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The PGA Tour will make its comeback to Trump National Doral in Florida, with events scheduled to take place in early May. This marks the first PGA Tour event at the iconic Blue Monster Course in nearly a decade. The return is anticipated to boost local tourism and economy, benefiting hotels and businesses in the area. Trump’s golf course has a rich PGA history but was sidelined due to political concerns in recent years. The event is seen as a rejuvenation for South Florida’s sports landscape.
Miami – The PGA Tour is set to make a return to the Trump National Doral golf course in 2026, with events anticipated to be held between April 27 and May 3. This will mark the first time in nearly ten years that a PGA Tour event will take place at the renowned course, specifically the Blue Monster Course.
The Trump National Doral has a rich history with the PGA Tour, having hosted events from 1962 until 2016, including the prestigious Doral Open and the World Golf Championships-Cadillac Championship. However, the PGA Tour moved its tournaments away from the Doral venue in 2017 due to political controversies surrounding Donald Trump’s presidency and his campaign.
Since the PGA Tour’s departure, Trump National Doral has hosted LIV Golf events from 2022 to 2025. However, it is notable that the course will not be included in LIV Golf’s 2026 schedule. The expected return of the PGA Tour is viewed as a significant victory for South Florida’s sports and tourism sectors. PGA Tour events typically attract tens of thousands of visitors, stimulating the local economy by benefiting hotels, restaurants, and various local businesses.
The anticipated revival of the PGA Tour event at Doral is expected to generate new opportunities for local vendors, sponsors, and hospitality operators. Over the years, the Doral area has seen substantial economic benefits from having the Trump National Doral facility, contributing to the city’s reputation as a luxury real estate destination.
The Trump Organization acquired Trump National Doral in 2012 for approximately $150 million and has since invested more than $250 million in extensive renovations. The organization is known for its array of iconic golf courses globally, and the Doral golf course is considered a treasured landmark in South Florida’s golf history.
Recent discussions from the leadership of The R&A have also hinted at the possibility of returning The Open Championship to Trump Turnberry in Scotland, suggesting an inclination towards mending relationships amidst the ongoing tournaments and negotiations between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf. Notably, Donald Trump has expressed support for LIV Golf throughout the discussions surrounding the sport.
Although the PGA Tour typically announces its tournament schedule in mid to late August each year, insiders have confirmed the dates for the events in question through various industry sources and official tournament pages. The inclusion of Trump National Doral to the PGA Tour calendar coincides with a rescheduling of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson tournament.
The PGA Tour’s 2026 season will commence on January 8 and is poised to follow a similar schedule to 2025, featuring various tournaments leading up to the events held at Doral. The confirmed return of the PGA Tour to Trump National Doral not only signifies the re-establishment of a major sporting event in the area but also the reclamation of an essential piece of South Florida’s golf heritage.
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