The PGA Tour this week features the 2026 Biltmore Championship Asheville starting on Thursday at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove in Asheville, North Carolina.
The Biltmore Championship Asheville marks the return of the PGA Tour to North Carolina for the start of the FedEx Cup Fall.
The 2026 Biltmore Championship Asheville field takes on a new course at The Cliffs, which should offer a little challenge for the players but not a ton on this Jack Nicklaus design.
Just a reminder that I make my expert picks looking at all fantasy leagues and formats. Whether you're playing in a fantasy golf leagues, betting on golf, or competing in a DFS (DraftKings, FanDuel) event, our picks highlight the top PGA Tour golfers to watch this week from our 2026 Biltmore Championship Asheville rankings.
2026 Biltmore Championship Asheville expert picks and rankings
1. Jackson Koivun: Koivun is going to get in a warm up before the Presidents Cup, and that seems like a good thing since he missed out on getting deep into the playoffs.
2. Davis Thompson: This feels like a Thompson special, given that he beats up on weaker fields and golf courses where tons of birdies are needed.
3. Jacob Bridgeman: The Bridgeman is heading to Medinah next week, but a tune-up is a good idea in the Carolinas.
4. J.T. Poston: Poston playing in his home state is almost always a dangerous proposition for the rest of the field, so expect good things.
5. Corey Conners: I love Conners everywhere, but especially on unknown tracks where ballstriking shines through. Conners does tend to like Nicklaus designs, too.
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6. Doug Ghim: Ghim is very much a streaky player, and he finished the regular season with a pair of top-20 finishes.
7. Blades Brown: Brown is practically assured of a PGA Tour card for next year, and he played last week in his native Nashville, so there's little rust.
8. Ryo Hisatsune: The Japanese star finished the year with a T-12 at the BMW Championship, and he's a little unpredictable on high finishes but reliable to make cash.
9. Denny McCarthy: McCarthy found a few things toward the end of the PGA Tour season, and the sightlines should fit his eye this week.
10. Ben James: James has been pretty solid coming out of school, and he just has a problem figuring out Sundays so far, which he can get right here.
