The Cadillac Championship 2026 has come and gone, and what a tournament it was. From a brand-new Signature Event making its debut on the PGA Tour to a wire-to-wire performance that will be talked about for years, there was plenty to take in at Trump National Doral’s Blue Monster Course in Miami, Florida.
Whether you are looking for the winner, the full leaderboard, the prize money breakdown, or a round-by-round recap of everything that happened, this article covers it all. Read on for everything you need to know about the 2026 Cadillac Championship.
What Is the Cadillac Championship?
The Cadillac Championship is a brand-new professional golf tournament on the PGA Tour, launched for the first time in 2026. It was added to the schedule as one of five Signature Events on the tour, a group of elite, limited-field tournaments that carry a $20 million prize purse and no cut, meaning all 72 players who tee it up get to finish the week.
These signature events were designed by the PGA Tour to bring the best players together more often throughout the season, outside of the four major championships. With higher prize money, stronger fields, and more FedExCup points on the line, these events sit at the top of the regular-season calendar.
The tournament is played at Trump National Doral’s Blue Monster Course in Miami, Florida, one of the most recognized golf venues in the United States. The course has a long history with the PGA Tour, hosting the Doral Open from 1962 to 2006 and then the WGC-Cadillac Championship from 2007 to 2016.
When Cadillac ended its sponsorship after 2016, the PGA Tour lost its foothold at Doral and the course spent years hosting LIV Golf events instead.
The 2026 Cadillac Championship marked the PGA Tour’s return to Doral after a 10-year absence, and it did not disappoint. The Blue Monster lived up to its name, and the tournament quickly proved it belongs among the best events on the calendar.
Tournament Details at a Glance
The 2026 Cadillac Championship brought together 72 of the best golfers in the world for four days of elite stroke play at one of the most iconic venues in American golf. Here is a quick look at the key details of the tournament.
| Detail | Information |
| Dates | April 30 – May 3, 2026 |
| Venue | Trump National Doral, Miami, Florida |
| Course | Blue Monster Course |
| Par | 72 |
| Course Length | 7,739 yards |
| Format | Stroke play |
| Cut | No cut |
| Field Size | 72 players |
| Total Purse | $20,000,000 |
| Event Type | PGA Tour Signature Event |
As a no-cut event, every player in the field competed across all four rounds regardless of their score. This format is one of the defining features of a Signature Event, keeping the strongest names on the course through Sunday and giving fans four full days of top-level competition.
At 7,739 yards, the Blue Monster Course is one of the longest setups players face all season on the PGA Tour. The length, combined with South Florida’s unpredictable weather conditions, made scoring a real challenge throughout the week.
Player Field: Who Played and Who Skipped
The 2026 Cadillac Championship featured a 72-player field, bringing together a strong mix of world-ranked stars, recent tour winners, and experienced contenders. However, like most Signature Events, a handful of big names chose to sit the week out.
Players Who Competed
Despite some notable absences, the field still carried plenty of firepower. Here are some of the key names who teed it up at Doral.
| Player | World Ranking | Notable |
| Scottie Scheffler | No. 1 | World No. 1, Masters champion |
| Cameron Young | Top 10 | Players Championship winner 2026 |
| Si Woo Kim | Top 30 | Consistent 2026 season |
| Ben Griffin | Top 40 | Strong recent form |
| Adam Scott | Top 50 | Former Doral winner (2016) |
| Rickie Fowler | Top 50 | Veteran contender |
| Jordan Spieth | Top 30 | Grand slam hopeful |
| Alex Fitzpatrick | Rising | Fresh off Zurich Classic win |
Players Who Skipped
Several high-profile names were absent from the field at Doral. With three Signature Events packed between the Masters and the PGA Championship, some players chose to manage their schedule carefully.
| Player | Reason |
| Rory McIlroy | Scheduled rest after Masters |
| Xander Schauffele | Withdrew from the event |
| Ludvig Åberg | Sat out the week |
| Matt Fitzpatrick | Chose to skip ahead of PGA Championship |
What a No-Cut Field Means
Unlike a standard PGA Tour event with 144 to 156 players, a Signature Event limits the field to just 72 players. Every golfer in the field competes across all four rounds, with no 36-hole cut to thin the group. This keeps the leaderboard tighter, the competition more intense, and the best players visible throughout the entire week.
