Quick Answer: The Biltmore Championship Asheville is a PGA Tour event that runs September 17-20, 2026, at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove in Arden, North Carolina. A $5 million purse pays the winner $900,000. Golf Channel airs the rounds, and Friday through Sunday tickets sold out.
Asheville waited more than 80 years for this. The PGA Tour’s last stop here came in 1942, and Ben Hogan won the final three editions. Now a 132-player field chases $900,000 at a Jack Nicklaus course in the Blue Ridge, and Neal Shipley grabbed the 36-hole lead with a career-low 62. This guide covers the field, the money, the tickets that remain, the volunteer roles and one money stat the other guides skip.
Biltmore Championship at a Glance
The Biltmore Championship opens the PGA Tour’s FedExCup Fall. That’s an eight-event run that decides 2027 status for players outside the playoffs. Biltmore Estate and Explore Asheville share the title sponsorship in a four-year deal. That keeps Asheville on the calendar through 2029.
Searches for a 2025 Biltmore Championship Asheville lead to the announcement, not a tournament. The PGA Tour revealed the event on November 10, 2025, so 2026 is the first edition.
| Detail | Fact | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| Dates | September 17-20, 2026 | Four rounds, Thursday to Sunday |
| Course | The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, Arden, N.C. | A private club that welcomes the public only this week |
| Par and length | Par 71, 7,249 yards | The club lists 7,167, so the Tour added 82 yards |
| Purse | $5,000,000 | The winner takes $900,000, or 18% |
| FedExCup Fall points | 500 to the winner | Points decide 2027 status |
| Field | 132 players named | Most top stars skipped the week |
| TV | Golf Channel, PGA Tour LIVE on ESPN+, SiriusXM | Weekend rounds air in the afternoon, Eastern time |
| Last Tour stop in Asheville | 1942 | Ben Hogan won the last three |
Leaderboard After 36 Holes
Neal Shipley leads at 15 under after rounds of 65 and 62. Friday’s bogey-free 62 is the best round of his PGA Tour career. He opened birdie, birdie, eagle, and the eagle came from 10 feet at the par-5 third. He also went 11 for 11 on scrambling through two rounds.
| Position | Player | To par | Storyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neal Shipley | -15 | First 36-hole lead of his Tour career. Grew up on hilly Pittsburgh terrain. |
| 2 | Ben Kohles | -14 | Raised in Cary, N.C. Shot 63 on Friday. |
| T3 | Ricky Castillo | -11 | Matched Shipley’s 62, also a career best. |
| T3 | Max Greyserman | -11 | Shared the Round 1 lead with a 64. |
| 5 | Eric Cole | -10 | Shared the Round 1 lead. Still chasing his first Tour win. |
| T6 | Jacob Bridgeman | -9 | Highest-ranked player in the field. Plays the Presidents Cup next. |
| T10 | J.T. Poston | -8 | Western Carolina graduate playing close to home. |
Standings after Friday’s second round.
The cut fell at 3 under and sent Tony Finau (7 over) and Nico Echavarria (6 over) home. The PGA Tour moved Saturday’s tee times up because of weather, and Round 3 goes off in threesomes. Follow every shot on the PGA Tour leaderboard.
Biltmore Championship Asheville Tickets: What’s Left
Friday, Saturday and Sunday tickets sold out through the tournament’s main sales channels, and daily parking passes sold out too. The official ticket page confirms it. Tickets first went on sale at 10 a.m. on June 18, 2026. The sellout announcement came on opening day.
Verified resale on Ticketmaster is the tournament’s official secondary market. Only tickets that move through it come guaranteed. The tournament does not control resale prices, so compare listings for the day you want.
| Route | Cost | Catch |
|---|---|---|
| Verified resale on Ticketmaster | Set by sellers | The tournament does not control prices, and only this site guarantees the ticket |
| Active-duty military | Free, plus a $2 fulfillment fee | Covers the service member and one dependent, limit two per day, while supplies last |
| Veterans, reserve, National Guard and first responders | Discounted | Claim through the links on the tournament’s ticket page |
| Children 15 and under | Free | Two per ticketed adult, no pre-registration, and kids 6 and up need their own ticket for hospitality |
Biltmore Championship 2026 Tickets Price and Promo Codes
Price depends on the route. Biltmore Championship military tickets cost a $2 fulfillment fee. Kids cost nothing. Resale prices move with demand.
