PGA TOUR names Adam Sperling as Executive Director of the Truist Championship in Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Truist Championship announced today that Adam Sperling has been named Executive Director of the longstanding PGA TOUR event, which will return to Quail Hollow Club in 2026 after being contested at The Philadelphia Cricket Club in 2025. Sperling, who led the 2022 Presidents Cup in Charlotte as Executive Director, will return to the TOUR after spending the last two years as Quail Hollow’s Director of Professional Golf.

“It is truly an honor to be named Executive Director of the Truist Championship at Quail Hollow Club, a Signature Event that has put forth a best-in-class experience for the Charlotte community for over 20 years,” said Sperling. “Our family has called this city home since 2018, so I know firsthand the passion and pride our fans have for this great event, and the expectation from all parties that we continue to raise the bar for years to come. I would like to thank the PGA TOUR, Truist and the Quail Hollow Club family for their unwavering support throughout this process as I can’t wait to get to work on behalf of all our stakeholders on this tremendous championship.”

In his role as Director of Professional Golf, Sperling helped secure the club’s strategic partnership with ESPN BET for market access in North Carolina; helped develop product strategy for the 2025 PGA Championship which returns to the club in May; and played an instrumental role in negotiating the club’s long-term partnership with the PGA TOUR.

Prior to that opportunity, Sperling guided the 2022 Presidents Cup at Quail Hollow to record sponsorship, hospitality and ticket levels, while delivering a $131.5 million economic impact for Charlotte – a record-setting number for sporting events in the city. The bi-annual global team competition, which pits the top players from the United States versus the top International players excluding Europe, left a significant charitable contribution in the community, while creating an onsite experience for over 200,000 fans that reflected the iconic neighborhoods and culture found throughout the city.

“Adam is a purposeful leader with an outstanding track record, and we look forward to working with him and the PGA TOUR to create an exceptional championship event,” said Truist Chairman and CEO Bill Rogers. “We at Truist are here to inspire and build better lives and communities, and the Truist Championship fulfills that purpose with a deep and meaningful impact on the community.”

"We are thrilled to have Adam Sperling stay with us in Charlotte to lead the Truist Championship. Followed by the unparalleled success we had with the 2022 Presidents Cup under his leadership, he has been an outstanding valued partner over the past several years serving as Quail Hollow’s Director of Professional Golf. Adam brings an incredible passion for the game, a proven track record of organizing exceptional events, and a commitment to creating memorable experiences for our players, families, and community,” said Johnny Harris, Quail Hollow Club President. “We are confident that under Adam's leadership, this tournament will reach new heights and set a standard for excellence in the game. We look forward to seeing his vision come to life and are excited for the positive impact he will continue to have on our city, state, region, and the broader sports community."

Prior to his work on the Presidents Cup, Sperling spent nine years as Executive Director for the Shriners Children’s Open, the former PGA TOUR event in Las Vegas. Earlier in his career he was Director of Operations for the Monterey Peninsula Foundation, responsible for oversight and management of both the PGA TOUR’s AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and Pure Insurance Championship on PGA TOUR Champions. He began his career as an operations manager for the PGA TOUR, supporting more than a dozen tournaments across the country over a two-year period.

“Adam is the perfect fit to serve as our Executive Director for the Truist Championship as we welcome him back to the PGA TOUR family. The 2022 Presidents Cup at Quail Hollow was a showcase event for the city of Charlotte and our sport, and I know he is going to bring that same level of enthusiasm and leadership to this role as we enter an exciting new era with Truist,” said Jared Rice, Senior Vice President of Championship Management, PGA TOUR.

Truist was announced as the new title sponsor of the PGA TOUR’s longtime Charlotte stop in August of 2024 with a seven-year agreement. One of eight Signature Events on the 2025 TOUR schedule featuring the game’s top players and FedExCup points (700 points to the winner), the tournament has raised more than $30 million for charitable organizations over its history.

Joie Chitwood, who was named as Executive Director for the 2025 Truist Championship in Philadelphia, will remain in that role through completion of the event.