For fans, it means Sunday’s final round still features every name that started on Thursday.
Round-by-Round Recap
The 2026 Cadillac Championship was Cameron Young’s tournament from the very first hole. He led every single round at Doral, becoming the first wire-to-wire winner at the course since 1977. Here is how each round played out.
Round 1: Young Sets the Tone Early
Cameron Young came out firing on Thursday, posting an impressive 8-under 64 to take the first-round lead by one shot. While the rest of the field struggled to find their rhythm on the lengthy Blue Monster Course, Young was sharp from the start. It was the kind of opening round that immediately put the field on notice.
Round 2: The Lead Grows
Young backed up his opening 64 with a solid second-round 67, stretching his lead from one shot to five at the 36-hole mark. The no-cut format meant the full field remained in play, but Young was already separating himself from the pack. His ball-striking was clean and his course management on the long Doral layout was a level above everyone else in the field.
Round 3: Six Clear, But Weather Causes Chaos
Saturday brought more of the same from Young. He carded a 2-under 70, extending his lead to six shots heading into the final round. The day was not without drama though, as dangerous South Florida weather forced PGA Tour officials to push the final round back. Players were grouped in threesomes off split tees starting at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, two hours later than originally planned, in an attempt to avoid the worst of the afternoon conditions.
Round 4: A Penalty, a Par, and a Dominant Win
Sunday’s final round told the story of just how composed Cameron Young is under pressure. On just the second hole of his round, Young called a one-stroke penalty on himself after his ball moved at address in the fairway. It was a moment that could have rattled any player, but Young made par anyway and never looked back.
He picked up birdies on holes 3, 5, and 8 on the front nine before closing out the round with a 4-under 68. Scottie Scheffler made a late charge with three birdies in his final four holes, but it was never enough to threaten Young’s commanding lead. Young finished the week at 19-under 269, winning by six shots and cementing one of the most dominant performances seen at Doral in decades.
| Round | Score | Cumulative Score | Lead |
| Round 1 | 64 (-8) | -8 | 1 shot |
| Round 2 | 67 (-5) | -13 | 5 shots |
| Round 3 | 70 (-2) | -15 | 6 shots |
| Round 4 | 68 (-4) | -19 | 6 shots |
Who Won the Cadillac Championship 2026?
Cameron Young won the 2026 Cadillac Championship, finishing at 19-under 269 after four rounds at Trump National Doral’s Blue Monster Course in Miami, Florida. He beat world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler by six shots to claim the title in what was one of the most dominant individual performances of the 2026 PGA Tour season.
A Historic Wire-to-Wire Win
Young led the tournament from the very first round and never gave up that lead. He became the first wire-to-wire winner at Doral since 1977, a stretch of nearly five decades without anyone managing to hold the lead from Thursday through Sunday at this course.
His aggregate score of 269 also set a new tournament record at the Blue Monster, making it the lowest winning total since architect Gil Hanse overhauled the course ahead of the 2014 edition of the previous tournament held at Doral.
His Third PGA Tour Win
The Cadillac Championship was Cameron Young’s third career PGA Tour victory and his second win of the 2026 season alone. His first win of the year came at The Players Championship in March, one of the biggest events on the entire PGA Tour calendar.
Between those two wins, he also finished T3 at the Masters. In just 14 PGA Tour starts in 2026, Young had already won twice, making him one of the hottest players in the world at the time of his Doral victory.