The tournament publishes no promo code. Coupon sites list Biltmore Estate codes, and those apply to the attraction, not the golf. Skip any seller that pitches a tournament code. Explore Asheville, the co-title sponsor, lists local deals for tournament week on its Biltmore Championship page.
Gates, Bags, Parking and Rides
Gates open at 7 a.m. Thursday, 6:30 a.m. Friday, 7:30 a.m. Saturday and 8:30 a.m. Sunday. Bags must be opaque and no bigger than 6 by 6 by 6 inches, or clear and no bigger than 12 by 6 by 12. You can bring food in a one-gallon clear bag and an empty reusable cup up to 32 ounces. Everything on the grounds runs cashless, per the fan guide.
General parking sat at Biltmore Park Town Square, and it sold out. Visit Hendersonville listed the pass at $15 a day, and it included a free shuttle. Uber is the official rideshare partner. Type 130 Vista Boulevard, Arden, into the app, and a free shuttle carries you from the drop-off to the gates.
Downtown visitors have a trolley from Grove Arcade. It runs Friday from 2 to 6 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday has no downtown service, per WLOS.
Plant your free lawn chair at the 15th or 16th green. You’ll watch the 535-yard par-5 15th and the 460-yard par-4 16th, and The Summit sits a few steps away. Chairs go first come, first served. That’s the best spot on the property, and it isn’t close.
Biltmore Championship Asheville Field and Players List
The PGA Tour named 132 players in its field sheet. Most top stars skipped the week because they don’t have to play. That made Jacob Bridgeman, World No. 29, the highest-ranked player in the field, according to Golf Digest.
| Group | Players | Why they matter |
|---|---|---|
| Presidents Cup players | Jacob Bridgeman, Jackson Koivun, Corey Conners, Christiaan Bezuidenhout, Nico Echavarria, Ryo Hisatsune, Nick Taylor | All seven play at Medinah, September 24-27 |
| Local ties | J.T. Poston, Tyler Jones | Poston played at Western Carolina. Jones, a Western Carolina senior, plays as an amateur |
| Card-race bubble | Tony Finau, Billy Horschel, Lucas Glover | They started the week 98th, 100th and 101st in the FedExCup |
| Winless-money leaders | Eric Cole, Christiaan Bezuidenhout | Each has earned $10 million or more without a Tour win |
| Monday qualifiers | Austin Duncan, Keller Harper, Spencer Oxendine, Phillip Yribarren | Four spots, one 18-hole day |
| Alternates | Cameron Champ, Ryan Brehm, Henrik Norlander | Entered after Justin Thomas, K.H. Lee and S.Y. Noh withdrew |
Late changes land on the PGA Tour field page first.
The Monday Qualifier: How Four Players Got In
The Biltmore Championship Asheville qualifier handed out four spots in an 18-hole open on Monday, September 14. The Country Club of Asheville hosted it. Austin Duncan, Keller Harper, Spencer Oxendine and Phillip Yribarren took the spots. A playoff settled the last one, and Yribarren, an Asheville player, won it.
Oxendine shot a 6-under 64 to get in. He became the first member of the Lumbee Tribe to play a PGA Tour event, per the Robesonian. He missed the cut by one stroke after rounds of 71 and 69. The other 128 players got in through Tour status, sponsor exemptions and alternate spots.
