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Commission defers PGA Tour Enterprises contract after concerns over notarized ownership disclosures

Board of County Commissioners, Palm Beach County · February 5, 2026

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Summary

The commission delayed final approval of a PGA Tour Enterprises contract and rejected a waiver of the county’s notarized disclosure requirement, directing staff to require notarized >5% owner lists before execution and to reconvene to consider the contract.

The Board of County Commissioners on Feb. 11 deferred action on a TDT‑funded agreement with PGA Tour Enterprises after a lengthy exchange about a county policy requiring notarized disclosure of any person or entity holding a 5% or greater ownership stake.

Commissioner Maria Sachs asked why the board was being asked to waive the disclosure requirement for a contract over $200,000. County staff and legal counsel explained the PGA Tour Enterprises ownership structure includes many investors and that PGA representatives were prepared to orally name entities holding more than 5% but had not yet provided a notarized ownership disclosure as required by county policy.

County Attorney Adi cautioned the board that waiving the notarized disclosure could expose commissioners to personal liability if they later discovered a disqualifying interest among relatives or close associates. Staff said the tournament’s timing compressed the usual procurement timeline and that PGA Tour Enterprises had previously signed similar agreements without such a formal disclosure, which county counsel noted had been an oversight.

After discussion the board voted to move consideration to a subsequent meeting (to be held in conjunction with a Solid Waste Authority meeting), directing the applicant to submit notarized ownership disclosures in advance. Commissioners who support the event said they want the tournament to proceed but also emphasized adherence to transparency rules and conflict‑of‑interest safeguards before awarding the contract.

Next steps: staff will work with PGA Tour Enterprises to obtain notarized disclosures and return the contract for formal approval once the board has reviewed and affirmed no conflicts exist.