Overview
The 2013 WGC‑Cadillac Championship was a professional golf tournament that formed part of the World Golf Championships (WGC) series and the 2013 PGA Tour season. The event was contested from March 14 to March 17, 2013.
Venue
- Course: TPC Doral (Blue Monster), Doral, Florida, United States
- Par: 72
- Yardage: Approximately 7,258 yards
Field
The tournament featured a field of 76 players drawn from the Official World Golf Ranking, the top‑money leaders on the PGA Tour, the European Tour, and other major professional tours, in accordance with the WGC qualification criteria.
Outcome
- Champion: Tiger Woods (United States)
- Winning Score: 267 (‑13)
- Playoff: Woods secured victory in a sudden‑death playoff against Phil Mickelson (United States), who also finished at 267 (‑13).
- Runner‑up: Phil Mickelson (United States)
Prize Money
- Total Purse: US$ 8.5 million
- Winner’s Share: US$ 1.44 million
Significance
The victory marked Tiger Woods' first tournament win since the 2010 PGA Tour season and his first World Golf Championships title since 2009. The win contributed to Woods re‑entering the top‑10 of the Official World Golf Ranking later in 2013.
Historical Context
The event succeeded the WGC‑CA Championship, having been renamed the WGC‑Cadillac Championship beginning in 2013 following a title‑sponsor change. It remained one of the four annual WGC events, which are considered among the most prestigious tournaments outside the four major championships.
References
- Official PGA Tour tournament archive (2013 WGC‑Cadillac Championship)
- World Golf Championships historical records
- Official World Golf Ranking data, 2013 season.
