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⛳️ Almost time to par-tee
Johnny Harris, President of Quail Hollow Club (center), assured guests the game of golf deserves a special showplace at Quail Hollow. | Photo by CLTtoday
The clock is ticking before Quail Hollow Club will once again become the stage for the greatest professional golfers in the world for the 2025 PGA Championship, running May 12-18.
Potentially record-breaking crowds are expected to pack the fairways to see this year’s competitors including Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffle, and 153 other opponents — all vying for the Wanamaker Trophy, clocking in at 27 pounds and 28 inches tall.
Players expected to compete in the PGA Championship include Rory McIlory and Xander Schauffle.
Photo by CLTtoday
PGA Championship tickets are still on sale, ranging ~$262, but they’re selling fast. Saturday, May 11 is already sold out.
Since the PGA announced the Championship was returning to the Queen City back in 2020, Quail Hollow Club has undergone immense growth to enhance the experience for both players and guests.
Every PGA Championship ticket purchased includes non-alcoholic beverages + concessions, and alcohol will be available for purchase.
Weekday Yoga Break at Sycamore | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Sycamore Brewing | Free | Unwind after your work day with deep stretching and meditation.
Potions & Pixels Game Industry Gathering | 6-10 p.m. | Divine Barrel Brewing | Cost of purchase | Join fellow gamers and creators over interactive art displays, games, and costumes.
Lake Norman Chamber: Young Professionals Social | 6:30-8 p.m. | BoatYard Lake Norman, Cornelius | Cost of purchase | Connect, unwind, and make meaningful connections with fellow professionals.
Friday, Feb. 28
Williamson Conservatory Tour | 11-11:45 a.m. | Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden | $16+ | Learn about the tropical plants in the garden’s immaculate collection.
The Docksiders | 6:30 p.m. | Cain Center for the Arts | $35 | Journey back to 1981 in this energy-filled night led by three-time Grammy-nominee Kevin Sucher.
CLTtoday teamed up with Lovin’ Life Music Fest by rewarding acts of kindness in the community with free festival tickets. Reminder: Lovin’ Life Music Fest is happening May 3-5 at First Ward Park in Uptown. Keep a sharp eye out for our full Lovin’ Life City Guide coming soon to a newsletter near you.
Open
Dinner plans? North Italia opens their new location at Birkdale Village in Huntersville today. Guests can order menu favorites like pizza and fresh pasta. Reservations are encouraged.
Eat
Casa Azteca Mexican Grill is now open near Lake Norman along Regency Center Drive. Hungry guests can order Carne Asada, Salmon a la Naranja, and homemade desserts with “traditional Mexican flavor, atmosphere, and look.” (The Charlotte Observer)
Try This
Need some retail therapy? The Edit Sale begins today through Sunday, March 2. The semi-annual sale allows shoppers to peruse items carefully selected by designers that have been saved from landfills. Stay tuned on our Instagram for the location.
Coming Soon
Construction is nearing completion for The Picklr Charlotte — a new 55,000-sqft indoor pickleball facility in North End’s Foundation Supply building, featuring 16 pickleball courts with amenities. The next phase in the project is installing new flooring and fencing for the upcoming courts. An opening date remains TBD.
Development
Construction on a 320-unit apartment development on Indian Trail is underway at 3115 Wesley Chapel Stouts Rd. The first multifamily community units are slated to welcome tenants in early 2027. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Community
Charlotte’s African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church was awarded a grant as part of the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund. The endowment will help ensure historic AME Zion churches are preserved for future generations. (WCNC)
Sports
How will Shaq Thompson’s departure reshape the Panthers’ defense? Go beyond the scoreboard for the biggest stories on the Carolina Pantherswith Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Shop
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Biz
🛍️ Let’s get down to (small) business
We’re making sure small businesses receive their flowers during Small Business Week in May. | Photo via Ekologicall
Here at CLTtoday, you may already know we’re big on celebrating local, especially our city’s small businesses. Which is why a week dedicated to highlighting the heart of our communities is right up our alley.
Enter: Small Business Week — a national initiative that acknowledges and celebrates the contributions of small businesses — that we’ll be celebrating from Sunday, May 4 to Saturday, May 10.
We want to join in on the celebrations by highlighting some of the best small businesses in our city, and offer a little something special for our readers, too.
This is where we need your help.
If you own a local small business or know someone who does, celebrate Small Business Week with us by filling out this form about your business. We’ll be selecting businesses to feature in our newsletter throughout the week.
Complete the form by Sunday, March 16 and we’ll include it in our interactive map and coverage for Small Business Week. Psst: There’s no charge to participate.
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City Editor Maria and I had a blast at yesterday’s media countdown for the upcoming PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club. Only 75 more days! Here’s my up-close and personal view of the Wanamaker Trophy. Do you think this would look great on my mantle at home? I certainly do.
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