“Upgrading TPC Craig Ranch and collaborating with Lanny Wadkins on the course redesign is a testament to Invited’s unwavering commitment to providing premier facilities,” said David Pillsbury, CEO of Invited. “This project exemplifies our dedication to reinvestment, ensuring our clubs remain among the world’s leading destinations for our members. By constantly enhancing our offerings, we uphold our promise to deliver exceptional experiences and maintain our position at the forefront of the industry.”

“One of the reasons we chose Harding is because Harding is a public golf course,” Smith says. “It's a public golf course that's hosted the best players in the world. We'll be a hundred years old next year, so it's time tested in the golf space, but it's important to be reflective of the community within which we serve. … “Not to be too cliche, but we have to be … embracing of the community within which we serve and the community that visits us. So, it made complete sense for us to be the leaders in this category in an otherwise desert of an industry with LGBTQ+.”

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The PGA Tour’s only two-man team format is a particular plus to help make the event a “must attend” for players. It’s also located at about the midpoint of the newly structured FedEx Cup season, when earning points is a focus. And don’t forget the New Orleans hospitality and cuisine that make the “Big Easy” world-famous. “We’re very happy with the format that was changed in 2017 when we went to the team format,” Laloum said. “We feel like we stand out that way. We like to stand out in other ways, but certainly 20 years is a milestone.”