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Puntacana Resort officially launches 2026 PGA Tour event with record 144 international golfers.
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Puntacana Resort in the Dominican Republic has officially launched the 2026 Corales Puntacana Championship, its biggest edition yet. The ninth installment of the PGA Tour event will feature a record 144 professional golfers from roughly 20 countries, according to AP News.
The tournament will offer a US$4 million purse — the largest prize fund in Dominican sports history. Public play runs July 16–19, 2026, on the resort's famed Corales course.
A Record Field Fueled by DP World Tour Access
The 2026 field is the largest in the tournament's nine-year history. For the first time, the event will be played in July. That shift in the PGA Tour schedule is key — it allows players from the DP World Tour to compete alongside PGA Tour regulars, according to PR Newswire.
That change opens the door to a more globally diverse field. With roughly 20 countries represented, the championship is adding a true international flavor it has not had before. The 144-player field is the clearest sign yet of the event's growing prestige.
$4 Million Purse Sets a Dominican Sports Record
The US$4 million prize fund is not just a tournament milestone — it is the highest purse ever offered in Dominican sports history, PR Newswire reported. That figure puts the event on firmer footing among PGA Tour co-sanctioned events worldwide.
A larger purse also means stronger player interest. Top professionals tend to follow the money. The record prize pool helps explain why the field has jumped to 144 players, up from smaller rosters in past editions.
Tournament Profits Fund Conservation and Social Programs
The championship is not just about golf. Proceeds from the event will go toward environmental conservation, healthcare, education, and social inclusion programs in the Dominican Republic, according to AP News. Organizers say this reflects the tournament's commitment to sustainable development.
Puntacana Resort has long positioned itself as a leader in eco-tourism and community investment. Tying a US$4 million PGA Tour event to those goals gives the resort a platform far beyond the sport itself.
What to Expect When the Gates Open July 16
The tournament opens to the public on July 16, 2026, and runs through July 19. Fans will watch 144 players compete on the Corales course, a clifftop layout widely regarded as one of the most scenic in the Caribbean.
With a record field, record prize money, and a broader international pool of players, the 2026 edition is set to be the most competitive Corales Puntacana Championship to date. AP News called it "a new chapter" in the tournament's history.
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