The May 15-18 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club, Charlotte, heads the pro golf events in the Tar Heel state for 2025. It’s one of the sport’s four major annual championships, draws the top players in the world and for the first time tickets include food and non-alcoholic beverages.
The July 31-Aug. 3 Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield CC, Greensboro, is the second PGA Tour stop.
The Wells Fargo Championship in Charlotte found a new sponsor (Truist Financial) and moved to Philadelphia May 8-11 this year to make way for the PGA. It has a $20M purse and returns to Charlotte next year as part of the new contract.
Locally, The UNC Health Open, formerly Rex Hospital Open, will be May 29-June 1 at Raleigh Country Club, part of the Korn Ferry Tour, the developmental arm for rising players. Tickets are $20/day, $40 for the weekend. Purse is $1M.
The 25th SAS Championship takes place Oct. 10-12 at Prestonwood CC, Cary, part of the Champions Tour for senior players 50+. Purse is $2.1M. They need 700 volunteers. Check saschampionship.com for details on tasks and signing up.