Story byPhoto by Ronald Martinez/Getty ImagesJordan HarrisThu, February 19, 2026 at 5:53 PM UTC·2 min readDan Rapaport has shared what he has been hearing from Riviera after talk started circulating that the iconic venue could be added to the closing stretch of the PGA Tour calendar as part of an upcoming schedule overhaul. From 2027 onwards, the PGA Tour schedule is expected to look quite different. Brian Rolapp is being tipped to lead a major transformation aimed at getting more out of the tour. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementLast year, Harris English suggested we could be looking at a condensed 20-event calendar. More recently, Tiger Woods has spoken about how important it is for the tour to stay strong and competitive. One of those changes could see Riviera and Pebble Beach take over the time slots currently filled by FedEx Cup playoff events. Dan Rapaport responds to speculation Riviera could host PGA Tour event in AugustPhoto by Ronald Martinez/Getty ImagesWhile it’s always a highlight when the tour heads to Riviera or Pebble Beach, not everyone is convinced that February is the right place for them on the calendar. However, Dan Rapaport claimed those at Riviera were equally surprised by the reports. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement“We’ve heard all this talk, some people saying, ‘oh, it’s a done deal that Riviera and Pebble Beach are going to be played in August’.
