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Greensboro PGA Event Becomes GO by Raymond James and Joins Tour’s Championship Series

State-backed funding ties $40 million to the tournament’s top-tier status through 2031, securing public support aimed at preserving its local economic and charitable role.

Jul 31, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; The PGA Tour logo is seen on the pin flag on the ninth green during the second round of the Rocket Classic golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The PGA Tour announced Wednesday that Raymond James will replace Wyndham as the tournament’s title sponsor and the event will be renamed GO by Raymond James for 2027.
  • The tour confirmed Greensboro will be part of the new Championship Series beginning in 2028, a roughly 24-event top tier that will feature larger purses and $20 million prize funds for key events.
  • North Carolina lawmakers approved $40 million in state funding to be paid over four years and Gov. Josh Stein signed the measure, with the money conditioned on the event’s Championship Series membership through 2031.
  • Organizers said the 2027 tournament will remain at Sedgefield Country Club in its late-summer slot, though reports differ on exact dates with AP and Reuters listing Aug. 5–8 and WRAL listing Aug. 2–8.
  • The decision preserves a tournament played in Greensboro since 1938 and run by the Piedmont Triad Charitable Foundation, and its elevation plus public backing could increase local tourism and corporate investment once the 2028 schedule and purse details are finalized.