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 anticipated a buyer would be found, allowing the tournament to proceed. The PGA Tour maintained hope as well, and the tournament director indicated that the event could take place at Running Horse if the course was seeded by March 2007.