If a move from Palm Springs occurs, I hope they don't make the mistake of using a retread venue such as Champions, Woodlands or any other former Houston Open sites. With the comparisons from players to the Masters, why not follow that path? I realize you can't create tradition with a first-time event, but I'd love to see them try to create an exclusive, permanent home for the event at Whispering Pines. The obvious drawback is the location 90 minutes from Houston, but countless events overcome such a barrier. Other than that, the club checks nearly every box I can think of:
1. Great golf course
2. Seasonally open with national membership
3. Expansive property for media, spectators, etc.
4. 33 on-site rooms in cottages - reserve them for current & past champions to have a pre-tournament on-site presence similar to Augusta (Champions Dinner, etc.)
5. Short course for Wednesday event
6. Let location enhance exclusivity (e.g. limited ticket sales)
7. Let the area grow up around the event. Women's golf isn't as demanding as men's in terms of staging events.
All other venues in Houston seem temporary and any sponsor is willing to sell out for next better deal. That's already happened with the LPGA Championship. Let them honor Dinah and her legacy the same way that Augusta does Bobby Jones.