Purse, Points and the Card Race
The Biltmore Championship Asheville purse totals $5 million. Winning pays $900,000, which is 18% of the total, plus 500 FedExCup Fall points. Only the top 65 players and ties play the weekend. Golf Digest published the full payout table through 80th place.
| Finish | Payout | Share of the $5 million purse |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $900,000 | 18.0% |
| 2nd | $545,000 | 10.9% |
| 3rd | $345,000 | 6.9% |
| 4th | $245,000 | 4.9% |
| 5th | $205,000 | 4.1% |
| 10th | $136,250 | 2.7% |
| 20th | $66,250 | 1.3% |
| 30th | $34,250 | 0.7% |
| 65th | $10,750 | 0.2% |
The top five split $2.24 million, or 44.8% of the purse. Then the curve flattens. Fiftieth place pays $12,850, only $2,100 more than 65th. That flat tail is why points matter more than checks for most of this field.
The FedExCup Fall runs eight events. After the last one, the top 100 in the standings keep full status for 2027. Finishers 51 through 60 also earn spots in the first two 2027 signature events, the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and the Genesis Invitational.
Tony Finau (98th), Billy Horschel (100th) and Lucas Glover (101st) came to Asheville on that top-100 line. Finau missed the cut at 7 over.
The Winless-Money Club: Who Made $30 Million Without Winning
Tommy Fleetwood holds the record. He earned more than $33 million in his first 163 PGA Tour starts before he won the 2025 Tour Championship. That made him the first player to pass $30 million without a win, per Today’s Golfer.
Two members of the winless club play in Asheville. Before this week, Eric Cole had earned $14.17 million in 122 starts, and he’s the only Tour player averaging six figures per start without a win. Christiaan Bezuidenhout also sits in the $10 million to $15 million winless group. Cole is fifth at 10 under after 36 holes.
That stat shouldn’t embarrass anyone. Golf Digest counts 21 players with $10 million and no Tour win, and every one of them earned it one made cut at a time.
The Cliffs at Walnut Cove: Four Par 5s and Five Par 3s
Jack Nicklaus designed the course, and it opened in 2005. The Tour setup plays par 71 at 7,249 yards. That’s 82 yards longer than the 7,167 the club lists. The card holds nine par 4s, five par 3s and four par 5s.
| Group | Holes | Yardage | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|---|
| Par 5s | 3, 8, 15, 17 | 541, 536, 535, 568 | Four scoring chances totaling 2,180 yards. Most club golfers play them as three-shot holes. |
| Par 3s | 2, 5, 7, 11, 14 | 246, 205, 199, 187, 225 | Three stretch past 200 yards. The 246-yard second plays like a par 4 for a club golfer. |
| Par 4s | 1, 4, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 16, 18 | 409 to 481 | Nine tests, none shorter than 409 yards. |
| Front and back | Nos. 1-9 and 10-18 | 3,557 and 3,692 | The back nine plays 135 yards longer. |
Shipley’s eagle at the par-5 third shows what the four long holes give up. The par 3s are the real defense. Three of them stretch past 200 yards, and Nos. 2 and 14 measure 246 and 225. Yardages come from the PGA Tour course preview.
The Tour also turned on preferred lies for all four rounds. Heavy rain and high heat left the agronomy in rough shape before the week, according to a Tour message reported by Golfmagic. Preferred lies let players improve a bad lie. Keep that asterisk in mind when you compare these scores with other events.
Presidents Cup 2026: Seven Players Use Asheville as a Warm-Up
The Presidents Cup runs September 24-27 on Course No. 3 at Medinah Country Club in Illinois. Brandt Snedeker captains the U.S. team, and Geoff Ogilvy captains the Internationals.
Seven Presidents Cup players teed it up in Asheville. Jacob Bridgeman and Jackson Koivun play for the U.S. Corey Conners, Christiaan Bezuidenhout, Nico Echavarria, Ryo Hisatsune and Nick Taylor play for the Internationals. Bridgeman tied for sixth at 9 under after 36 holes, and Echavarria missed the cut at 6 over. Justin Thomas, a U.S. captain’s pick, withdrew before the week.
