Tim Finchem, PGA Tour commissioner, now strongly expects Doral will continue to be home to World Golf Championship events. This course has been home to a PGA Tour tournament since 1962, longer than any other Florida Swing event. But CA’s contract as title sponsor of the WGC-CA Championship expires after this week. The Tour has two more years left under its current television deal.

“We anticipate that CA will make a statement in the next week of their intentions, but if their intentions don’t include staying with the tournament, I am totally confident,” Finchem said. “We’ve been talking to companies who want to do something with us. It’s a great event, great venue, and great time of year, great field, and tremendous international exposure this week. There’s work to be done, but I’m very confident.” 

The fact that CA is waiting until after the event ends to make its announcement doesn’t bode well for its continued sponsorship. That means another title sponsor could step in with an eye on moving the event.

“We could play other places, but we like playing here," Finchem said. "It works for our television package. It works as part of the Florida swing. We have some flexibility . . . My anticipation is strong that it will be here.”