Puerto Rico Open to be unofficial event in 2018 to benefit hurricane victims

The PGA Tour announced that the Puerto Rico Open, generally an opposite field event for the WGC, will be played as a special unofficial event in 2018 to benefit the victims of Hurricane Maria.

“The Puerto Rico Open has been part of the PGA Tour for the last 10 years and our commitment to golf on the Island has never been stronger,” said PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan in a release. “Our hope is that this special event in 2018 will benefit Puerto Rico’s recovery efforts to the fullest extent, while reminding the world that Puerto Rico is a premier golf and travel destination.”

The event will return to normal in 2019.