Founded in 1999 , the first two events were held in November at the Valderrama Golf Club in Southern Spain . The third event was due to be held in Missouri , but was cancelled following the September 11 attacks in New York . The remaining five events were held in late September / early October , twice in Ireland and the United States , and once in England . The event was dominated by Tiger Woods who won five of the first seven editions
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
WGC-Mexico Championship