{"id":214037,"date":"2025-06-18T23:59:24","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T23:59:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=214037\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:17:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:17:39","slug":"pga-tour-collection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/delta-skymiles\/pga-tour-collection\/","title":{"rendered":"From Runways to Fairways: Bid Delta SkyMiles for Exclusive PGA Tour Experiences"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>This promotion has ended; please review <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/loyalty-program-promotions\/\">current\/active promotions<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>When it comes time to redeem hard-earned points and miles, most of the focus tends to be on airline and hotel redemptions. But many loyalty programs offer more creative ways to use your rewards, like <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/marriott-moments\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Marriott Bonvoy Moments<\/a> or <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/alaska-atmos-rewards\/unlocked-experiences\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Alaska Mileage Plan\u2019s Unlocked experiences<\/a>. Delta has its own version, called\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skymilesexperiences.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">SkyMiles Experiences<\/a>, and it has just introduced a new redemption option through\u00a0the PGA Tour Collection.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a look at what\u2019s on offer with this latest addition.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Delta8217s_New_Redemption_Option_The_PGA_Tour_Collection\">Delta's New Redemption Option: The PGA Tour Collection<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Delta <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/news.delta.com\/delta-swings-new-agreement-pga-tour-adding-another-world-class-organization-partner\" rel=\"noopener\">announced its PGA Tour partnership<\/a> back in March, but the auction-based <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/delta-skymiles\/\" rel=\"noopener\">SkyMiles<\/a> redemption opportunities have only recently gone live. According to the press release, tee times at TPC courses like TPC Sawgrass are part of the plan, though those options haven\u2019t launched yet.<\/p>\n<p>In the future, Delta also plans to offer \u201cbuy-it-now\u201d experiences. For now, all three PGA Tour Playoff events in August feature various &#8220;Inside the Ropes&#8221; experiences available through auctions, including access to the TOUR Championship. One PGA Tour Champions event also includes a similar redemption opportunity.<\/p>\n<p>Below, we'll highlight the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skymilesexperiences.com\/iSynApp\/showPage.action?sid=1101601&pageName=exclusive&pgcust1=pgatour\" rel=\"noopener\">events and experiences you can bid on<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_214038\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/380\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-214038 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-16-at-10.46.41\u202fPM.png\" alt=\"pga tour collection\" width=\"750\" height=\"380\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-16-at-10.46.41\u202fPM.png 2344w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-16-at-10.46.41\u202fPM-300x152.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-16-at-10.46.41\u202fPM-1024x519.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-16-at-10.46.41\u202fPM-768x389.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-16-at-10.46.41\u202fPM-1536x778.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-16-at-10.46.41\u202fPM-2048x1038.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Delta<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"FedEx_St_Jude_Championship_August_7-10\">FedEx St. Jude Championship (August 7-10)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The FedEx St. Jude Championship, held at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee, is the first event of the FedEx Cup Playoffs. One experience is currently up for auction, with two date options. The winning bidder and a guest will serve as Honorary Observers, giving them the rare chance to walk inside the ropes with a tournament pairing on either Saturday or Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>The package includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>One preferred parking pass<\/li>\n<li>Two tournament-branded polos and hats to wear during the round<\/li>\n<li>Two ground passes for the selected day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition, separate auctions are available for Cypress Club access for four guests on each day of the tournament. These packages include food, beverages, and parking passes.<\/p>\n<p><em>These auctions end <strong>June 26, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST<\/strong>. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skymilesexperiences.com\/iSynApp\/allAuction.action?sid=1101601&rc=100&pgmode1=catpage&pgcust1=bundleFEDEXHONORARY&pgcust2=allExp&selectedCatId=17660&pgmode2=bundles\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to bid<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"BMW_Championship_August_16-17\">BMW Championship (August 16-17)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As the second event of the FedEx Cup Playoffs, the BMW Championship is a shorter tournament, but it still offers several amazing experiences. One weekend package includes Saturday Honorary Observer credentials for two, along with access to the Trophy Club on Sunday for two guests. The Trophy Club experience includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Food and drink available for purchase<\/li>\n<li>Views of the 16th and 17th holes<\/li>\n<li>Air-conditioned seating area and restrooms<\/li>\n<li>One parking pass for Sunday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>This auction ends <strong>July 1, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST<\/strong>. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skymilesexperiences.com\/iSynApp\/allAuction.action?sid=1101601&rc=100&pgmode1=catpage&pgcust1=bundleBMWHONORARY&pgcust2=allExp&selectedCatId=17660&pgmode2=bundles\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to bid<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Additionally, there\u2019s an auction for Saturday access to the Bay Club for four guests. This premium package includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reserved covered stadium seating<\/li>\n<li>Access to an air-conditioned lounge<\/li>\n<li>All-inclusive premium food and beverage<\/li>\n<li>Private restrooms<\/li>\n<li>Two VIP valet drop-off parking passes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>This auction ends <strong>July 1, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST<\/strong>. