Get ready for a historic moment in golf! After an 86-year hiatus, the PGA Tour is finally making its grand return to Asheville, North Carolina, nestled in the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains. But here's where it gets exciting: this comeback isn't just a one-off—it's part of a FedEx Cup Fall event scheduled for September 17-20, 2025. The Biltmore Championship, sponsored by the iconic Biltmore Estate and Explore Asheville, will take place at the breathtaking Cliffs at Walnut Cove, a masterpiece designed by none other than Jack Nicklaus. And this is the part most people miss: this marks the second new fall event announced by the tour in just the past month, signaling a major shift in the golf calendar.
North Carolina is no stranger to PGA Tour action, already hosting the Truist Championship in Charlotte (May) and the Wyndham Championship in Greensboro (August). But Asheville’s story is particularly captivating. The last time the PGA Tour visited this mountain town was in 1942, during a four-year stretch of the Land of the Sky Open. Ben Hogan made history here in 1940, winning his first individual tour title—the first of three consecutive victories in Asheville. Back then, the event was held just a week before the Masters, but now it’s slotted for the third week of September, a time when players are scrambling to secure their PGA Tour cards for the following season.
Interestingly, Asheville also hosted the LPGA Tour from 1957 to 1960, proving its rich golf heritage. The four-year deal bringing the PGA Tour back to Asheville is part of a rapidly expanding fall 2026 schedule, which includes stops in Austin, Texas (Good Good Championship, Nov. 12-15), Utah, Japan, Mexico, Bermuda, and the southeast Georgia coast. But here’s the controversial question: With so many new fall events, is the PGA Tour diluting its prestige, or is this a smart move to keep the sport relevant year-round? Let us know your thoughts in the comments—we’d love to hear your take on this bold new era of golf!
