Hardywood and Starr Hill Merge as Korn Ferry Tour Championship Hits Richmond
By Billy Briefman · October 8, 2026 · 2 min read read
Category: Food & Drink
Hardywood and Starr Hill Merge as Korn Ferry Tour Championship Hits Richmond Originally reported by Cardinal News. Cardinal News Professional golf and a major craft beer consolidation lead...
Hardywood and Starr Hill Merge as Korn Ferry Tour Championship Hits Richmond
Originally reported by Cardinal News. Cardinal News
Professional golf and a major craft beer consolidation lead Richmond news this week as the region hosts a national championship and two prominent Virginia breweries finalize a significant merger.
The Korn Ferry Tour Championship began play in Richmond, bringing high-stakes professional golf to the area. Meanwhile, Hardywood Park Craft Brewery and Starr Hill Brewery announced a merger, combining two of the state's most recognizable beer brands under a single operational umbrella, according to Cardinal News.
Championship Golf Arrives in RVA
The Korn Ferry Tour Championship officially teed off in Richmond, serving as the season-ending event for the developmental tour. The tournament determines which players earn their PGA Tour cards for the following season. According to reporting from Cardinal News, the event highlights Richmond's capacity to host large-scale professional sporting competitions.
Brewery Giants Consolidate Operations
In the local business sector, Hardywood Park Craft Brewery and Starr Hill Brewery have moved forward with a merger. The move joins Richmond-based Hardywood with the Charlottesville-founded Starr Hill, creating a significant entity in the Virginia craft beer market. The partnership aims to streamline operations between the two veteran breweries, according to Cardinal News.
Statewide Environmental Planning
Beyond local sports and business, state officials are nearing the completion of the Virginia Forest and Urban Tree Canopy Plan. The initiative seeks to manage and expand tree cover across both rural forests and urban centers throughout the Commonwealth. According to Cardinal News, the plan moves toward its final stages to address long-term environmental health and canopy preservation.
This article is based on reporting originally published by Cardinal News. Channel RVA provides this coverage with additional local context for the Richmond community.