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HB2 could impact future PGA events in N.C.; 2017 PGA Championship remains safe

Though the PGA of America said Wednesday it is displeased with North Carolina's House Bill 2, there is no plan in place to move the 2017 PGA Championship from Charlotte.

Pete Bevacqua, CEO of the PGA of America, did say there is a possibility the organization will not hold future PGA Championships in North Carolina if the law isn’t repealed.

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“We’re opposed to it, and we are going to stay opposed to it," Bevacqua said. "We’re going to do everything we can within our power to make this as inclusive a championship as possible.