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The PGA Tour will return to Trump National Doral’s Blue Monster Course, marking the first event there in nearly a decade. Scheduled from April 27 to May 3, this return is significant after events were moved away in 2017 due to political controversies. The event is expected to boost South Florida’s sports and tourism economy, generating substantial benefits for the local community. The return signifies a reclamation of an important golf landmark, enhancing the area’s appeal to visitors and local businesses.
Miami – The PGA Tour is set to return to Trump National Doral, specifically the Blue Monster Course, in 2026. The highly anticipated event is expected to take place between April 27 and May 3, marking the first PGA Tour event at Trump National Doral in nearly a decade. This return comes after the PGA Tour moved its tournaments away from the location in 2017 due to the political controversies surrounding Donald Trump’s presidential campaign.
The PGA Tour previously held events at Trump National Doral from 1962 until 2016, including the historic Doral Open and the prestigious World Golf Championships-Cadillac Championship. The absence of PGA Tour events has been notable, but during this period, Trump National Doral hosted LIV Golf events from 2022 to 2025. LIV Golf, however, has not included Trump National Doral in its 2026 schedule.
The return of the PGA Tour is expected to have a significant impact on South Florida’s sports and tourism economy. Such events typically generate substantial economic benefits, attracting tens of thousands of visitors who engage with local businesses, hotels, and restaurants. The PGA Tour’s presence in the area may create new opportunities for local vendors, sponsors, and hospitality operators, further enhancing the economic landscape of Doral and its surroundings.
The Doral area has already seen benefits from the presence of Trump National Doral, which has contributed to the city’s emergence as a luxury real estate hub. The Trump Organization purchased Trump National Doral in 2012 for approximately $150 million and subsequently invested an additional $250 million in renovations to enhance the property’s appeal. The organization boasts several iconic golf properties around the globe, further solidifying its status in the golf community.
Recent discussions among the leadership of The R&A have even suggested the potential return of The Open Championship to Trump Turnberry in Scotland, indicating a broader trend of reconsidering venues associated with the Trump name. The confirmations regarding the Doral event have spurred discussions about an olive branch being extended to Donald Trump amidst ongoing tours and negotiations between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf. Notably, Trump’s support for LIV Golf has been vocal, leading observers to speculate about the implications of such relationships.
The PGA Tour typically announces its tournament schedule in mid to late August of the previous year. However, dates for signature events, including the highly anticipated return to Doral, have already been confirmed through industry sources and official tournament pages. The addition of Doral back into the PGA Tour schedule coincides with the rescheduling of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, emphasizing a reorganization within the tour’s offerings for the 2026 season.
The 2026 PGA Tour season is expected to start on January 8 and will likely follow a similar pattern to the 2025 schedule through various tournaments leading up to and including the Doral event. The confirmed return of the PGA Tour to Doral is not merely a sporting event; it is viewed as a reclamation of a significant landmark in South Florida’s golf heritage, rejuvenating interest and activity in a venue once considered a mecca for golf enthusiasts.
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