The PGA golf tournament is structured as a four-day event, typically played from Thursday through Sunday. It follows the standard 72-hole format, meaning that each golfer plays 18 holes per day for a total of 72 holes over the course of the tournament.
The tournament starts on Thursday, commonly referred to as “Opening Day.” On this day, all participating golfers begin their round on different holes of the golf course. They are grouped into threesomes, with each group starting at different times throughout the day. This is done to ensure that all golfers have a fair chance to complete their round without overcrowding the course.
As the tournament progresses, the golfers continue to play 18 holes each day, moving through the course in a predetermined order. The specific order of the holes is determined by the tournament organizers and is typically rotated each day to provide variety and ensure fairness. This also helps to challenge the golfers as they face different holes and obstacles throughout the tournament.
Each hole on the golf course is assigned a par, which represents the number of strokes a skilled golfer is expected to take to complete the hole. The total par for a standard 18-hole golf course is usually 72, although some courses may have a higher or lower par depending on their design and difficulty level.
During each round of the tournament, golfers aim to complete each hole in as few strokes as possible. If a golfer completes a hole in the exact number of strokes as the par, they are said to have made par for that hole. If they take fewer strokes, they are under par, and if they take more strokes, they are over par. The golfer’s score for each round is determined by adding up their total number of strokes over or under par for all 18 holes.
At the end of each day, the golfers’ scores are compiled, and a leaderboard is created to rank them based on their performance. The leaderboard displays the golfers’ names, their total score for the day, and their overall position in the tournament. This allows both the players and spectators to track the progress of the tournament and see who is leading the pack.
The tournament concludes on Sunday with the final round. The golfers with the lowest scores throughout the tournament are typically placed in the final groups, allowing them to compete against each other for the championship. As the final round progresses, the tension builds, and the golfers strive to make every shot count in their quest for victory.
The PGA golf tournament is structured as a four-day event, with golfers playing 18 holes per day. Each hole is assigned a par, and scores are determined by how many strokes a golfer takes over or under par. The tournament follows a rotating course order and uses a leaderboard to track the golfers’ progress. The final round on Sunday determines the champion based on the lowest overall score.