In professional golf, where careers are measured in decades, and the margins between victory and obscurity are razor-thin, the pursuit of peak player performance has never been more essential. This season, the PGA TOUR takes a bold step forward by partnering with one of the world’s most respected medical institutions—the Cleveland Clinic—to elevate player health, longevity, and competitive readiness across the global TOUR landscape.
This long‑term alliance, extending through 2032, positions Cleveland Clinic as the Official Healthcare Provider of the PGA TOUR and PGA TOUR Champions. More importantly, it signals a new era in how elite golfers prepare, recover, and sustain performance at the highest level.
A First-of-Its-Kind Integration of Medicine and Performance
Beginning this season, Cleveland Clinic clinicians and performance specialists will be fully embedded within the PGA TOUR’s traveling Player Performance Center. This mobile hub—already a fixture at more than 60 events annually—will now deliver a seamless, data‑driven approach to player care, blending advanced medical expertise with performance science.
The goal is simple yet ambitious: help shape the athlete of the future.
Through integrated care, long‑term health strategies, and evidence‑informed performance tools, TOUR players will gain access to a level of support rarely seen in professional golf. From injury prevention and rehabilitation to cardiovascular, neurological, and dermatological care, the partnership ensures that every facet of a player’s well‑being is addressed.
A Shared Commitment to Excellence
PGA TOUR leadership has been quick to highlight the significance of the collaboration. Cleveland Clinic’s century‑long reputation for innovation, compassionate care, and groundbreaking research aligns naturally with the TOUR’s commitment to player wellness and sustainable careers.
For the Cleveland Clinic, the partnership represents an opportunity to bring its multidisciplinary expertise directly to athletes who continually push the limits of human performance. As CEO and President, Tom Mihaljevic, M.D., notes, the collaboration allows their teams to deliver integrated, performance‑focused care that enhances resilience, recovery, and longevity—cornerstones of peak performance.
The Future: Data, Technology, and Human Potential
This partnership also lays the foundation for the upcoming Cleveland Clinic Global Peak Performance Center, a 210,000‑square‑foot facility set to open in 2027. Designed for both elite athletes and the general public, the center will leverage advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and cutting‑edge training technologies to better understand the drivers of human performance.
By combining the Cleveland Clinic’s clinical strength with the PGA TOUR’s high‑performance environment, the two organizations are creating a powerful ecosystem dedicated to optimizing physical and mental readiness.
A New Standard for Player Longevity
Since the first Player Performance Centers debuted in 1985, the TOUR has continually evolved its approach to player care. The addition of the Cleveland Clinic marks the most significant leap yet—one that blends tradition with innovation and sets a new benchmark for athlete support in professional golf.
For players, fans, and the broader golf community, this partnership represents more than a medical collaboration. It’s a commitment to elevating the sport, extending careers, and empowering athletes to perform at their highest potential—week after week, season after season.
