The NBA’s decision to pull the ‘17 All-Star Game out of Charlotte puts the spotlight on other major sporting events in North Carolina, including the ‘17 PGA Championship that will be held at Charlotte’s Quail Hollow Club. The organization last night released a statement that read, "The PGA of America strongly opposes North Carolina HB2. It contradicts our commitment to create an inclusive and welcoming environment at our events. We remain hopeful that the law will be changed."
The statement continues, "Since the Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte is a private facility not subject to all of the provisions of HB2, at the 2017 PGA Championship we plan to allow spectators to use the restroom that conforms with their gender identity or gender expression. As we look to future events, our willingness to consider coming back to the State of North Carolina will be severely impacted unless HB2 is overturned."
