Big things are brewing in the Bluegrass State. Kentucky lawmakers have officially passed a sales tax exemption to help bring the PGA Championship back to Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville—potentially as early as 2036.

That year marks the next available slot for the men's major, which is set to tee off next week at Aronimink Golf Club outside Philadelphia for its 108th edition. But supporters of a Louisville return have already made their move, thanks to House Bill 757.

Passed in April as part of the state's revenue budget, the bill creates a sales tax exemption for on-site purchases at Valhalla during major golf tournaments. The goal? To "attract high-profile events that drive tourism and local economic activity."

Valhalla's ownership group, led by Jimmy Kirchdorfer, is spearheading the effort to bring the PGA back to Louisville. They believe the new incentives—which go into effect during the 2026 legislative session—will give them a competitive edge. Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers (R-Manchester) shared the vision with WHAS11, Louisville's ABC affiliate, on Thursday.

"We're not thinking in two-year increments. Sometimes we have to think in 5-, 10-, 15-, and 20-year increments. But for him to make that pitch, he needed certain incentives," Stivers said. "You have to be competitive with other states and other places that are promoting to get events like that."

In a statement to WHAS, Kirchdorfer confirmed that Valhalla is in the running for a future PGA Championship. "One of the reasons Junior Bridgeman, David Novak, Ches Musselman and I bought Valhalla four years ago was to continue bringing major golf events to the community. The Solheim Cup is the biggest event in women’s golf, and we are excited to host it in 2028. We are also working on bringing more major championships to Valhalla and would like to thank Senate President Stivers, Senator Julie Adams, Speaker Osborne and Representative Nemes for leading this effort through the legislature."

Valhalla last hosted the PGA Championship in 2024, when Xander Schauffele took home the Wanamaker Trophy. That event, however, was overshadowed by a tragic pedestrian fatality. Now, with renewed legislative support and a clear long-term vision, the course is positioning itself for a major comeback on golf's biggest stage.