Frisco, known as Sports City, USA, is quietly intensifying preparations for the 2027 PGA Championship, which will be the first men’s major championship in the D-FW area since 1963. The event, scheduled for May 20 of next year, is expected to attract 200,000 visitors to the 660-acre PGA Frisco property.
Economic Impact
The championship is anticipated to have a significant economic impact on the community, with an estimated $100 million in revenue. Additionally, over 400 private planes are expected to arrive in D-FW, and a half-billion people worldwide will watch the event in some 170 countries.
Ticket registration for the 2027 PGA Championship is now open. The event promises to be the largest and most significant golf tournament in Texas history, with numerous civic, sports, and business stakeholders working together to ensure its success.
Original reporting: Dallas TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.