Golf Legends, Three Teams, One Cup: World Champions Cup Returns to Feather Sound this December
Clearwater, FL — The PGA TOUR-sanctioned Skechers World Champions Cup supporting Shriners Children’s is set for Feather Sound Country Club this December, bringing Hall-of-Famers and major winners back to Tampa Bay for a three-team, three-day showdown televised on ESPN/ABC. Tournament week runs Dec 1–7, 2025, with the team competition Dec 4–7.
What it is (and how the format works)
The World Champions Cup pits Team USA, Team Europe, and Team International against each other in nine-hole matches across three days. Points are awarded for each hole won, and the team with the highest total lifts the Cup—think Ryder/Presidents Cup energy with PGA TOUR Champions stars.
Why it matters locally
- Hotel & restaurant lift: A nationally televised, multi-day event fills rooms from Clearwater Beach to downtown St. Pete and Tampa—plus strong mid-week dining and nightlife traffic anchored by prime TV windows. (PGA TOUR Champions confirms the event and dates.)
- Visitor spend beyond the course: Feather Sound’s central location (near Carillon/Gateway) funnels spectators to retail and entertainment districts across the bay area.
- Community & charity impact: The tournament supports Shriners Children’s, linking corporate hospitality and pro-ams to a Tampa Bay-rooted cause.
- Sports brand for the region: With PGA TOUR Champions staging a global team event here—and network coverage on ESPN/ABC—the bay area extends its reputation as a four-season golf market.
Development lens: the venue & access
Feather Sound Country Club sits at the nexus of I-275, Ulmerton, and Roosevelt, making it one of the most accessible private clubs in the region—good news for traffic operations, rideshare, and shuttle planning during tournament week. For nearby offices in Carillon and Gateway, expect adjusted campus operations and a bump in work-week foot traffic at cafés and quick-service spots as practice rounds and pro-ams get underway. (Tournament week Dec 1–7; competition Dec 4–7.)
How to attend
- Ticket window: PGA TOUR Champions lists the event in its 2025 schedule and ticket portal; weeklong activities span Dec 1–7. Check the TOUR’s tickets page for on-sale details and options.
- Broadcast: ESPN/ABC will televise the competition days.
