WGC going from Mexico to Florida this February

The World Golf Championship is moving from Mexico City to the Gulf Coast of Florida, a change driven by the COVID19 pandemic that has put restrictions on travel and kept away spectators.

The PGA Tour sent a memo to players Friday informing them of the relocation for Feb. 25-28. It will be played at Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, co-designed by Jack Nicklaus and Tony Jacklin.

Tiger Woods won the championship six times, on every course it was played except for Mexico, which he played only once.

The Concession Club was named after the famous Ryder Cup moment in 1969 when Nicklaus conceded a short par putt to Jacklin for the matches to end in a tie (the U.S. retained the trophy). It previously hosted the NCAA championships in 2015.

The WGC will be the first of four straight tournaments in Florida.