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Cadillac Championship Joins PGA Tour’s Expanding Championship Series
8/5/2026, 6:20:48 PM
Cadillac Championship Joins PGA Tour Championship Series
The PGA Tour announced the addition of the Cadillac Championship as a Championship Series event, raising the total of confirmed non-major series tournaments to five. The event will be held at Trump National Doral outside Miami, marking the course’s return to the Tour schedule after a ten-year hiatus. The championship follows the recent confirmation of four other series stops: the Sentry at Torrey Pines, the Arnold Palmer Invitational, the Travelers Championship, and the Sompo tournament, which will assume the Napa, Calif., slot in 2027 and secure a series venue for 2028.
Expansion of the Championship Series Schedule
The rollout reflects the Tour’s gradual construction of a top-tier schedule that sits alongside the majors, the Players Championship, and the FedEx Cup Playoffs. By designating five events as Championship Series stops, the PGA Tour aims to create a more cohesive set of high-profile tournaments that offer enhanced points and prize structures. The series is expected to continue expanding, with additional events slated for future confirmation.
Tournament Highlights and Notable Participants
The inaugural Cadillac Championship, played in May of the previous year, saw Cameron Young lead from start to finish, defeating Scottie Scheffler by six strokes. President Donald Trump attended the final round, underscoring the event’s high-visibility profile. The victory marked Young’s first major-level win and positioned him as a rising contender on the Tour.
Implications for the Tour’s Calendar
Adding the Cadillac Championship at Doral strengthens the Tour’s presence in Florida and provides players with another lucrative, points-rich opportunity outside the traditional marquee weeks. The expanded series is intended to attract stronger fields, increase television audiences, and offer sponsors a more concentrated platform for exposure. As the schedule continues to evolve, the PGA Tour’s incremental approach suggests further series events may be announced in the coming months, shaping the competitive landscape leading into the FedEx Cup Playoffs.
