The PGA European Tour operates the three men's professional golf tours in Europe: the elite European Tour, the European Seniors Tour and the developmental Challenge Tour.
Most European Tours take place in Europe, although some are held in other parts of the world with the exception of North America.
The European-based events on the European Tour are nearly all played in Western Europe and the most lucrative of them take place in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, France and Spain.
The PGA European Tour also conducts the Ryder Cup Matches in cooperation with the PGA of America.