Biltmore Championship Asheville Launches Birdies for Charity Program
Western North Carolina Nonprofits Invited to Raise Funds and Awareness Alongside Inaugural PGA TOUR Event
ASHEVILLE, N.C.— The Biltmore Championship Asheville today announced the opening of Birdies for Charity, a fundraising program open to Western North Carolina nonprofits. Participating charities solicit donations from supporters on behalf of their organizations. Organizations keep 100% of funds raised and receive a share of a $50,000 tournament-funded bonus pool, based on their fundraising efforts.
As an added incentive, one lucky donor who guesses the exact number of birdies made will receive the Ultimate Biltmore Experience, including a three-night stay for two guests at Chateau Tier Suite at the Forbes Four-Star Inn on Biltmore Estate, chef's breakfast for two in The Dining Room, dinner for two in The Dining Room, expert-guided tour of Biltmore House for two, red wine and chocolate experience for two, and valet parking.
Nonprofit registration opens today, June 10, with donor participation beginning June 24 at 9:00 AM. The program is open to eligible nonprofits located in the Asheville Metropolitan Area, including Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson and Madison counties.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Birdies for Charity serves as a vehicle for local charities to team up with the Biltmore Championship Asheville and present their donor base with a chance to win The Ultimate Biltmore Experience.
Donate & Guess: Donors contribute a minimum of $20 to the participating charity of their choice and submit their guess for the total number of birdies that will be made by PGA TOUR players during the Biltmore Championship Asheville (September 17–20, 2026).
Grand Prize: One lucky donor who guesses the exact number of birdies made will receive the Ultimate Biltmore Experience, including a three-night stay for two guests at Chateau Tier Suite at the Forbes Four-Star Inn on Biltmore Estate, chef's breakfast for two in The Dining Room, dinner for two in The Dining Room, expert-guided tour of Biltmore House for two, red wine and chocolate experience for two, and valet parking.
Tiebreaker: If there is a tie, the winner will be determined by the most accurate answer to the tiebreaker question: How many eagles will be made on the 17th hole during competition rounds?
Bonus Pool: The tournament will contribute $50,000 to a bonus pool that will be distributed among participating charities based on their fundraising efforts, with a maximum bonus of $10,000 per charity.
Dates: The program runs from June 10, 2026 through September 16, 2026, with the following key deadlines:
- June 10, 2026 — Nonprofit registration opens
- June 24, 2026 — Donor participation begins
- August 19, 2026 —Charity of the Day selection
- August 28, 2026 — Nonprofit program application closes
- September 16, 2026 — Participating nonprofits record and submit all donations
Charity of the Day: The four highest-fundraising charities as of Wednesday, August 19, 2026 will each be recognized as a "Charity of the Day" during tournament week (Thursday, September 17 – Sunday, September 20). Each selected organization will receive a featured presence onsite, providing an opportunity to engage directly with tournament fans and elevate community awareness.
Eligibility: Participating organizations must be a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit located in Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, or Madison counties.