What Happened to the Sanderson Farms Championship 2026?
If you've been searching for the Sanderson Farms Championship 2026 dates and coming up empty, here's why: the event has been cancelled for 2026 after losing its title sponsor. The tournament — a staple on the PGA Tour since 1968 — will not take place as scheduled, leaving a gap in the fall swing calendar.
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Why Is the Sanderson Farms Championship Not Happening in 2026?
Sanderson Farms declined to renew its title sponsorship, leaving the Country Club of Jackson event without a naming partner. Without a title sponsor, the PGA Tour was unable to include the event on the 2026 FedEx Cup Fall schedule.
The tournament has been a beloved fixture in Jackson, Mississippi since 1968 under various names, and its absence in 2026 marks a significant change to the fall swing landscape.
What Replaces It? The 2026 FedEx Cup Fall Schedule
The PGA Tour has replaced the Sanderson Farms Championship (and the Procore Championship in Napa) with two brand new events:
- The Biltmore Championship Asheville — a new event at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove in Asheville, North Carolina, marking the PGA Tour's return to Asheville for the first time in over 80 years
- The Good Good Championship — a new event in Austin, Texas, created in partnership with YouTube golf stars Good Good Golf
The 2026 schedule also includes a two-week swing through Mexico and adjustments to several other events as new PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp pushes toward a leaner, higher-impact calendar.
A Tournament With Deep Roots
The loss of the Sanderson Farms Championship is significant for Mississippi golf fans. The Country Club of Jackson has hosted professional golf since 1968 and the event built one of the most loyal regional fan bases on the PGA Tour.
Sanderson Farms — one of the largest poultry producers in the United States — had been one of the most stable title sponsors on tour. Its departure ends a long and celebrated chapter in PGA Tour history.
Could the Event Return?
Possibly. If a new title sponsor steps forward, the Country Club of Jackson could return to the PGA Tour calendar in future seasons. But for 2026, Jackson will not host a PGA Tour event.
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Final Thoughts
The Sanderson Farms Championship 2026 is off the calendar. After losing its title sponsor, the beloved Jackson, Mississippi event has been replaced by two new PGA Tour fall events — the Biltmore Championship in Asheville and the Good Good Championship in Austin.
For fans of the Sanderson Farms Championship, it's a disappointing end to a long run. Keep an eye on this space — if a new sponsor steps in to bring professional golf back to Jackson, we'll have all the details right here.