The tournament was founded in 2000 as the '' ' Tampa Bay Classic ' '' , and was originally an alternate event in autumn and late summer . It was opposite the Presidents Cup in October 2000 , and the same week as the WGC-American Express Championship in September 2002 . It was scheduled for the same week as the WGC-American Express Championship in 2001 in mid-September , but the September 11 attacks ( on Tuesday ) forced the cancellations of both tournaments
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
Valspar Championship