mackenzie tour in golf?

PGA Tour Canada, commonly referred to as the Canadian Tour, is a men’s professional golf tour headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. In 2015, Mackenzie Investments became the umbrella sponsor of the tour, branding it as the Mackenzie Tour – PGA Tour Canada.

How many senior golf tours are there?

The two main senior tours are: PGA Tour Champions (based in the United States) Staysure Tour (formerly known as European Senior Tour)

What is the average purse on the European tour?

The average purse for a regular PGA Tour event is $6 million. With exception of the eight Rolex Series Tournaments on the European Tour, purse sizes in Europe hover around $2-3 Million.