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PGA Tour returns to Doral with mixed participation

PUBLISHED Apr 29, 2026, 12:37 AM ET

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DORAL, Fla. — The PGA Tour returned to Trump National Doral this week for the Cadillac Championship, staging a 72-player, no-cut event with a $20 million purse and a $3.6 million winner's check for the first time since 2016. Scottie Scheffler and multiple top-ranked golfers are among the entrants, while several marquee names chose to skip the tournament amid a crowded schedule. The tournament is the fifth of eight signature events this season, guarantees at least $36,000 per competitor and follows the Masters by three weeks and the RBC Heritage by two; the Truist Championship is scheduled next week ahead of the PGA Championship. Organizers, broadcasters and sponsors will monitor withdrawals and competitive balance as play unfolds this week, with the field still including 10 of the world's top 15 players.

By Lauren Mitchell | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

2016: Last PGA Tour event at Trump National Doral (Blue Monster).
2016–2026: Doral not used as a PGA Tour signature event for a decade.
This week (2026): PGA Tour stages the Cadillac Championship at Doral, 72-player, no-cut, $20M purse.
Prior to event: Several marquee players (e.g., McIlroy, Fitzpatrick, Schauffele) announced they would skip the tournament.
Next: Truist Championship scheduled next week; PGA Championship follows as the next major.

News Intelligence

The PGA Tour's return to Doral means more high-stakes golf on your screen. If you're a fan, it's a chance to see top players compete for a hefty $3.6 million winner's check. If you're a golfer, watch for new strategies on the Doral course.

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Who Benefited

Tournament organizers, sponsors and the PGA Tour benefited financially and in publicity from staging the $20 million Cadillac Championship at Trump National Doral, drawing a field that included 10 of the world's top 15 players and delivering broadcast and commercial exposure.

Who Impacted

Several marquee players who opted out avoided added fatigue and scheduling strain but deprived local fans and some broadcasters of high-profile appearances, and the tournament faced scrutiny over field composition amid those withdrawals.

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