While Justin Thomas was away, Brian Rolapp made some huge announcements for the 2027 season. Shorter schedule, bigger fields, and more opportunities were on the agenda. Things looked promising for those who were missing out on some big events in the past. And Thomas has finally shared his thoughts on the CEO’s vision for the future.

“I think it’s weird, it’s a strange situation of guys, you know, you have status, you’re in some events, you’re not in some events. When do I find out if I’m in this? It’s also hard for the PGA TOUR to go to these sponsors asking for a lot of money, and they don’t even know the kind of fields they’re going to get because of who is going to be playing where.” Thomas told the media during the Valspar Championship 2026 presser.

He was talking about the current setup that limits the Signature event fields. The last $20 million tournament only boasted a 72-player field with a cutline. That meant quite a number of golfers missed the opportunity to play at Bay Hill. However, based on Rolapp’s new structure, even the Signature events will host 120 players. And the two-time major winner finds it promising.

“I think it’s hard because it’s balancing trying not to reshape or completely change what the TOUR looks like, but of tightening it up, if you will, or just making it more black and white, more right in front of you. You can never perfect it, but trying to sharpen it and get it as good as you possibly can.”

“So I think that there’s some kind of version of making those fields bigger, it’s better. I think cuts are a part of our game. I think it’s a big part of the history of golf. Yeah, I have a lot of faith in what Brian’s doing and, yeah, I think he’s very passionate about what he’s doing as well.”

Thomas understands it’s challenging to find the right balance to satisfy everyone. But he believes that having bigger fields aligns with tried and tested formulas. Even pros like Lucas Glover and Erik van Rooyen have been vocal about their dislike for the smaller Signature event fields. They would probably be as satisfied as Thomas regarding the changes lined up for 2027.

Thomas is not the only one who has spoken in favor of the changes Rolapp has proposed. A few of his peers also hold the same opinion.

Justin Thomas shares the same opinion as some of his peers

It’s evident that Justin Thomas is on board with Brian Rolapp’s vision for the future of the PGA Tour. While he might face increased competition, he understands that bigger fields will only improve the quality of the product.

Interestingly, Thomas is not the only one who holds those views. Rory McIlroy also shares the same opinion regarding the plans for 2027 and beyond. During an interview, he acknowledged the efforts Rolapp had put in to improve the NFL. The Irishman hopes that the CEO will bring the same level of positive transition to the PGA Tour as well.

Other than that, Rolapp certainly has the support of Tiger Woods. They worked together to formulate the strategy for 2027. In fact, the Big Cat was the first one to reveal details about a shorter schedule to the world back in December 2025. With Thomas also in the mix, Rolapp must be feeling confident as ever to execute the plan.