Miami, August 20, 2025
News Summary
The PGA Tour has announced the return of Trump National Doral, home to the iconic Blue Monster, with a new tournament called the Miami Championship set for April 30 to May 3, 2026. After nearly a decade out of the rotation, this Signature Event will feature a strong field of top players from the previous year’s FedEx Cup standings. The return of this historic course is significant for golf enthusiasts who appreciate challenging courses and rich history, and it marks a fresh chapter in the PGA Tour’s schedule.
Miami — The Blue Monster roars back onto the PGA Tour scene
Big news, big waves: Doral is back
Golf fans, clear your schedules. The PGA Tour revealed its 2026 schedule on August 19, 2025, and one of the loudest headlines is the return of Trump National Doral — home of the legendary Blue Monster. After nearly a decade away from the regular Tour rotation, Doral will host a new tournament in late spring of 2026.
Meet the new kid: the Miami Championship
The event — currently called the Miami Championship — is set for April 30 to May 3, 2026. It’s been added to the slate of 35 official FedEx Cup events and will be classified as a Signature Event. That means you should expect a stronger field than a standard regular-season stop, since Signature Events include top performers from the previous year’s FedEx Cup standings.
The tournament arrives without a confirmed title sponsor for now, but organizers say an announcement is expected in the coming months. The Miami stop is taking the place of the tournament that moved to Mexico; that Mexico event will shift to the FedEx Cup Fall slate instead.
Why the return matters
The Blue Monster is not just any course — it carried PGA Tour events from 1962 until 2016 and has serious history. The course fell off the PGA Tour calendar when the longtime title sponsor did not renew and no replacement was found. The event originally moved to Mexico and was rebranded, leaving Doral to host other competitions in the meantime. For fans who love wide fairways, devilish water, and a course that tests every shot, this is a welcome comeback.
Where this fits into the 2026 season
The 2026 PGA Tour season kicks off on January 8, 2026, at The Sentry in Maui. The start date is nudged six days later than the prior year to avoid opening on New Year’s Day. The Miami Championship slots into late April and will expand the Tour’s Signature Event lineup to nine tournaments for the year. The Wyndham Championship will remain the final regular-season stop before the FedExCup Playoffs, which will mark their 20th edition in 2026.
Other schedule switches to know
- The WM Phoenix Open and the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am swapped dates — expect a shuffle in players’ spring planning.
- The Corales Puntacana Championship moves from mid-April to July, landing the same week as The Open Championship.
- The Rocket Classic shifts from late June to the end of July for 2026.
A note about recent history at Doral
In recent years, Trump National Doral had been hosting an annual professional event for another tour. That stop ran for four years at the property but is not part of that other tour’s 2026 schedule. Now the PGA Tour is bringing its own event back to the property, flipping the narrative and putting the Blue Monster back on the map for the main Tour calendar.
What to look for next
Keep an eye on the title sponsor news for the Miami Championship and the official player list as we get closer to April 2026. With Signature Event status, the field is likely to attract big names and FedEx Cup point leaders. Golf calendars will be reshaped slightly by the date swaps, so planning travel and viewing parties around those new windows is a smart move.
Bottom line
It’s a classic comeback story: a historic track returns to the PGA Tour fold, a new Signature Event rises in the Sunshine State, and the 2026 season gets a fresh rhythm. Golf fans who love drama, history, and challenging golf will get a little extra to celebrate next spring as Doral’s Blue Monster readies itself for a new chapter.
FAQ
What are the dates for the new Miami event?
The Miami Championship is scheduled from April 30 to May 3, 2026.
Is this a full FedEx Cup event?
Yes. The tournament is one of the 35 official FedEx Cup events for 2026 and is labeled as a Signature Event.
Will the event have a title sponsor?
There is no confirmed title sponsor yet. An announcement is expected in the coming months.
Why was Doral off the Tour schedule before?
Doral last hosted a PGA Tour event through 2016. It left the schedule after a long-time title sponsor did not renew and no replacement sponsor was found. The event moved to Mexico and was rebranded.
When does the 2026 PGA Tour season begin?
The 2026 season begins on January 8, 2026, at The Sentry in Maui.
Any other major schedule changes?
Yes — among the changes, the WM Phoenix Open and AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am swapped dates; Corales Puntacana moves to July; the Rocket Classic moves to the end of July; and the Mexico Open is shifting to the FedEx Cup Fall slate.
Quick reference table
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Event name (working) | Miami Championship |
| Venue | Trump National Doral (Blue Monster) |
| Dates | April 30 – May 3, 2026 |
| Classification | Signature Event (part of FedEx Cup) |
| Title sponsor | TBD — announcement expected in coming months |
| Replaces | Regular-season slot previously held by the Mexico event (now moving to Fall slate) |
| Season start | January 8, 2026 at The Sentry in Maui |
| FedExCup playoffs | 2026 marks the 20th edition |
| Signature Event count in 2026 | Nine |
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- USA Today: PGA Tour 2026 Schedule
- Wikipedia: PGA Tour
- Sky Sports: PGA Tour Signature Event
- Google Search: PGA Tour 2026 Schedule
- NBC Sports: 2026 PGA Tour Schedule Released
- Encyclopedia Britannica: PGA Tour
- Golf.com: PGA Tour Schedule Changes in 2026
- Google News: PGA Tour 2026 Schedule
- Reuters: PGA Tour 2026 Schedule Release
- Today’s Golfer: 2026 PGA Tour Schedule
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