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skymilesexperiences.com\/iSynApp\/allAuction.action?sid=1101601&rc=100&pgmode1=catpage&pgcust1=bundleBMWBAYCLUB&pgcust2=allExp&selectedCatId=17660&pgmode2=bundles\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to bid<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"The_Ally_Challenge_presented_by_McLaren_August_21-23\">The Ally Challenge presented by McLaren (August 21-23)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Ally Challenge is a PGA Tour Champions event held in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan. There are three experiences currently up for auction. The first is an Honorary Observer package with Stewart Cink during the first round on Friday. It includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Two Honorary Observer credentials<\/li>\n<li>Two grounds passes with Club 1957 access<\/li>\n<li>Two meet-and-greet passes to meet Stewart Cink<\/li>\n<li>Two tickets to the Friday night tournament concert<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>This auction ends <strong>July 1, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST<\/strong>. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skymilesexperiences.com\/iSynApp\/allAuction.action?sid=1101601&rc=100&pgmode1=catpage&pgcust1=bundleALLYHONORARY&pgcust2=allExp&selectedCatId=17660&pgmode2=bundles\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to bid<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Another auction offers the chance to play in the Thursday Pro-Am on August 21. The package includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Four Pro-Am entries<\/li>\n<li>Eight tickets to the Tuesday night Pro-Am party<\/li>\n<li>Four Pro-Am gift packages<\/li>\n<li>Eight Pro-Am attendee credentials for Thursday, including on-course food and beverages<\/li>\n<li>Eight three-day Porch Venue tickets for the tournament<\/li>\n<li>Eight front-of-stage tickets for the Sam Hunt concert on Saturday, August 23<\/li>\n<li>Four three-day parking passes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>This auction ends <strong>July 1, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST<\/strong>. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skymilesexperiences.com\/iSynApp\/allAuction.action?sid=1101601&rc=100&pgmode1=catpage&pgcust1=bundleALLYPROAM&pgcust2=allExp&selectedCatId=17660&pgmode2=bundles\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to bid<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The third package is for Saturday grounds access and concert tickets. It includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Two one-day grounds tickets for Saturday<\/li>\n<li>Two front-of-stage tickets to the Sam Hunt concert, including food and beverages<\/li>\n<li>One valet parking pass for Saturday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>This auction ends <strong>July 1, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST<\/strong>. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skymilesexperiences.com\/iSynApp\/allAuction.action?sid=1101601&rc=100&pgmode1=catpage&pgcust1=bundleALLYCONCERT&pgcust2=allExp&selectedCatId=17660&pgmode2=bundles\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to bid<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"The_Tour_Championship_August_21-24\">The Tour Championship (August 21-24)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The TOUR Championship is the final event of the FedEx Cup Playoffs, held at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia, which is also home to Delta\u2019s headquarters. This event offers two experiences up for auction, identical in format but differing in group size. One is for two guests, and the other is for four, available on each day of the championship.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>One-day starter lounge passes with food, drinks, and lounge access<\/li>\n<li>A morning putting clinic before tournament play begins<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>This auction ends <strong>July 1, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST<\/strong>. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skymilesexperiences.com\/iSynApp\/allAuction.action?sid=1101601&rc=100&pgmode1=catpage&pgcust1=bundleTOUR2&pgcust2=allExp&selectedCatId=17660&pgmode2=bundles\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to bid<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Earn_Delta_SkyMiles\">Earn Delta SkyMiles<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Looking to build your SkyMiles stash for future PGA Tour Collection events &#8212; or just <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/delta-skymiles\/best-ways-to-use-delta-miles\/\" rel=\"noopener\">great uses of Delta SkyMiles<\/a>? Delta is a transfer partner of two <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/best-flexible-rewards-points-travel\/\" rel=\"noopener\">major flexible point programs<\/a>:<\/p>\n<div class=\"transfer-times\"><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-head tt-from\">From<\/div><div class=\"tt-head tt-to\">To<\/div><div class=\"tt-head tt-ratio\">Transfer Ratio<\/div><div class=\"tt-head tt-mintransfer\">Min.Transfer<\/div><div class=\"tt-head tt-avg\">Average Time<\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amex (Membership Rewards)<\/a><div class=\"tt-from-region\">United States<\/div><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/delta-skymiles\/delta-partner-airlines\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Delta Air Lines (SkyMiles)<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">1,000:1,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-immediate\">Immediate<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amex (Membership Rewards)<\/a><div class=\"tt-from-region\">United Kingdom<\/div><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/delta-skymiles\/delta-partner-airlines\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Delta Air Lines (SkyMiles)<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">500:500<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">1,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-unknown\">Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amex (Membership Rewards)<\/a><div class=\"tt-from-region\">Canada<\/div><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/delta-skymiles\/delta-partner-airlines\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Delta Air Lines (SkyMiles)<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">1,000:750<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-unknown\">Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amex (Membership Rewards)<\/a><div class=\"tt-from-region\">Germany<\/div><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow tt-arrow--region\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/delta-skymiles\/delta-partner-airlines\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Delta Air Lines (SkyMiles)<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">3:2<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">3,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-unknown\">Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/marriott-transfer-partners\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marriott (Bonvoy)<\/a><\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/delta-skymiles\/delta-partner-airlines\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Delta Air Lines (SkyMiles)<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">3:1<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">3,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-days\">1 day - 2 days<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-row\"><div class=\"tt-body tt-from\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><div>Diners Club (Club Rewards)<\/div><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-to\"><div class=\"tt-body-wrap\"><span class=\"tt-arrow\">\u2794<\/span><div><a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/airlines\/delta-skymiles\/delta-partner-airlines\/?cid=transfer-times-transfer&mid=web\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Delta Air Lines (SkyMiles)<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-ratio\">5,400:5,000<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-mintransfer\">-<\/div><div class=\"tt-body tt-avg\"><div class=\"tt-avg-unknown\">Unknown<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Or, you can build your SkyMiles through <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/delta-skymiles\/delta-credit-card\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Delta credit cards<\/a>. And now's an especially great time to sign up for a Delta card:<\/p>\n<div class=\"compare-cards-wrap compare-count-cards-3 compare-p-american-express\"><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/95\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/CardArt-DeltaSkyMilesGoldAmericanExpressCard.png\" alt=\"Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Gold American Express Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Gold American Express Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $2,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Gold American Express Card' data-ccid=\"4028088\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-GoldDeltaSkyMilesCreditCardfromAmericanExpress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4028088\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/delta-skymiles-gold-american-express-card\/91101-10-0#offer-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><br>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>2X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n<li>2X miles per dollar spent at U.S. supermarkets<\/li>\r\n<li>2X miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.<\/li>\r\n <li>1X miles on all other eligible purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/95\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/CardArt-DeltaSkyMilesPlatinumAmericanExpressCard.png\" alt=\"Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Platinum American Express Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum American Express Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 90,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $3,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Platinum American Express Card' data-ccid=\"4048101\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-PlatinumDeltaSkyMilesCreditCardfromAmericanExpress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$350<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048101\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/delta-skymiles-platinum-american-express-card\/91101-10-0#offer-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><br>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>3X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n<li>3X miles per dollar at hotels<\/li>\r\n<li>2X miles per dollar at U.S. supermarkets<\/li>\r\n<li>2X Miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.<\/li>\r\n <li>1 mile on every eligible dollar spent on purchases.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/47dd49f9-d80b-4251-aa8e-2fbf313e6402.jpg\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Reserve American Express Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $5,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.\r\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Reserve American Express Card' data-ccid=\"4048149\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-DeltaReserveCreditCardfromAmericanExpress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$650<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048149\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/delta-skymiles-reserve-american-express-card\/91101-10-0#offer-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><br>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul><li>3X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n \t<li>1X miles on every eligible dollar spent on purchases.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Our_Take\">Our Take<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s great to see Delta offering golf fans with large SkyMiles balances the chance to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skymilesexperiences.com\/iSynApp\/showPage.action?sid=1101601&pageName=exclusive&pgcust1=pgatour\" rel=\"noopener\">bid on exclusive experiences<\/a> like the ones above. These are bespoke VIP opportunities designed for a specific type of member: loyal Delta flyers who may prefer to stay grounded and spend meaningful time with loved ones instead of redeeming miles for yet another flight.<\/p>\n<p>That said, it would be great to see more accessible redemption options that do not require an auction, such as tee times or general admission tickets to events. Still, this is a promising start for members who want to use their SkyMiles to experience the excitement of the PGA Tour season finale.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ftoc\"><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Delta8217s_New_Redemption_Option_The_PGA_Tour_Collection\">Delta's New Redemption Option: The PGA Tour Collection<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#FedEx_St_Jude_Championship_August_7-10\">FedEx St. Jude Championship (August 7-10)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#BMW_Championship_August_16-17\">BMW Championship (August 16-17)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#The_Ally_Challenge_presented_by_McLaren_August_21-23\">The Ally Challenge presented by McLaren (August 21-23)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#The_Tour_Championship_August_21-24\">The Tour Championship (August 21-24)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Earn_Delta_SkyMiles\">Earn Delta SkyMiles<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Our_Take\">Our Take<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Several loyalty programs now offer ways to redeem hard-earned points and miles for events rather than travel. Delta\u2019s new PGA Tour Collection is one of them, designed to deliver bespoke experiences for golf fans with plenty of SkyMiles to spend. 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