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Officials from the PGA Tour, Western Golf Association (WGA) and BMW announced during a press conference this week that the 2027 BMW Championship will be played at Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City.

No official date has been released yet, but the tournament, which features the top 50 PGA Tour players vying for a crack at the FedExCup, is slated for August 2027.

It will mark the PGA’s return to the Jersey City gem, which previously served as host to the Northern Trust Open in 2021, 2019, 2013 and 2009, as well as the 2017 Presidents Cup. This spring, the club hosted its first LPGA Tour event – the 2023 Mizuho Americas Open.

“We’re excited to bring the PGA Tour’s best players back to Liberty National for the BMW Championship,” said WGA Senior Vice President of Tournaments Vince Pellegrino. “This course is no stranger to the thrill of the FedExCup Playoffs, and we know it will deliver an unmatched experience for the players and our fans.”

The tournament will also mark the BMW Championship’s first visit to the New Jersey and New York Metropolitan Area — and its fifth stop on the East Coast since 2018.

“It’s a tremendous honor for Liberty National Golf Club to host the 2027 BMW Championship and FedExCup Playoffs,” said Paul Fireman, former CEO of Reebok and co-founder of Liberty National Golf Club. “Welcoming the world’s top players and passionate fans to Liberty National with the iconic New York City skyline as the backdrop promises to be an incredible event. We’ve been fortunate to host a range of high-profile events on a consistent basis, and we’re thrilled to be adding the BMW Championship and future WGA competitions to our stellar lineup of tournaments.”

Paying it forward

Dan Fireman, co-founder and president of Liberty National, said the mission of the club is to create an impeccable golfing experience and to grow the sport for future generations.

“We’re thrilled about this long-term commitment to host BMW and Western Golf Association tournaments,” said Dan Fireman. “We take great pride in supporting youth golfers and caddies, and this multi-year partnership extends to working closely with BMW and the WGA to create life-changing opportunities through the donation of Evans Scholars Foundation (ESF) scholarships.”

Officials note that in addition to a projected economic impact of more than $30 million, the tournament supports the Evans Scholars Foundation – as Fireman noted – which has a mission of awarding full tuition and housing college scholarships to youth caddies.

All proceeds from the BMW Championship benefit the ESF, raising more than $45 million since 2007. This year, there are more 1,130 Evans Scholars enrolled in 24 universities, including 10 students at Rutgers University.

“BMW of North America has been headquartered in New Jersey (Woodcliff Lake) for nearly 50 years, so to host the BMW Championship at home, in front of so many of our customers, associates and dealers, will be a big thrill for everyone,” said Sebastian Mackensen, president and CEO, BMW of North America. “We’re proud to continue our partnership with the Western Golf Association and Evans Scholars Foundation, which has positively impacted the lives of thousands of young students.”

Last year, as part of an ongoing expansion plan, the ESF established a long-term partnership with the New Jersey State Golf Association’s (NJSGA) Caddie Scholarship Foundation to promote and develop youth caddie opportunities at New Jersey clubs while expanding scholarship funding for caddies here in the great Garden State.

“The BMW Championship at Liberty National Golf Club will give us an opportunity to show a new market the power of the Evans Scholars Program,” said WGA President and CEO John Kaczkowski. “This is an important step in our efforts as we continue to grow from coast to coast and reach more deserving young caddies.”

Michael McFadden, president of the NJSGA and former NJSGA Caddie Scholarship recipient, as well as a Rutgers graduate, said his organization is thrilled to partner with the ESF to further increase scholarship opportunities for Jersey caddies.

“The long-term collaboration, including a partnership with Rutgers University, provides the opportunity to transform the lives of more young men and women in New Jersey,” said McFadden.