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🏆 The countdown begins

Countdown to the PGA Championship begins
PGA Championship director Jason Soucy stands next to the Wanamaker trophy.
PGA Championship director Jason Soucy gave CLTtoday an exclusive look at the famed Wanamaker Trophy. | Photo by CLTtoday
Quail Hollow Club, a pristine country club in south Charlotte, will soon host the best golfers in the world + thousands of avid fans when the PGA Championship returns to the Queen City in May 2025.

Pro tip: Tickets go on sale to the general public the week of Aug. 19. Saturday round tickets have already sold out.

Before Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy tee off in the Queen City, PGA Championship director Jason Soucy is leading the charge to ensure one of the biggest tournaments in golf is a success + providing guests an unforgettable experience.

A photo of the entrance of Quail Hollow Country Club.

Quail Hollow Club officially opened its golf course on June 3, 1961.

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Photo by CLTtoday

City Editor Jack here. City Editor Maria and I spoke to Soucy in an exclusive one-on-one before the golfing world turns to Charlotte.

Let’s tee off with our Q+A:

What can fans expect when they come to next year’s championship?

“We’ve elevated our overall experience for fans. Every ticket sold for the championship is going to be inclusive of food and beverage. If you’re on property throughout the duration of your day, you can go grab an entree, a snack, a non alcoholic beverage and that’s included as many times as you want to visit those concession stands throughout the day.”

The Wanamaker trophy sits on a table in front of a golf course.

Weighing in at 27 pounds and 28 inches high, the Wanamaker trophy is one of the largest trophies in professional sports.

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Photo by CLTtoday

Quail Hollow Club is a beloved local landmark. What are some of the most enduring aspects you find about this place?

“I’m truly a fan of aesthetics when it comes to golf. Blue skies, green grass, 100 acres of property, you do whatever you can that day to fully experience an outdoor atmosphere.

Television, as great as it is, can’t do justice until you’re here on the property. Next May, when the best players in the world are all competing and the fans can stand in this natural amphitheater and take in the pure beauty, I don’t think you really have to enjoy golf to stand there and enjoy yourself.”
Who's playing at Quail Hollow?
 
Events
Friday, Aug. 16
  • Science on the Rocks | Friday, Aug. 16 | 6-10 p.m. | Discovery Place Science | $22 | Join Uptown’s lively social event filled with cocktails and hands-on science experiments.
  • River Jam: Fo Daniels | Friday, Aug. 16 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | US National Whitewater Center | $12 | Enjoy the cooler evening temperatures by hearing live music in the heart of the Whitewater Center.
  • Dan + Shay: “Heartbreak On The Map Tour” | Friday, Aug. 16 | 7 p.m. | PNC Music Pavilion | $29.50+ | “10,000 Hours” of waiting is almost over before the duo performs live in Charlotte.
Saturday, Aug. 17
  • Return to Lallybroch | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | Rural Hill | $55-$95 | Experience the magic of the Scottish Highlands through performances, storytelling, and workshops inspired by the hit TV series, “Outlander.”
  • Beat the Heat | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Carolina Raptor Center | $16 | Meet and learn about birds of prey while enjoying cool refreshments.
  • Monster Truck Bash | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 6:30 p.m. | Charlotte Motor Speedway | $30 | Rev your engines and watch mechanical beasts compete in a heated monster truck race.
  • New York Jets vs. Carolina Panthers | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 7 p.m. | Bank of America Stadium | $20+ | Get a glimpse of the Panthers in preseason play as they battle the Jets.
Sunday, Aug. 18
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News Notes
Traffic
  • Construction is underway on the I-85 North Bridge project. A new two-lane street will be constructed between Research Drive and JW Clay Boulevard in Charlotte’s northeast corridor. The bridge is expected to alleviate traffic in the area.
Development
  • Twenty acres of commercial space are being planned along Sam Furr Road in Huntersville. Bi-Part Development, the developer behind the failed Lagoona Bay proposal, is leading the effort. The project would remove trees along the busy road. (WCNC)
Biz
  • Charlotte-based ITI Communications, a regional IT service provider, aims to relocate headquarters to Lake Norman. The business is currently based in Midtown. Commissioners will vote on the rezoning request on Monday, Aug. 19. (The Charlotte Observer)
Open
  • Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill is now open for the fall season. The family-owned cidery based in York will be open Thursdays through Sundays. Guests can enjoy farm stands and hard cider tastings all season long.
Sports
  • Buzz City is back. The full schedule for the Charlotte Hornets’ 2024-25 season is now available. Their home opener is Saturday, Oct. 26 against Miami. Single-game tickets go on sale Saturday, Aug. 17, at 10 a.m.
Feel Good
  • Tomorrow (Aug. 17) marks World Honey Bee Day. Charlotte and Gastonia both feature honey bee murals, painted by Matt Willey. The artist has painted over 10,200 bees in 53 murals across the world — including the side of Flower Child in South End just off the light rail. (WCNC)
Today Is
  • It’s National Roller Coaster Day. Why not celebrate by spending the day at Carowinds? The thrill park currently has 14 roller coasters and will add a 15th, Snoopy’s Racing Railway, in 2025.
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  • What can fans look for during the Carolina Panthers joint practice with the New York Jets? Go beyond the field for the biggest stories on the Carolina Panthers with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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    Arts

    ⭐️ A star is born

    Charlotte native finds music success overseas
    Artist Anna Elise LaFrance poses for the camera in a photo shoot.
    Before moving to London, LaFrance grew up in the Queen City and attended Charlotte’s Northwest School of the Arts. | Photos by Kim Hardy Photography
    “Music for me has always been very special,” said Anna Elise LaFrance who chatted from Greece over a Zoom call with City Editor Jack. “The way you can express emotion through music is not something I could find anywhere else.”

    Before LaFrance’s passion for music and storytelling took her across the world, she attended Charlotte’s Northwest School of the Arts, performing in plays and musical productions where she found her passion for performing arts.

    “I’m going to do this for the rest of my life,” said LaFrance. “This makes me so happy. I don’t feel alive unless I’m on stage.” The arts offered a way to find confidence, communicate, and understand people. “I think as artists, we’re naturally curious.”

    Now, LaFrance is celebrating a recent milestone: recording her first single, “It‘s All Happening,” in July.
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    From the editor

    You think this will fit on my shelf?
    As a PGA fan, it was a thrilling treat to see the famed Wanamaker trophy up close and personal during our recent visit to Quail Hollow Club.

    I’ve got my calendar marked for next May when the PGA Championship returns to Charlotte.

    A close up photo of the Wanamaker trophy
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