ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Biltmore Championship Asheville, which brought the PGA TOUR back to Asheville for the first time in decades when it was held in September, is returning next year.

Tournament officials announced in an Oct. 15 news release that the Biltmore Championship Asheville, will return in 2027, and the dates are Sept. 30-Oct. 3. Explore Asheville said in a release that the announcement follows a successful inaugural event that welcomed thousands of fans to Asheville and saw tickets sell out three days of the four-day event.

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The tournament also announced $10,000 grants through its Community Grant Program going to local nonprofits Echoes of the Forest and RiverLink. Officials said the funding will support community projects focused on public spaces, environmental stewardship and quality of life across the Asheville region.

“Our inaugural year showed what’s possible when a community embraces an event like this,” said Nate Goldsnider, Executive Director of the Biltmore Championship Asheville, in the release. “We’re excited to return Sept. 30-Oct. 3, 2027, and build on the momentum from a successful first year. As the tournament continues to grow, we’re equally excited about the opportunity to support local organizations and invest in projects that help strengthen our community.”

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According to the release, Echoes of the Forest received a $10,000 grant to support the creation of two artistic entrance archways for Gateway Park, a new bike and pedestrian park along Riverside Drive. Created by local artisans Mark Joseph Oliver and Jacqueline Oliver of Foundation Woodworks, the structures will be built from Helene-salvaged wood, concrete and steel.

RiverLink received a $10,000 grant to support its rain barrel initiative, which helps residents harvest rainwater, reduce stormwater runoff and improve water quality throughout the French Broad River watershed, the release said.

Funding from the Biltmore Championship Asheville will help expand access to the program, particularly in communities impacted by Helene.