PGA at Detroit Golf Club – Todd Flood Says several hurdles cleared.

PGA Tour looking like it’s coming to Detroit in 2012
Detroit Free Press – Carlos Monarrez / Chrissie Thompson

With most key logistical matters addressed, confidence is higher than ever that Cadillac will sponsor a PGA Tour event at Detroit Golf Club in 2012.

Discussions continue between the tour and Cadillac, a person familiar with the negotiations said. In November, Cadillac and the tour jointly announced their interest in bringing a tournament back to Michigan after the final Buick Open was played in 2009. General Motors officially returned to sponsoring golf today, when the Cadillac Championship teed off in Miami.

“It’s something that, obviously, we want to help make happen,” Cadillac spokesman Nick Twork said. “We’re just not in a place where we can provide any additional details. We haven’t inked any deals or anything like that. Obviously, we’re very excited to, hopefully, bring golf back to Detroit.”

PGA Tour officials declined to comment.

Several hurdles have been cleared that would allow the tournament to take place. Detroit Golf Club spokesman Todd Flood said the PGA Tour has vetted the club and given it the green light to host a tournament.

“We’re first in consideration if a tournament comes to the Detroit area,” Flood said.

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