Yes, a Texas wedge, which is essentially a putter used from off the green, is legal on the PGA Tour. Players can use any club they choose to make a shot, as long as it conforms to the Rules of Golf. Using a putter in this manner is a common strategy, especially in situations where a player needs to navigate fringe or closely mown areas.
The Nationwide Tour would be the tour before the PGA Tour, the top 25 on the Nationwide tour at the end of the season win PGA Tour cards.
The PGA Tour is associated with the sport of golf.
PGA Tour of Australasia was created in 1973.
PGA Tour on USA was created in 1982.
PGA Tour on ABC was created in 1966.
PGA Tour on CBS was created in 1956.
PGA Tour Network was created on 2005-06-09.
Tiger Woods PGA Tour was created in 2003.
Professional Golfers Association of America started in 1916.
Tiger Woods' career earning on the PGA Tour is $87,832,539. (Source PGA Tour website)
About 50 PGA Tour cards are issued each year through the PGA Tour Qualifying School and the Web.com Tour graduation. These cards give players full membership status on the PGA Tour for the following season.
The results from the PGA Tour can be viewed at the official website of the PGA Tour. They are also sometimes published on golf fansites, as well as the ESPN website.