Miami, August 20, 2025
News Summary
The 2026 PGA Tour schedule highlights the return of Trump National Doral as the host for the Miami Championship, alongside changes to event formats and signatory events. With a total of 39 regular season events and an elevated purse of $20 million for the Miami Championship, the schedule aims to attract top players to signature events. The season kicks off on January 8, shifting from the traditional New Year launch, and features notable venue moves and date adjustments to enhance player participation and audience engagement.
Miami — Big News: Doral Roars Back and the 2026 PGA Tour Schedule Gets a Shake-Up
What’s the buzz?
Golf fans, get ready for a season that blends nostalgia with big-time money and some calendar gymnastics. The 2026 PGA Tour schedule returns with 39 regular season events, keeps the four majors where they belong, and features nine Signature Events aimed at ensuring the top players show up at the sport’s biggest stops.
Trump National Doral is back on the map
The headline grabber is the return of Trump National Doral as the host of the Miami Championship from April 30 to May 3, 2026. This marks Doral’s comeback after hosting PGA Tour stops from 1962 through 2016, and it’ll be the 56th PGA Tour event held at the famed venue. The Blue Monster’s reputation for demanding shots and jaw-dropping risk-reward holes makes this a fitting — and dramatic — return.
Money and format — what changes?
The Miami stop will be a limited-field, no-cut event with an elevated purse of $20 million. That’s a serious incentive to draw big names, and the format keeps tension high since everyone plays through the weekend. The Tour is clearly focused on making certain events feel like must-play weeks for top stars.
Signature Events to watch
Nine signature stops are on the calendar for 2026. Expect star-studded fields at:
- The Sentry
- Pebble Beach Pro-Am
- Genesis Invitational
- Arnold Palmer Invitational
- RBC Heritage
- Miami Championship at Doral
- Truist Championship
- Memorial
- Travelers
Season rhythm and key date moves
The 2026 season starts later than usual, kicking off on January 8 at Kapalua in Hawaii instead of the typical New Year’s Day launch. The Tour’s early stretch now flows toward the Masters and then transitions into the run-up for the PGA Championship with a string of notable stops in between.
Other calendar notes you’ll want to scribble in your planner:
- Farmers Insurance Open returns to a traditional Thursday–Sunday format.
- WM Phoenix Open is set for the week of the Super Bowl, February 5–8, 2026, which should make for a lively sporting weekend.
- Mexico Open moves onto the PGA Tour fall slate.
- Cognizant Classic slots in after two signature events and just before the Arnold Palmer Invitational and The Players Championship.
- Rocket Classic shifts from June to August, landing two weeks after the British Open.
- Corales Puntacana Championship gets rescheduled to July, which creates a clash with the British Open week.
Players, preferences, and one score format gone
The Tour is aiming to concentrate top players at the signature stops, but it’s also recognizing that players pick and choose based on what fits their schedules and which courses suit their games. Not every star will show up at every signature event — scheduling and course fit matter. For example, one high-profile player has chosen to skip a signature event to support local tournaments in his home area, showing how personal priorities still play a role.
Also notable: the Barracuda Championship is no longer on the schedule, meaning the Tour has lost its only event using the modified Stableford scoring system. That’s a shift away from a unique scoring format that used to break up the week-to-week monotony.
How different is 2026 from 2025?
Expect mostly familiarity. The 2026 slate looks a lot like 2025, with minimal structural changes beyond date shifts and a few venue moves. The Tour is fine-tuning the calendar rather than ripping it up, keeping continuity for fans and players while adding a few attention-grabbing tweaks — most notably the Doral comeback and the $20 million Miami stop.
Why it matters to fans
For die-hard golf fans, these moves bring a mix of high stakes, heritage venues, and calendar headaches that are actually part of the fun. Limited-field, no-cut signature events with big purses promise drama and big names on the leaderboard. And having the Blue Monster back in the rotation means classic risk-reward golf will once again be center stage.
Bottom line
The 2026 PGA Tour schedule keeps the game’s biggest stages intact while adding a few fireworks: a late-season start, the return of a historic venue, a marquee $20 million event at Doral, and strategic date swaps to balance player priorities and TV windows. Expect big names, some strategic absences, and plenty of storylines as the season unfolds.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What city is bringing back a major tournament in 2026?
Miami is home to the returning stop at Trump National Doral, hosting the Miami Championship from April 30 to May 3, 2026.
How many events are on the 2026 PGA Tour regular season?
There are 39 regular season events on the 2026 schedule.
How big is the purse at the Miami Championship?
The Miami Championship at Doral will feature an elevated purse of $20 million and will be a limited-field, no-cut event.
What happened to the Barracuda Championship?
The Barracuda Championship is no longer on the PGA Tour schedule, removing the Tour’s only stop that used the the modified Stableford scoring format.
When does the 2026 season begin?
The season starts on January 8, 2026, at Kapalua in Hawaii.
Are there many changes from the 2025 schedule?
Only a few. The overall calendar sees minimal changes from 2025 apart from date shifts and venue moves like Doral’s return and some event shuffling.
Quick Reference Table — 2026 Highlights
| Item | Details | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Season Start | January 8, 2026 | Kapalua, Hawaii — later than the usual New Year’s start |
| Total Regular Events | 39 | Minimal changes from 2025 overall |
| Signature Events | 9 | Includes Pebble Beach, Genesis, Doral’s Miami Championship, and more |
| Miami Championship | April 30 – May 3, 2026 | At Trump National Doral, limited-field, no-cut, $20M purse |
| Unique Scoring | Barracuda Championship removed | No more modified Stableford event on Tour |
| WM Phoenix Open | February 5–8, 2026 | Week of the Super Bowl |
| Rocket Classic | Moved to August | Two weeks after the British Open |
Stay tuned: the 2026 schedule mixes history, money and strategy — and it looks set to keep golf conversations lively all season long.
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- ESPN: Trump National Doral Returns to 2026 PGA Tour Schedule
- Wikipedia: PGA Tour
- NBC News: Trump Doral Back on PGA Tour Schedule
- Google Search: PGA Tour 2026 Schedule
- USA Today: PGA Tour 2026 Schedule Features Trump National Doral
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Golf
- Sky Sports: PGA Tour Confirms Trump Doral Event
- Google News: Trump Doral PGA Tour 2026
- MSN: Trump Doral to Host PGA Tour in 2026
- Google Scholar: PGA Tour 2026
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