History of Puerto Rico Open in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 5, 2026

The Puerto Rico Open is a PGA Tour professional golf tournament established in 2008, uniquely held in Puerto Rico at the Coco Beach Golf Course designed by Tom Kite. Initially an alternate event to the WGC-Cadillac Championship in early March until 2015, it shifted to late March in 2016, coinciding with the WGC-Dell Match Play. The Golf Channel broadcasts all four rounds of the tournament.

1956: First Puerto Rico Open

In 1956, the Puerto Rico Open was played as a fixture on the PGA-sponsored Caribbean Tour.

1965: Puerto Rico Open Rescheduled

In 1965, sponsors rescheduled the Puerto Rico Open to later in the calendar year.

1967: Puerto Rico Open End Date

In 1967, the Puerto Rico Open was played for the last time until it was revived in 2004.

2004: Puerto Rico Open Revival

In 2004, the Puerto Rico Open was revived as a stop on the Tour de las Américas.

2005: Puerto Rico Open on Tour de las Américas

In 2005, the Puerto Rico Open was a stop on the Tour de las Américas.

2008: Puerto Rico Open Reincarnated as PGA Tour Event

In 2008, the Puerto Rico Open was reincarnated as a PGA Tour event.

2008: Inaugural Puerto Rico Open

In 2008, the Puerto Rico Open, a professional golf tournament on the PGA Tour, was first played. It is the only PGA Tour event held in Puerto Rico to date.

2009: Michael Bradley wins Puerto Rico Open

Michael Bradley won the Puerto Rico Open in 2009, he later won it for a second time in 2011, but never won another PGA Tour event.

2011: Michael Bradley wins Puerto Rico Open for a second time

Michael Bradley won the Puerto Rico Open for a second time in 2011, after winning his first in 2009, but never won another PGA Tour event.

2015: Puerto Rico Open Prize Fund

In 2015, the Puerto Rico Open's prize fund was US$3 million with $540,000 going to the winner. The winner earns 300 FedEx Cup points and 24 OWGR points.

2016: Puerto Rico Open Date Change

In 2016, the Puerto Rico Open moved to late March, opposite the WGC-Dell Match Play.

2016: Tony Finau wins Puerto Rico Open

Tony Finau won the Puerto Rico Open in 2016.

2018: Puerto Rico Open as Fundraiser

In 2018, the Puerto Rico Open was an unofficial event as a fundraiser for relief efforts after Hurricane Maria, and was played at TPC Dorado Beach.

December 2020: Viktor Hovland Breaks the Curse

In December 2020, Viktor Hovland broke the "curse" associated with the Puerto Rico Open by winning the Mayakoba Golf Classic after winning the Puerto Rico Open earlier in the year.

2021: Tony Finau Matches Feat

In 2021, Tony Finau matched the feat of breaking the "curse" associated with the Puerto Rico Open when he won The Northern Trust after winning the Puerto Rico Open in 2016.