It was also the 43rd season since separating from the PGA of America, and the fifth edition of the FedEx Cup.

All four majors and all four WGC events were also sanctioned by the European Tour.

In late 2009, after the 2010 schedule had been announced, it was noted by golf media that most of the Tour's contracts for sponsorship of individual tournaments were locked in through that season.

However, it was speculated that the expiration of those sponsorship contracts in 2011 would see substantial changes in the PGA Tour landscape.

The number of official money events was reduced by one with the demise of the Turning Stone Resort Championship, but the tour's total prize money remained virtually the same.