The Sportsmanship Moment
One of the most talked-about moments of the final round had nothing to do with birdies or birdies. On the par-4 second hole during Sunday’s round, Young called a one-stroke penalty on himself after his ball moved at address in the fairway. No referee saw it. No official flagged it. Young noticed it himself and did not hesitate to report it.
“Your heart sinks when you see it move,” Young said after the round. “But it moved. That’s part of what golf’s about. There’s no one who’s going to give me a penalty there but myself.”
He made par on the hole anyway, and the penalty never affected the outcome. But the moment spoke volumes about his character on the course.
What Young Said After Winning
Young’s mindset throughout the week was clear. Tough conditions and a demanding course did not shake him. Instead, they seemed to bring out his best golf.
“When the golf course is difficult, when the conditions are difficult, that tends to make it easier for me mentally,” Young said after lifting the trophy at Doral.
It was a statement that summed up his entire week perfectly. While others in the field struggled with the length and challenge of the Blue Monster, Young embraced it and turned it into his advantage from the opening round.
Final Leaderboard
Cameron Young’s six-shot victory was the second largest winning margin on the PGA Tour in 2026, behind only Justin Rose’s seven-shot win at the Farmers Insurance Open in January. Here is how the full leaderboard looked when the dust settled at Doral on Sunday.
Top Finishers
| Position | Player | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | Round 4 | Total |
| 1st | Cameron Young | 64 | 67 | 70 | 68 | 269 (-19) |
| 2nd | Scottie Scheffler | 71 | 66 | 68 | 68 | 273 (-13) |
| 3rd | Ben Griffin | 68 | 68 | 69 | 68 | 274 (-12) |
| T4 | Adam Scott | 76 | 65 | 66 | 65 | 275 (-11) |
| T4 | Sepp Straka | 68 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 275 (-11) |
| T4 | Si Woo Kim | 67 | 69 | 71 | 68 | 275 (-11) |
| T9 | Alex Fitzpatrick | 70 | 67 | 69 | 70 | 276 (-9) |
| T9 | Rickie Fowler | 69 | 68 | 70 | 69 | 276 (-9) |
| T18 | Jordan Spieth | 70 | 68 | 71 | 70 | 279 (-7) |
How the Key Finishers Performed
- Scottie Scheffler (2nd, -13): Scheffler had a strong week from tee to green but his putter let him down throughout the tournament. He mounted a late charge on Sunday with three birdies in his final four holes, but Young’s lead was simply too big to overcome. It was Scheffler’s third consecutive runner-up finish since the Masters, following losses to Rory McIlroy and Matt Fitzpatrick in the weeks prior.
- Ben Griffin (3rd, -12): Griffin was one of the quiet performers of the week, posting four consistent rounds to finish one shot behind Scheffler. It was a strong result for the American who has been building momentum throughout the 2026 season.
- Adam Scott (T4, -11): Scott’s week was one of the more interesting stories at Doral. The former 2016 Doral champion opened with a difficult 76 on Thursday that included a penalty for playing the wrong golf ball. He responded brilliantly however, shooting 65 in the final round to climb back into a share of fourth place.
- Si Woo Kim (T4, -11): Kim was in the final group alongside Young and Scheffler heading into Sunday, sitting six shots back. He was unable to make a run at the leader but finished the week in a respectable share of fourth place.
- Jordan Spieth (T18, -7): Spieth finished well down the leaderboard but will have bigger things on his mind, as he looks to complete the career grand slam at the upcoming PGA Championship at Aronimink.
Prize Money Breakdown
The 2026 Cadillac Championship came with a $20 million total purse, one of the largest paydays on the entire PGA Tour schedule outside of the four major championships. With no cut in place, all 72 players walked away with a paycheck at the end of the week. Here is how the money was shared.
Winner’s Earnings
Cameron Young took home $3.6 million for his wire-to-wire victory at Doral. Along with the prize money, he collected 700 FedExCup points, one of the highest point totals available at any regular-season event. That haul pushed him up to third place in the FedExCup standings for the 2026 season.
