The PGA Tour just announced its new Player Advisory Council. But pro golfer Michael Kim quickly took to social media to clear up major confusion surrounding the role.

Just a day back, the PGA Tour announced the members of the 2026 Player Advisory Council. But now, Michael Kim decided to clear the air around the PAC. 

Taking to X, the Seoul-born golfer clarified that the PAC and the Policy Board are different groups. PAC provides advice to the Board.

It acts as a “voting system” depending on FedEx Cup positioning, with players grouped into different competitive sections (15 players each). These sections also include categories for rookies and Korn Ferry Tour graduates. 

He continued, “I wanna say they meet 5-6 times a yr, throw up some suggestions and talk to the board as well. No one gets paid, up to the player if he wants to participate.”

Finally, Kim highlighted the pathway for the golfers aspiring to become Board members. And these golfers need to spend some time on the Player Advisory Council first, reinforcing the council’s role as a developmental step. 

Kim’s clarification exposed how limited player power really is at the advisory level. But then again, it’s the one way for players to climb into the Policy Board. 

But for Michael Kim, it’s not a road he wants to travel. 

Why Won’t Michael Kim Be on the PGA Tour Board?

Back in October 2025, Kim appeared in an exclusive interview with DailyClubGolf. Therein, the spokesperson asked if there were any chances of him entering the PAC in the near future. But Kim rejected the idea. 

“I don’t think so,” he confessed. “I think the guys on the board, they spend a lot of hours, meetings and Zoom meetings, it becomes another job, and the golf and Tour keep me plenty busy enough.” 

“I really appreciate what those guys on the board do, so I support them the way I can, but I don’t see myself joining that pack anytime soon.”

Right now, the Player Advisory Council includes stars like Scottie Scheffler, Justin Thomas, Jordan Spieth, and 13 other professional golfers. They act as a consulting body to vet and recommend changes to the PGA Tour Policy Board. 

Kim values influence through insight rather than authority through obligation. His stance reflects a growing reality where elite golfers support governance without fully stepping into its demanding structure.

Written by

Krushna Pattnaik

Edited by

Oajaswini Prabhu