Annual Professional Golf Tournaments On Florida’s Paradise Coast
Annual Professional Golf Tournaments On Florida’s Paradise Coast
Florida’s Paradise Coast offers perfect weather, refined hospitality and surroundings so gorgeous you’ll never want to leave. But for golf enthusiasts, there’s yet another treat – you can play where the pros play! Every year, three professional tournaments are held at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón, making the Paradise Coast a premier destination for those who appreciate the game at its highest level.
The Tiburón Golf Club is home to the LPGA Tour’s CME Group Tour Championship and the PGA TOUR’s Grant Thornton Invitational and the Chubb Classic. The resort is consistently ranked among the top 20 golf facilities in Florida by Golf Digest and Golf Magazine – not surprising when you consider that Tiburón’s Gold and Black courses were both designed by golf legend Greg Norman.
But as you’ll discover, there’s more than golf that will keep you coming back. (Maybe that’s why these three tournaments keep coming back year after year!)
Chubb Classic (PGA Tour Champions) - February
A Paradise Coast tradition for over 35 years, the Chubb Classic celebrates legends of the game in a relaxed, prestigious setting. The tournament is played on Tiburón Golf Club’s Black Course through acres of tall pines and with huge bunkers flanking the fairways. From past greats like Arnold Palmer and Tom Watson, to recent champions like Stephen Ames and Bernhard Langer, spectators get an up-close look at many household names and even more magical golf moments.
CME Group Tour Championship (LPGA Tour) - November
Played on Tiburón Golf Club’s 7,382-yard Gold Course, this season-ending event of the LPGA Tour showcases the world’s top 60 female golfers competing for an $11M purse and $4M winner’s check. It’s the largest single prize in the history of women’s golf, making this tournament a must-see. Jeeno Thitikul took home the prize in 2024, and excitement is already building to see who wins next.
Grant Thornton Invitational (PGA + LPGA CO-ED Team Event) - December
When the men and women tee it up as partners, you get a rare mixed-team event where PGA TOUR and LPGA stars compete together for equal prize money and shared glory. Played on Tiburón Golf Club’s Gold Course, the Grant Thornton Invitational is contested over three rounds: 18 holes of Scramble, 18 holes of Foursomes (Alternate Shot) and 18 holes of Modified-Four-Ball. It’s an event loved by many of golf’s biggest stars, and attracts some of the game’s all-time greats and brightest young talents.
Beyond The Game – From Tournament Attendance To Weekend Escape
It’s hard to beat watching a professional golf tournament, unless it’s taking place at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón. That’s because when the world-class golf comes to an end, the world-class resort experiences are just beginning.
Nestled among rolling greens, tropical palms and a shimmering lake, the upscale hotel offers a sanctuary for couples and families to relax and reconnect. It also features an array of stay-and-play packages to make you feel like a champion in your own right.
Spa and wellness treatments. Delectable dining and curated cocktails. Exclusive access to tournament grounds. Pools, cabana service and other amenities. The list goes on and is yours for the taking.
Should you desire to get out and explore the area, you’re also just minutes from world-famous 5th Avenue South, preeminent shopping, and breathtaking beaches. And if you simply can’t get enough golf, you’re close to a vast selection of other top-notch golf courses.
For assistance with planning your stay and attending any of these exceptional tournaments, or curated suggestions for the perfect weekend in paradise, call The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón at 239-593-2000.