UNC Health Championship ready to tee off in Raleigh

The Korn Ferry Tour returns to Raleigh Country Club this weekend for the UNC Health Championship and play begins Thursday.

The field features rising PGA Tour hopefuls and several players with North Carolina ties to one of the Triangle’s top annual golf events. 

The showcase is an opportunity for golfers to earn or regain PGA Tour status and carries a $1 million purse with $180,000 going to the winner.

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Some players with local ties include Chesson Hadley, Doc Redman, Carl Pettersson, Dylan Menante, Ryan Blaum, Ben Kohles and Taylor Dickson. Raleigh resident Trace Crowe was the 2025 winner.

On Thursday, tickets are 50% off while supplies last. Friday is collegiate day, and fans with a college ID can get in free and enjoy discounted food and drinks.

Saturday is UNC Health Day with the Carolina Hurricanes. The day includes a $10,000 hole-in-one fan giveaway. Sunday includes Service Appreciation Day for military members and first responders.

Sunday features an honorary tee time at 2:30 p.m. on No. 10 in remembrance of Raleigh native and PGA Tour player Grayson Murray.

This year's proceeds will support the development of NC Children’s, the planned freestanding children’s hospital in the works from UNC Health and Duke Health.

Fans interested in purchasing tickets can do so on the UNC Health Championship website. Several packages are offered.

Fans should refer to the tournament bag policy for a list of what's allowed and what's prohibited.

The Saturday $10,000 Hole-In-One Giveaway will allow a fan to walk away with a huge prize if a pro makes a hole-in-one on the 17th hole. A fan terrace and Trophy Club viewing area is open to fans on the 15th hole.

On Saturday, fans can get some tenderness from Furr Friends therapy dogs.