Island Welcomes Golf Professionals for 17th Playing of PGA TOUR's Puerto Rico Open

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, March 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The PGA TOUR has arrived for the 17th playing of the Puerto Rico Open this week, when 132 players – including four Puerto Ricans – will compete for shares of the $4 million prize purse and FedEx Cup points on the Championship Course at Grand Reserve Golf Club in Rio Grande.

The Puerto Rico Open is airing on multiple channels Thursday-Sunday of tournament week including Golf Channel (USA).

Title sponsor Puerto Rico Tourism Company has partnered with the PGA TOUR for years, highlighting the destination, its golf and other Island attractions, and generating substantial charitable donations.

Since 2008, the Puerto Rico Open has been giving back to the community, reflecting the Island's commitment to making a difference. More than $4.2 million has been donated to organizations that impact thousands of lives across the Island.

"As title sponsor, Puerto Rico Tourism Company is proud to reinforce its long-standing commitment to the Puerto Rico Open, an event that continues to capture global attention while positioning our Island as a premier golf destination. This tournament is not only a showcase of world-class talent, but also a powerful engine for tourism growth and economic development – both of which are top priorities for Governor Jenniffer González," said Willianette Robles, Executive Director, Puerto Rico Tourism Company.

Some of the PGA TOUR's biggest names and rising stars have won or placed high on the Puerto Rico Open leaderboard, including Viktor Hovland and Jordan Spieth. Puerto Rico will be represented in the field by four Puerto Ricans – Chris Nido, Reinaldo Simoni, Gustavo Rangel, and Kelvin Hernández.

The Puerto Rico Open is airing on multiple channels Thursday-Sunday of tournament week including Golf Channel (USA) with streaming on the NBC Sports App and NBCSports.com. In the region of Latin America, Golf Channel Latin America will provide coverage in Spanish.

The Championship Course is an amenity of the oceanfront Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve and exemplifies Puerto Rico golf.  "People love playing and staying amid the Island's swaying palm trees, teal-colored surf, and rainforest ridgeline," said Glorianna Yamin, VP of Marketing, Discover Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rico's 18 golf courses are located throughout the Island, where history, music, culture, gastronomy, nightlife, and natural wonders abound. The Island requires no passport for American citizens, is bilingual, uses the U.S. dollar, and is the Caribbean's air hub. There are 4,000-plus restaurants and lodging options of every kind.

For more information, visit: www.tourism.pr.gov and www.DiscoverPuertoRico.com

Media Contact: Daniel Shepherd, dan@danshepherdpr.com 

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