PGA TOUR Names Nate Goldsnider Event Director of the Biltmore Championship Asheville
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — The PGA TOUR announced today that Nate Goldsnider has been named Event Director of the Biltmore Championship Asheville, bringing nearly a decade of experience in professional golf and large-scale event operations to the role.
Goldsnider joins the Biltmore Championship Asheville after building a diverse career across premier sporting events and major live entertainment. He began his career in professional golf with the Travelers Championship and later supported some of the sport’s most prominent events, including THE PLAYERS Championship and the World Golf Championships–Dell Technologies Match Play.
He later moved into motorsports and live entertainment, overseeing operations for Formula 1, MotoGP, NASCAR and major concerts at Circuit of The Americas. Most recently, Goldsnider managed tournament operations for the Texas Children’s Houston Open with the Astros Golf Foundation.
“Nate brings an exceptional blend of PGA TOUR experience, operational expertise and collaborative leadership,” said Jordan Uppleger, Vice President of PGA TOUR Events. “We are thrilled to have him lead the Biltmore Championship Asheville. His background and approach make him a great fit for this tournament and for the Asheville community, and we’re confident he will help set a strong standard for the tournament in its inaugural year."
The Biltmore Championship Asheville has the potential to grow into far more than a golf tournament and truly serve the community. I’m looking forward to working alongside local partners, volunteers and fans to create an event that reflects the spirit of this city and delivers a first-class experience for everyone involved.
- Nate Goldsnider, Event Director
A graduate of Franklin Pierce University in New Hampshire, Goldsnider earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sports Management and was a letter winner on the men’s golf team.
“I’m incredibly excited to step into this role and to be part of the Asheville community,” said Goldsnider. “The Biltmore Championship Asheville has the potential to grow into far more than a golf tournament and truly serve the community. I’m looking forward to working alongside local partners, volunteers and fans to create an event that reflects the spirit of this city and delivers a first-class experience for everyone involved.”
The inaugural Biltmore Championship Asheville is set for September 17–20, 2026, at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove.