The 2026 Biltmore Championship Asheville rolls on Friday from The Cliffs at Walnut Cove in North Carolina.
This is the first of eight events on the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup Fall schedule, and the stakes are high for players hoping to earn exemptions and a spot in some big-time events in 2027. Not to mention there’s $5 million on the line, with $900,000 awarded to the winner. And Friday’s round is of the utmost importance, as only the top 65 and ties will make the 36-hole cut and advance to the weekend.
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Follow along with Golfweek below for live updates, scores, highlights and more from the second round of the 2026 Biltmore Championship.
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Nick Hardy of the United States hits an approach shot on the first hole during the first round of the Biltmore Championship Asheville 2026 at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove on September 17, 2026 in Arden, North Carolina.
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Nick Hardy of the United States hits an approach shot on the first hole during the first round of the Biltmore Championship Asheville 2026 at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove on September 17, 2026 in Arden, North Carolina.
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Kensei Hirata of Japan hits out of a fairway bunker on the 10th hole during the first round of the Biltmore Championship Asheville 2026 at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove on September 17, 2026 in Arden, North Carolina.
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Kevin Streelman of the United States looks on while playing the 10th hole during the first round of the Biltmore Championship Asheville 2026 at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove on September 17, 2026 in Arden, North Carolina.
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Jackson Koivun of the United States hits a tee shot on the third hole during the first round of the Biltmore Championship Asheville 2026 at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove on September 17, 2026 in Arden, North Carolina.
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Ricky Castillo of the United States looks on while playing the 10th hole during the first round of the Biltmore Championship Asheville 2026 at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove on September 17, 2026 in Arden, North Carolina.
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Eric Cole of the United States looks on while playing the 10th hole during the first round of the Biltmore Championship Asheville 2026 at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove on September 17, 2026 in Arden, North Carolina.
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Keita Nakajima of Japan reacts to a shot on the 10th hole during the first round of the Biltmore Championship Asheville 2026 at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove on September 17, 2026 in Arden, North Carolina.
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Alejandro Tosti of Argentina applies sunscreen as he plays the 10th hole during the first round of the Biltmore Championship Asheville 2026 at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove on September 17, 2026 in Arden, North Carolina.
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Max Greyserman of the United States reacts to a tee shot on the sixth hole during the first round of the Biltmore Championship Asheville 2026 at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove on September 17, 2026 in Arden, North Carolina.
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Mark Hubbard of the United States hits a putt on the first hole during the first round of the Biltmore Championship Asheville 2026 at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove on September 17, 2026 in Arden, North Carolina.
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A detailed view of a tee marker used during the first round of the Biltmore Championship Asheville 2026 at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove on September 17, 2026 in Arden, North Carolina.
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Blades Brown of the United States /hts10during the first round of the Biltmore Championship Asheville 2026 at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove on September 17, 2026 in Arden, North Carolina.
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Nick Taylor of Canada looks on while playing the 10th hole during the first round of the Biltmore Championship Asheville 2026 at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove on September 17, 2026 in Arden, North Carolina.
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Ryo Hisatsune of Japan reacts to a tee shot on the 10th hole during the first round of the Biltmore Championship Asheville 2026 at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove on September 17, 2026 in Arden, North Carolina.
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Johnny Keefer of the United States looks on while playing the 10th hole during the first round of the Biltmore Championship Asheville 2026 at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove on September 17, 2026 in Arden, North Carolina.
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Jackson Koivun of the United States plays his shot from a bunker on the second hole prior to the Biltmore Championship Asheville 2026 at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove on September 16, 2026 in Arden, North Carolina.
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Biltmore Championship Asheville leaderboard
Keep tabs on every score posted at in Asheville with the 2026 Biltmore Championship live leaderboard.
Biltmore Championship tee times
See all the tee times and groupings for Friday’s second round.
Where to watch the PGA Tour’s first fall series event
PGA Tour Radio on SiriusXM: 12-6 p.m. ET
What is the cut at the Biltmore?
There were 132 players in the field when the fun kicked off Thursday but that number will be reduced to the low 65 and ties after 36 holes of play after they make the cut.
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Where is the Biltmore Championship Asheville being played?
The Cliffs at Walnut Cove in Asheville, North Carolina, is the host venue. The golf course will play as a par 72 and will measure 7,249 yards. It was designed by Jack Nicklaus. This will be the first PGA Tour event in the area since the 1942. The is the first year of a four-year contract after Explore Asheville signed a $2.4 million agreement through 2029. The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, which opened in 2005, is in a gated residential golfing community featuring million-dollar homes.
Field, prize money for 2026 Biltmore
The PGA Tour golfers in the field are vying for a $900,000 first-place prize out of a $5 million total prize fund.
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What is the FedEx Cup Fall series?
The FedEx Fall series has great variety in terms of locations and formats. There are eight PGA Tour events, two of them new to the schedule and four of them to be held outside the U.S. After the Biltmore is the 16th Presidents Cup and then the Fall series resumes.
While there may be a little dropoff in star power in the Fall, there’s still tons to play for, as winners of these events earn:
Two-year exemption on the PGA Tour (through the 2028 season)
In addition, golfers who get into the top 100 of the FedEx standings gain admission into 2026 full-field events and the Players. According to the PGA Tour: “Nos. 51-70 in the FedEx Cup at the start of the Fall have already clinched their top-100 eligibility for the following year but are competing for spots in the first two signature events following The Sentry.” Further: “Nos. 71 and beyond can earn one of the 10 spots available in those signature events, but they also are competing to finish in the top 100 of the FedEx Cup standings at the conclusion of the Fall.” Finally: “At the end of the FedEx Cup Fall, those who rank from 101-125 on the final FedEx Cup Fall Points List will have conditional status for the 2026 PGA Tour season.”
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