Greyserman Back to Work and Shares Lead with Eric Cole in New Carolina Tournament
The tournament is expected to generate $10 million for the local economy as businesses hope visitors will return after Hurricane Helene.
- On Thursday, the PGA Tour returned to Asheville, North Carolina, launching the inaugural Biltmore Championship Asheville at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, marking the region's first professional golf event in 84 years.
- The tournament arrives nearly two years after Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina, with organizers aiming to illustrate community resilience and demonstrate the region is thriving and open for business.
- Explore Asheville expects the championship to generate $10 million in local economic activity, while the winner's trophy features reclaimed Black Walnut wood from the Biltmore Estate, symbolizing regional perseverance.
- Broadcast to 200 countries, the event features regional businesses including Wicked Weed Brewing and Asheville Tea Company, aiming to place the area on a world stage and boost tourism.
- Serving as a key warm-up before next week's Presidents Cup, the competition is part of the FedExCup Fall schedule, which determines the top 100 players who retain full status for 2027.
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Winnipeg Free Press
Greyserman back to work and shares lead with Eric Cole in new Carolina tournament
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Max Greyserman found himself in a peculiar spot, away from golf for five weeks and suddenly fighting to keep his full PGA Tour card. He responded Thursday with a 7-under 64 to share the lead with Eric Cole in the inaugural Biltmore Championship Asheville.
Two Years After Hurricane Helene, The Biltmore Championship Gives Western North Carolina A National Stage
This year’s winner won’t just take home a trophy, but a piece of the Biltmore Estate itself, carved from a tree the storm brought down.Credit: Explore AshevilleWhen the first golfer tees off at the Biltmore Championship Asheville at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove in Asheville, he’ll be in pursuit of not only the inaugural tournament win, but a piece of Western North Carolina’s story. The tournament runs September 17–20, marking the first PGA Tour eve…
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