Bringing the PGA TOUR back to Western NC

September 17–20, 2026

Biltmore is honored to partner with the PGA TOUR and Explore Asheville to launch Asheville’s first PGA TOUR event since 1942. Debuting during the FedExCup Fall, this world-class golf tournament takes place at the Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove. Ranked among the top courses in the state, the venue showcases the natural beauty of our Western North Carolina mountains.

Questions? Explore our FAQ

In town for the tournament? Visit Biltmore, day or night!

An escape from the everyday, Biltmore features iconic Biltmore House (America’s Largest Home®), Luminere™ (our new must-see outdoor evening light and sound experience), breathtaking gardens, nature trails, an award-winning winery, plus dining, shopping, and more.

Family enjoys fall views from Biltmore House loggia
$15 OFF regular price through Oct. 18

House & Grounds

Starting at $65

Use promo code GOLF15

  • Your ticket includes:

    • Daytime Biltmore House visit with audio guide
    • 8,000 acres of gardens & grounds
    • Antler Hill Village & Winery
    • Complimentary wine tasting
    • Complimentary parking
    • Visit date flexibility
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couple sitting on Front Lawn at night enjoying Luminere show on Biltmore House facade
$15 OFF regular price through Oct. 18

Luminere, House & Grounds

Starting at $115

Use promo code GOLF15

  • Your ticket includes:

    • Daytime Biltmore House visit with audio guide
    • Luminere outdoor evening light and sound experience
    • FREE next-day grounds access!
    • 8,000 acres of gardens & grounds
    • Antler Hill Village & Winery
    • Complimentary wine tasting
    • Complimentary parking
    • Visit date flexibility
Buy tickets
Luminere Biltmore House show
$15 OFF regular price through Oct. 18

Luminere & Grounds

Starting at $50

Use promo code GOLF15

  • Your ticket includes:

    • Luminere outdoor evening light and sound experience
    • FREE next-day grounds access!
    • 8,000 acres of gardens & grounds
    • Antler Hill Village & Winery
    • Complimentary wine tasting
    • Complimentary parking
    • Visit date flexibility
Buy tickets

A world-class stay with world class access

Our curated overnight packages offer tournament admission, unique-to-Biltmore amenities, four-star accommodations, and the level of service and gracious hospitality for which Biltmore is known.

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The Inn on Biltmore Estate®

Biltmore Championship Classic

September 16–20, 2026
Village Hotel on Biltmore Estate

Biltmore Championship Classic

September 16–20, 2026

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Golf at Biltmore: Our history

Plans for a 9-hole “golf ground” on the estate were underway in 1895–1896 in the French Broad River area near the Brick Farmhouse and Lagoon. As with all aspects of his grand estate, Vanderbilt was personally involved with course design from start to finish.

Archival letters indicate that the Biltmore golf course opened around Christmas 1896 (one year after Vanderbilt opened Biltmore House to family and friends) and was quickly put into use. For unknown reasons, use of Biltmore’s private golf-link ended in 1901. At present, there is no golf course on the estate, nor does Biltmore offer golf activities.

George's wife Edith and daughter Cornelia continued to play golf, competing in tournaments, and ultimately, establishing nearby Biltmore Forest Country Club golf course, which opened in 1922. Cornelia drove the first ball over the links at the inaugural event on July 4, 1922.

On July 4 the following year (1923), Edith (swinging club) celebrated Biltmore Forest Country Club’s first anniversary with (from left to right) Judge Junius Adams, Cornelia, and Spanish Ambassador to the United States, Don Juan Riaño y Gavangos.

In 2025, Biltmore is announced as a title sponsor of the new Biltmore Championship Asheville tournament debuting in September 2026 as part of the PGA TOUR’s FedExCup Fall schedule. Image courtesy of The Cliffs at Walnut Cove

FAQs

  • Where will the Biltmore Championship Asheville take place?

    This PGA TOUR tournament takes place at the Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove. A private facility in Arden, NC, The Cliffs is a short drive from Biltmore Estate and downtown Asheville.

    Address:

    The Cliffs at Walnut Cove
    40 Club Village Way
    Arden, NC 28704

  • How do I purchase tickets to the Biltmore Championship Asheville?

    Biltmore’s exclusive stay packages include tournament tickets, plus a host of unique-to-Biltmore amenities.

    Our Biltmore Championship Classic package, available at both The Inn and Village Hotel on Biltmore Estate, features General Admission tickets for two (Thursday–Sunday), and more.

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  • Does Biltmore Estate have a golf course?

    Although the Vanderbilts once enjoyed their own golf course on the estate, Biltmore does not offer golf activities, nor has a golf course, on the estate today. 

Header image courtesy of The Cliffs at Walnut Cove