The City of Fresno hoped that a buyer could be found and the tournament would go ahead. The PGA Tour also remained optimistic, and the tournament director stated that the tournament could be played at Running Horse if the course was seeded by March 2007.
The City of Fresno expected a potential purchaser to emerge, ensuring the tournament's continuation. The PGA Tour retained optimism, and the tournament director noted that the competition could be held at Running Horse provided the course was seeded by March 2007.