One of the newest team events in golf is going to have to wait a bit longer to have its second competition.
The World Champions Cup features players from the PGA Tour Champions and debuted last year at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida. It’s being postponed until 2025, however, with the news coming on the heels of two hurricanes, Helene and Milton, ravaging the Florida gulf coast and other areas of the United States.
“Our goal with the World Champions Cup is to provide a first-class experience for all our partners and fans,” PGA Tour Champions, The Concession Golf Club, Manatee County and Intersport said in a joint statement. “We are pleased that the Bradenton area sustained minimal damage, but given the timing of the tournament in relation to the recent storms, we believe that focusing our efforts on the future is in the best interests of everyone involved.
“Last year, the fourth global team competition renewed decades-old rivalries among many of the world’s best golfers in its inaugural playing, providing drama and entertainment to golf fans. We are excited to welcome back our fans and continue to build the event’s legacy in 2025.”
The World Champions Cup debuted in 2023. It’s a the three-day PGA Tour Champions competition involving three teams: Team USA, Team Europe and Team International.
In January, the event agreed to a multi-year extension to return to The Concession in 2024, 2025, and 2028. Host courses for the 2026 and 2027 tournaments will be announced at a later date.
The World Champions Cup was scheduled for Dec. 5-8, 2024. Team USA won the inaugural competition.
This article originally appeared on Golfweek: World Champions Cup postponed to 2025 after recent hurricanes devastate Florida
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