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PGA Tour Champions players livid after losing pension fund amid league’s growth: ‘It’s actually criminal’

The senior tour has been offering golfers some sort of pension plan since the mid-1980s.

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 2:16 AM
PGA Tour Champions players livid after losing pension fund amid league’s growth: ‘It’s actually criminal’
Key Things to Know
  • The PGA Tour decided to eliminate the PGA Tour Champions pension program starting in 2027.
  • Veteran golfer Billy Andrade expressed fury over the decision to remove the senior tour retirement fund.
  • Players on the senior circuit strongly criticized the move despite the financial growth of the sport.
The Story in 60 Seconds

PGA Tour Champions golfers have expressed strong frustration following the PGA Tour's decision to eliminate the senior circuit's pension program beginning in 2027. Tour veteran Billy Andrade expressed outrage over the sudden termination of the retirement fund despite the broader commercial growth of professional golf.

The removal of the long-standing pension fund has sparked backlash among senior players who view the move as deeply unfair. Critics within the circuit argue that dropping retirement security for senior competitors undermines the financial protections traditionally afforded to veteran tour members.

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