PGA stop in Jackson in jeopardy as new event is announced in NC

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The PGA Tour is adding a new tournament in Asheville, North Carolina, for the first time in over 80 years.

Mississippi's only PGA Tour event is at risk of ending after its title sponsor, Wayne Sanderson Farms, concluded its partnership.

The Jackson tournament must find a new sponsor soon or it may be left off the upcoming 2026 PGA fall schedule.

Despite the new North Carolina event, organizers in Jackson are still working to secure a new partner to keep the tournament in Mississippi.

At a time when the PGA is more inclined to reduce the number of tournaments available to play, it was announced on Monday, October 10 that Asheville, North Carolina will have a tournament for the first time in more than 80 years.

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