Full Payout Structure
| Position | Player | Prize Money (USD) |
| 1st | Cameron Young | $3,600,000 |
| 2nd | Scottie Scheffler | $2,180,000 |
| 3rd | Ben Griffin | $1,380,000 |
| T4 | Adam Scott | $880,000 |
| T4 | Sepp Straka | $880,000 |
| T4 | Si Woo Kim | $880,000 |
| T9 | Alex Fitzpatrick | $505,000 |
| T9 | Rickie Fowler | $505,000 |
| T18 | Jordan Spieth | $310,000 |
| Top 36 | Various Players | $100,000+ |
| 72nd | Last Place | $46,800 |
Key Payout Facts
Every player who finished inside the top 36 earned at least six figures for the week, reflecting just how well a Signature Event pays across the board compared to a standard PGA Tour event. Even the player who finished last in the 72-man field walked away with $46,800, ensuring no one left Doral empty-handed.
For Cameron Young, the $3.6 million winner’s check was also his second major payday of the 2026 season. He had already collected $4.5 million for winning The Players Championship in March, bringing his total earnings for the 2026 season to over $8 million in prize money from just two victories.
Cameron Young in 2026: How Good Has He Been?
To put it simply, Cameron Young has been outstanding in 2026. The 28-year-old American has put together one of the best stretches of golf seen on the PGA Tour this season, winning twice and contending at a major in the span of just a few months. Here is a closer look at how his 2026 season has unfolded.
The Players Championship: Win No. 1
Young’s breakout moment of the season came at The Players Championship in March, held at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Often called golf’s fifth major, The Players is one of the most prestigious events on the entire PGA Tour calendar. Young won the tournament convincingly, collecting $4.5 million and announcing himself as one of the players to watch for the rest of the year.
The Masters: T3 Finish
Sandwiched between his two wins was an equally impressive performance at Augusta National. Young finished T3 at the 2026 Masters Tournament, one of the four major championships. A podium finish at Augusta against the best players in the world added further proof that Young was not just running hot for a week or two. He was playing at a consistently high level across the biggest stages in golf.
Cadillac Championship: Win No. 2
His dominant wire-to-wire victory at Doral confirmed what his earlier results had already suggested. Young is playing the best golf of his career in 2026. Three wins in 14 PGA Tour starts is a remarkable return by any measure, and the manner of his victories, particularly at Doral where he led from the first round to the last, shows a level of mental strength and ball-striking quality that very few players on tour can match right now.
His 2026 Season at a Glance
| Tournament | Result | Prize Money |
| The Players Championship | Win | $4,500,000 |
| The Masters | T3 | Approx. $800,000 |
| Cadillac Championship | Win | $3,600,000 |
FedExCup Standings
Young’s back-to-back big wins have pushed him up to third place in the FedExCup standings for the 2026 season. Scottie Scheffler leads the standings, with Matt Fitzpatrick in second. Young’s 700 FedExCup points from Doral alone made a significant impact on where he sits heading into the second half of the season.
Is He Now a Major Favorite?
Without question, yes. Heading into the PGA Championship at Aronimink, Cameron Young is one of the names every golf fan and analyst will be watching closely.
His form across stroke play events is exceptional, his ability to handle difficult course setups and tough weather conditions makes him a genuine threat at any major, and a T3 finish at Augusta earlier this season only adds to that case.
At this point in 2026, Cameron Young is one of the most in-form players in the world and a genuine contender to win any major he enters for the rest of the season.
Scottie Scheffler: Three Straight Runner-Up Finishes
While Cameron Young was the story of the week at Doral, Scottie Scheffler had a week worth examining too, and not entirely for the right reasons. The world No. 1 finished second at the Cadillac Championship, extending a puzzling streak of runner-up finishes that has followed him since the Masters.
Three Straight Second-Place Finishes
Since the 2026 Masters, Scheffler has finished second in three consecutive PGA Tour events. Rory McIlroy beat him first, then Matt Fitzpatrick, and now Cameron Young at Doral. He became the first player since Sergio Garcia to record three straight runner-up finishes on the PGA Tour, a stat that tells a complicated story about where his game is right now.
| Tournament | Winner | Scheffler’s Finish |
| Post-Masters Event | Rory McIlroy | 2nd |
| RBC Heritage | Matt Fitzpatrick | 2nd |
| Cadillac Championship | Cameron Young | 2nd |
To be clear, finishing second three times in a row is still an excellent run of results by almost any standard. Scheffler is competing at the highest level week in and week out. The concern, however, is that he keeps finding himself in position to win and walking away without the trophy.
Still World No. 1 and FedExCup Leader
Despite the three runner-up finishes, Scheffler remains the world No. 1 ranked golfer and reclaimed the lead in the FedExCup standings after Doral. His consistency across the season has been remarkable, with six top-four finishes already in 2026. No other player on tour has been as reliably present near the top of leaderboards as Scheffler this season.
Iron Play Concerns Heading Into the PGA Championship
The one area drawing attention heading into the PGA Championship at Aronimink is Scheffler’s iron play. Analysts and commentators noted throughout the Cadillac Championship that his approach shots were not at the level expected from the best player in the world. His putting also caused him trouble at Doral, with the Blue Monster’s greens playing tricks on him throughout the week.
From tee to green, there were signs at Doral that Scheffler is actually swinging the club well. If he can sharpen up his iron play and find some consistency on the greens heading into Aronimink, he will be the favourite to add another major title to his collection. Three runner-up finishes in a row only adds fuel to the idea that a big win is coming soon for the world No. 1.
What Comes Next After the Cadillac Championship?
With the Cadillac Championship wrapped up at Doral, the PGA Tour wasted no time moving on to the next event. The schedule from here through the PGA Championship is packed with high-stakes golf, and the standings are starting to take shape in a meaningful way.
Next Stop: Truist Championship in Charlotte
The PGA Tour headed straight to Charlotte, North Carolina, for the Truist Championship at Quail Hollow Club, another Signature Event on the 2026 schedule. Several players from the Doral field made the trip directly to Charlotte, with Kristoffer Reitan, who finished inside the top 10 at Doral, going on to win the Truist Championship the following week.
Cameron Young, however, chose to take the week off and rest ahead of the PGA Championship.
The PGA Championship at Aronimink Is Next
The biggest event on the horizon is the 2026 PGA Championship, set to be held at Aronimink Golf Club. It is the second major of the season and comes at a time when the tour is producing some of the best golf seen in years.
- Jordan Spieth will be among the most watched players at Aronimink, as a win there would complete the career grand slam for the Texan.
- Scheffler will be looking to defend his PGA Championship title, while Young arrives as one of the hottest players in the world.
Cameron Young as a Major Betting Favorite
Following his wire-to-wire win at Doral and his T3 finish at Augusta, Cameron Young is firmly in the conversation as one of the early betting favorites for the PGA Championship. His ability to handle long, demanding course setups, manage difficult weather conditions, and maintain his composure under pressure makes him a serious threat at Aronimink.
Sportsbooks have already placed him alongside Scheffler and Matt Fitzpatrick in the top tier of early PGA Championship odds.
FedExCup Standings After Doral
The Cadillac Championship shook up the FedExCup standings in a significant way. Here is how the top of the table looks after Doral.
| Position | Player | Notes |
| 1st | Scottie Scheffler | Reclaimed the lead after his runner-up finish |
| 2nd | Matt Fitzpatrick | Three wins in 2026, slipped from first after Doral |
| 3rd | Cameron Young | Rose from outside the top five after Doral win |
With the PGA Championship approaching and several Signature Events still to come, the FedExCup race is wide open. Scheffler leads but Young and Fitzpatrick are right on his heels, and any major result could reshuffle the standings significantly before the season reaches its final stretch.