Collin Morikawa earned an automatic U.S. spot and skipped Asheville. Our Collin Morikawa profile covers his wins and two majors.
Biltmore Championship Volunteer Opportunities
Biltmore Championship Asheville volunteer opportunities filled fast. Registration opened at 9 a.m. on April 6, and more than 600 people signed up in the first 32 hours. The list passed 1,100 volunteers, ages 13 to 87. Registration has closed for 2026.
The official volunteer page lists 25 committees. Roles run from Walking Scorers and Standard Bearers to ShotLink Mobile Spotters and Announcers. Standard Bearers must be 13 to 18 as of September 15, 2026. Player Transportation volunteers must be 25 or older and pass a background check.
ShotLink Mobile Spotters work all day Thursday through Sunday and finish training before the week. Announcers get no microphones, so they need a voice that carries and a sports coat. Every volunteer earned a polo, outerwear, a commemorative pin and a credential that opens the grounds even off shift.
The tournament newsletter is the fastest way to hear about registration next year. Questions go to BCAVolunteers@pgatourhq.com.
How to Watch the Biltmore Championship
Golf Channel carries the weekend rounds in the afternoon, Eastern time. PGA Tour LIVE on ESPN+ starts earlier in the day, and SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio covers each round. UK viewers can watch on Sky Sports Golf. Weather shifts the schedule, so check the PGA Tour viewing guide before you tune in.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Biltmore Championship?
The Biltmore Championship is a four-round PGA Tour event that tees off September 17, 2026, at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove near Asheville, North Carolina. A $5 million purse pays the winner $900,000, and the week opens the FedExCup Fall. Asheville last hosted the Tour in 1942.
Who is playing in the Biltmore Championship in 2026?
The PGA Tour named 132 players. Names include Jacob Bridgeman, Jackson Koivun, Corey Conners, Webb Simpson, Chris Kirk and J.T. Poston. Neal Shipley, Ben Kohles, Ricky Castillo, Max Greyserman and Eric Cole lead after 36 holes. Most top-ranked stars skipped the week.
When do Biltmore Championship tickets go on sale?
Tickets for the 2026 event went on sale at 10 a.m. on June 18. Friday through Sunday sold out on opening day. Verified resale on Ticketmaster is the main route now. The tournament newsletter announces future on-sale dates first.
Who made $30 million without ever winning golf?
Tommy Fleetwood did. He earned more than $33 million in his first 163 PGA Tour starts before he won the 2025 Tour Championship. He was the first player to pass $30 million without a Tour win. Eric Cole, at $14.17 million, plays in this week’s field and still chases his first.
Can you still get into the Biltmore Championship?
Verified resale on Ticketmaster is the main route. Active-duty military tickets and first responder tickets are another. Kids 15 and under walk in free with a ticketed adult. Parking passes sold out, so ride Uber to the drop-off and take the free shuttle.
Are there Biltmore Championship military tickets?
Yes. Active-duty service members get complimentary grounds tickets for themselves and one dependent, while supplies last. Each member can claim two per day, with a $2 fulfillment fee. Veterans, reserve, National Guard members and first responders get discounted grounds tickets.
How do I volunteer at the Biltmore Championship?
Registration for 2026 has closed. It opened April 6 and drew more than 600 sign-ups in 32 hours. The tournament newsletter is the place to watch for the next window. Questions go to BCAVolunteers@pgatourhq.com.
How much does the winner of the Biltmore Championship get?
The winner earns $900,000 from the $5 million purse and 500 FedExCup Fall points. Second place pays $545,000. Third place pays $345,000.
Sunday Sets the Story
Asheville’s first PGA Tour week in more than 80 years already has its story. Shipley’s 62 gave it a leader, the sellouts gave it a crowd, and the payout table shows what each finish is worth. Watch Sunday for the winner, then join the tournament newsletter for 2027 ticket and volunteer dates. If tour golf has you shopping, see what’s in Jordan Spieth‘s bag.