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The PGA Tour will make its much-anticipated return to Trump National Doral in Miami at the Blue Monster Course. This significant event will be the first PGA Tour contest at the venue in nearly a decade. The return is expected to boost the local economy by attracting visitors and providing opportunities for local businesses. Trump National Doral has a storied past with the PGA Tour and has undergone extensive renovations, solidifying its status as a premier golf destination. This reinstatement is viewed as a pivotal moment for golf in South Florida.
Miami – The PGA Tour is set to make a much-anticipated return to Trump National Doral in Miami, specifically at the renowned Blue Monster Course, in 2026. This historic event is slated to occur between April 27 and May 3, 2026, marking the first PGA Tour contest held at the venue in nearly a decade.
Trump National Doral hosted PGA Tour events from 1962 until 2016, including the widely recognized Doral Open and the World Golf Championships-Cadillac Championship. However, the tournament was moved from Doral in 2017 amid political controversies tied to Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. In the years since, while the PGA Tour has remained absent, the course has served as a host for LIV Golf events from 2022 to 2025, although it is excluded from LIV’s schedule for 2026.
The return of the PGA Tour is considered a significant boon for the South Florida sports and tourism economy. PGA Tour events are known for generating substantial economic impact, drawing tens of thousands of visitors and providing a boost to local businesses, hotels, and restaurants. The comeback of the PGA Tour at Doral is expected to create new opportunities for local vendors, sponsors, and hospitality operators.
Since the Trump Organization acquired Trump National Doral in 2012 for approximately $150 million, it has invested an additional $250 million into renovations, solidifying its position as a premier golf destination. As a result, the Doral area has seen an increase in luxury real estate development, benefiting from the prestige associated with the golf club.
This development comes at a time when discussions are re-emerging regarding other prominent golf events, such as the potential return of The Open Championship to Trump Turnberry in Scotland. The confirmed addition of Doral back into the PGA Tour schedule aligns with the PGA’s broader strategy regarding tournament placements, particularly following the rescheduling of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson.
The 2026 season for the PGA Tour is scheduled to commence on January 8, and is expected to continue along a similar trajectory as its 2025 predecessor through various tournaments. Though the PGA Tour traditionally announces its official tournament schedule in mid to late August the year before, the dates for signature events, including those at Doral, have already been verified through industry sources and official tournament pages.
The enthusiastic return to Trump National Doral is viewed as more than just a sporting event; it symbolizes the reclamation of a significant landmark in South Florida’s rich golf heritage. As the PGA Tour looks forward to reestablishing its presence in Miami, the potential for renewed interest in the area is palpable, providing further opportunities for economic growth and cultural engagement surrounding the sport.
In summary, the PGA Tour’s decision to reinstate Doral as a key event in its schedule marks a pivotal moment for the future of golf in South Florida. This development promises to reinvigorate the local economy while also rekindling the rich history associated with the Trump National Doral.
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