Conclusion
The 2026 Cadillac Championship delivered everything a new tournament could hope for in its inaugural year. A challenging course, a strong field, and a champion who made the whole thing look almost effortless. Cameron Young was simply in a class of his own at Trump National Doral, leading from the first round to the last and winning by six shots in a performance that will be remembered as one of the standout displays of the 2026 PGA Tour season.
Beyond Young’s dominance, the tournament gave fans plenty of other storylines to follow. Scottie Scheffler’s three consecutive runner-up finishes, Adam Scott’s remarkable final-round recovery, and Young’s self-called penalty on Sunday all added layers to a week that had something for every golf fan.
As a brand-new Signature Event, the Cadillac Championship proved it belongs on the PGA Tour calendar. The Blue Monster Course at Doral was a worthy host, the no-cut format kept the best players visible all week, and the $20 million purse ensured the stakes were high from Thursday through Sunday.
With the PGA Championship at Aronimink now on the horizon, the 2026 season is building toward something special. Cameron Young arrives as one of the hottest players in the world, Scheffler is hungry for a win, and the FedExCup race is wide open. The Cadillac Championship was just the latest chapter in what is shaping up to be a very exciting year of professional golf.
Key Takeaways
- The Cadillac Championship made its debut in 2026 as a brand-new PGA Tour Signature Event, marking the tour’s return to Trump National Doral in Miami after a 10-year absence.
- The tournament was played on the Blue Monster Course at Trump National Doral, one of the longest setups on the PGA Tour at 7,739 yards, with a total prize purse of $20 million.
- Cameron Young won the 2026 Cadillac Championship with a dominant wire-to-wire performance, finishing at 19-under 269 across four rounds at Doral.
- Young became the first wire-to-wire winner at Doral since 1977, holding the lead after every single round from Thursday through Sunday.
- His winning margin of six shots over world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler was the second largest winning margin on the PGA Tour in 2026.
- The Cadillac Championship was Cameron Young’s third career PGA Tour victory and his second win of the 2026 season, following his earlier triumph at The Players Championship in March.
- Young took home $3.6 million in prize money and 700 FedExCup points, pushing him up to third place in the FedExCup standings for the season.
- One of the most talked-about moments of the week came on Sunday when Young called a one-stroke penalty on himself after his ball moved at address, a display of sportsmanship that drew widespread praise.
- Scottie Scheffler finished second at Doral, his third consecutive runner-up finish since the Masters, becoming the first player since Sergio Garcia to record three straight second-place finishes on the PGA Tour.
- With the PGA Championship at Aronimink approaching, Cameron Young heads into the second major of the season as one of the most in-form and closely watched players in professional golf.
FAQs
What is a PGA Tour Signature Event?
A Signature Event is an elite, limited-field tournament on the PGA Tour featuring no cut, a $20 million purse, and 700 FedExCup points. Only 72 of the best players in the world are invited to compete, making it one of the most prestigious events outside the four major championships.
What was the prize money for the 2026 Cadillac Championship?
The total purse was $20 million. Cameron Young collected $3.6 million as the winner, while Scottie Scheffler earned $2.18 million for finishing second. Every player who finished inside the top 36 took home at least six figures for the week.
Is the Cadillac Championship a new tournament?
Yes. The Cadillac Championship was launched for the first time in 2026 as a brand-new PGA Tour Signature Event, though the venue, Trump National Doral, previously hosted PGA Tour events until 2016 under different tournament names.
Who finished second at the 2026 Cadillac Championship?
Scottie Scheffler finished second at 13-under 273, six shots behind Cameron Young. It was Scheffler’s third consecutive runner-up finish since the Masters, making him the first player since Sergio Garcia to record three straight second-place finishes on the PGA Tour.
What comes after the Cadillac Championship on the 2026 PGA Tour schedule?
The PGA Tour moved to Charlotte, North Carolina, for the Truist Championship at Quail Hollow Club, followed by the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club, the second major of the season.
