PGA Tour Returns to Asheville, North Carolina, After 80 Years

The PGA Tour is adding a tournament in Asheville, North Carolina, to be staged at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove — the first tour event in the destination in more than 80 years. The Biltmore Championship in Asheville will debut September 17–20, 2026.

As part of a four-year deal, Biltmore Estate and Explore Asheville will serve as co-title sponsors of the tournament, which will be broadcast on Golf Channel and three properties produced from PGA Tour Studios: PGA Tour LIVE on ESPN+, Sirius XM and the World Feed.

“After more than eight decades since the Asheville Land of the Sky Open, the PGA Tour is pleased to make its return to the Blue Ridge Mountains with the Biltmore Championship in Asheville, a proud name synonymous with the region,” said Tyler Dennis, PGA Tour chief competitions officer. “We are honored to partner with Biltmore Estate and Explore Asheville on this exciting new event and look forward to building a partnership that spotlights the strength and beauty of the area and its community.”

The announcement comes just over one year since Tropical Storm Helene left historic devastation to the region.

“We are honored to partner with the PGA Tour, Explore Asheville and The Cliffs as a title sponsor of the Biltmore Championship in Asheville,” said Mark Hemphill, Biltmore’s chief marketing officer. “Bringing a world-class golf tournament to the mountains of North Carolina creates an opportunity to make a positive, enduring impact on our community and economy. We look forward to an inspiring competition and inviting guests to discover the unique natural beauty and gracious hospitality of our area.”

Designed by Jack Nicklaus, The Cliffs at Walnut Cove is a private course located in Arden, North Carolina, near Asheville Regional Airport and downtown Asheville.

The tournament marks a return to the region after decades away. The Asheville Land of the Sky Open was contested in the early 1920s, followed by the Asheville Open as official PGA Tour event from 1939 to 1942. Ben Hogan won the final three of those events.

“After more than 80 years, Explore Asheville is thrilled to team up with Biltmore to welcome the PGA Tour back to Asheville, Buncombe County and Western North Carolina for the next four years,” said Vic Isley, president and CEO for Explore Asheville and the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority.” The PGA Tour’s Biltmore Championship in Asheville will draw more than 100 players, thousands of spectators, millions of dollars in direct spending for area businesses, and hours of live national television coverage shining a light on the beauty of our region – all to support our creative travel and hospitality community. Importantly, we value the charity impacts that PGA TOUR events generate for host communities each year.”