The 2012 World Golf Championships-Cadillac Championship kicks off this week at the famed TPC Blue Monster at Doral in Florida.
The TPC Blue Monster at Doral is one of the most well-known courses on the PGA Tour. Measuring 7,266 yards with generous fairways and undulating greens, as well as a number of water holes, including the iconic par-4 18th hole - nicknamed the Blue Monster - where water runs along the left side of the hole from tee to green, ranked as the 33rd most difficult (+0.311) on tour last season, so should make for some exciting finishes.
All eyes are on Rory McIlroy, defending his new #1 world ranking, as well as Tiger Woods and Lee Westwood, who are coming off low rounds last weekend. The defending champ is Nick Watney, and watch-out for Phil Mickelson, a previous winner here and coming off that playoff loss at the Northern Trust last month.
On a related note, Donald Trump is purchasing the Doral resort for $150 million, and planning to renovate the facilities in 2013, so Mr. Trump is sure to keep Doral in the headlines next year.
TV Schedule: The tournament will be broadcast on the Golf Channel and NBC Sports, check your local listings:
- Thurs, March 8 from 1pm - 6pm ET
- Fri, March 9 from 1pm - 6pm ET
- Sat, March 10 from 11am - 6pm ET
- Sun, March 11 from 12pm - 7pm ET
Video: Check out some of the memorable moments from the WGC-Cadillac Championship's history.