The PGA Tour's 2027 winter schedule is shaping up to look a lot like this year—with one notable exception: Hawaii is out of the picture.

The Zurich Classic of New Orleans is the latest event to lock in its dates, joining a lineup that feels familiar for golf fans. The American Express in La Quinta, California, will once again tee off during the third full week of January. The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am follows from February 4-7, and the WM Phoenix Open—always a fan favorite—is set for February 11-14, coinciding with Super Bowl week.

As always, the early season revolves around the Masters, scheduled for April 8-11. That major will be followed by the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town and then the Zurich Classic, keeping the traditional post-Augusta flow intact.

But here's where things get interesting: Florida remains a puzzle. The Players Championship is locked in for March 11-14, but the rest of the Sunshine State's swing is up in the air. Adding to the intrigue is the return of Doral to the schedule—though it's a far cry from the Doral of old. The course still features plenty of water and the roar of planes heading to Miami International Airport, but the magic hasn't fully returned.

At this year's Cadillac Championship, five of the world's top 15 players were absent, and the galleries—once overflowing even when Tiger Woods wasn't in contention—were noticeably thin. The PGA Tour last visited Doral in 2016, and LIV Golf has since hosted events there with better attendance. To make matters worse, the tournament faced stiff competition from Formula 1's Miami Grand Prix, which drew nearly 275,000 fans over three days. Add in tricky weather and Cameron Young's runaway six-shot victory, and the event lacked the drama it once had.

It's increasingly likely that major schedule changes won't roll out until 2028. For now, the question is whether the PGA Tour will move quickly to reinsert the Cadillac Championship into the Florida swing that leads into the Masters. Currently, Florida boasts four tournaments: the Cognizant Classic at PGA National, the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill, The Players, and the Valspar Championship—which, despite a tough calendar slot, draws a strong field thanks to Innisbrook's demanding layout.

Is there room for Doral in that mix? That's a puzzle with plenty of moving parts. As PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp hinted last August, the answers may not come until 2028. Until then, golf fans will have to watch and wait.