Why is the Barclays ?

Question

it used to always be in Wetchester NY. Anyone know why they changed it to New Jersey?

Answer 1

I'm guessing new sponsors

Answer 2

Yes, because attendance was low, ratings were low since Tiger and Phil weren't there, and the venue wasn't a favorite of many of the players mainly Tiger and Phil.  

Answer 3

I really don't know, but this new course is lookin tough. Mahan killed it though

Answer 4

Several factors, not the least of which was that Westchester membership was split over continuing to host a tournament because the PGA Tour shuts down the club for a couple of weeks, which is precious time to the northern club.

The contract the PGA Tour and Westchester share will rotate the event back to Westchester one more time in either 2010, 2011 or 2012. Liberty National in Jersey City will host The Barclays in 2009.

You can read more about it at the link below.

[ADDED - 8/22, 8:24pm CT ... An open letter from the president of Westchester CC was published today. Here's the link: http://www.golf.com/golf/tours_news/arti...