PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic — Puntacana Resort has formally announced the launch of the 2026 Corales Puntacana Championship, marking a historic milestone for the PGA TOUR-hosted competition with the largest setup in the event’s two decades of existence. The 2026 iteration will feature a record-breaking $4 million total purse and draw the most internationally diverse competitor field the tournament has ever hosted.
In a major shift to the event’s schedule, the 2026 championship will tee off in mid-July for the first time, a change aligned with recent updates to the PGA TOUR global calendar that opens up participation to professional golfers competing on the DP World Tour. When players take to the greens next July, 144 professionals from roughly 20 countries around the world will compete, surpassing all previous participation numbers in the tournament’s history.
Manuel Sajour, tournament director for the event, emphasized that the Corales Puntacana Championship has grown far beyond a simple professional golf competition. What began as a niche Tour stop has evolved into a high-profile global platform that showcases the Dominican Republic as a leading sports tourism destination, driving tangible progress for the country’s economic growth and long-term sustainable development goals.
Kelly Jensen, PGA TOUR Vice President of Events, echoed that sentiment, noting that the annual championship has steadily cemented the Dominican Republic’s international reputation as a world-class golf travel hub. Jensen expressed full confidence that the expanded 2026 edition will build on the event’s track record of successful, sold-out competitions.
The already-announced competitor lineup includes every former champion of the Corales Puntacana Championship: Brice Garnett, Joel Dahmen, Chad Ramey, and 2025 defending title holder Garrick Higgo. They will be joined by some of the biggest standout names on the current PGA TOUR, including Brandt Snedeker, 2024 U.S. Amateur champion Nick Dunlap, Bill Haas, Luke Clanton, Stephan Jaeger, Camilo Villegas, and Taylor Pendrith. Three domestic professionals will represent the Dominican Republic in the field: Doménico Geminiani, Anthony García, and Willy Pumarol, all of whom earned their spots through qualifying play on the local Tour Canita circuit.
Organizers have planned far more than just 18 holes of competitive golf for attendees. Beyond the on-course action, spectators will have access to a full slate of off-course programming, including live musical performances, family-focused recreational activities, interactive sponsor activations, curated local and international food experiences, and premium oceanfront hospitality zones. Consistent with the event’s focus on community impact, a share of all tournament proceeds will be directed to the Grupo Puntacana Foundation, supporting initiatives spanning environmental conservation and coral reef restoration to public education, healthcare access, and local social welfare programs.
The 2026 Corales Puntacana Championship is scheduled to run July 16 through 19 at the iconic Corales Golf Course located within Puntacana Resort. Fans around the world will be able to watch all tournament action live via Golf Channel, with additional local coverage provided by Dominican media outlets CDN Deportes, Diario Libre, and Ritmo Social.