The PGA Tour moves from southern Florida to North Carolina for the 23rd edition of the Truist Championship.

Contested at famed Quail Hollow Club, the elite field will be headlined by four-time Fargo champion Rory McIlroy, who enters off a second consecutive Masters title.

McIlroy will be joined by several former Truist/Wells Fargo winners such as Sepp Straka (2025), Max Homa (2019, 2022), Jason Day (2018), Brian Harman (2017), Rickie Fowler (2012), and Lucas Glover (2011).

Other marquee names include Cameron Young, fresh off a win at Doral, Justin Thomas, Jordan Spieth, Viktor Hovland, Patrick Cantlay, Matt Fitzpatrick, Xander Schauffele and Justin Rose, among others.

As we do each week, what follows is a round-up of information and historical data to get you prepped for a weekend of golf in Charlotte.

2026 Truist Championship

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PGA Tour: At-a-Glance

Name: Truist Championship
Title Sponsor: Truist
Tour Debut: 2003
Original Name: Wachovia Championship
Dates: May 7-10, 2026
Where: Charlotte, NC
Course: Quail Hollow Club
Architect: George Cobb
Distance: Par 71, 7558 yards
Format: 72-holes, Stroke play
Field: 72 Players (no cut)
Purse: $20,000,000
Winning Share: $3,600,000
FedExCup/OWGR Pts: 700/61.5
Defending Champion: Sepp Straka

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Truist Championship History

The Truist Championship is a relatively young tournament, with the inaugural tournament (then called the Wachovia Championship) teeing off in 2003 at Quail Hollow Club. Decades earlier, Quail Hollow hosted the PGA Tour’s Kemper Open eleven times, from 1969 through 1979.

Traditionally held in early May as part of the Tour’s swing through the southeastern states that are contested between the Masters and the season’s second major, the first event winner was David Toms, who at 10-under par, won by two shots. Each of the next three editions were decided in overtime.

Notable champions include Vijay Singh, Jim Furyk, Tiger Woods, Rickie Fowler, Jason Day, Max Homa and Rory McIlroy.

In 2017, the tournament was held on the coast in Wilmington at Eagle Point Golf Club, as Quail Hollow hosted the PGA Championship in mid-August. In 2022, the tournament was held near Washington, D.C. at TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm in Potomac, Maryland, as Quail Hollow hosted the Presidents Cup in late September.

The 2025 PGA Tour moved the event to Philadelphia Cricket Club due to the PGA Championship once again being hosted at Quail Hollow.

McIlroy owns the most wins with four – taking the 2010, 2015, 2021 and 2024 titles. In that 2010 victory, McIlroy made the cut on the number and then exploded on the weekend, shooting 66-62 to win by four strokes over Phil Mickelson (watch).

From 2003 until 2008 it was titled by Wachovia, but in 2009, Wells Fargo was concerned about the image of a bank sponsoring a sporting event that had received Federal funding under the Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP). After two editions as the Quail Hollow Championship, Wells Fargo attached its name to the event in 2011.

On December 8, 2023, Wells Fargo announced it would no longer sponsor the tournament, following the 2024 edition. On August 6, 2024, Truist, a Charlotte-based bank, was announced as the new title sponsor.

History: Tournament Names

• Truist Championship (2025-)
• Wells Fargo Championship (2011-24)
• Quail Hollow Championship (2009-10)
• Wachovia Championship (2003-08)

History: Recent Winners

2025: Sepp Straka (-16)*
2024: Rory McIlroy (-17)
2023: Wyndham Clark (-19)
2022: Max Homa (-8)*
2021: Rory McIlroy (-10)
2020: COVID (-19)
2019: Max Homa (-15)
2018: Jason Day (-12)
2017: Brian Harman (-10)*
2016: James Hahn (-9)
2015: Rory McIlroy (-21)
2014: J.B. Holmes (-14)
2013: Derek Ernst (-8)
2012: Rickie Fowler (-14)
2011: Lucas Glover (-15)
2010: Rory McIlroy (-15)
* Not played at Quail Hollow due to course hosting PGA (2017, 2025) and/or Presidents Cup (2022).

History: Tournament Records

Wins:
4 – Rory McIlroy (2024, 2021, 2015, 2010)

Scoring:
264 – Sepp Straka (2025)*
265 – Wyndham Clark (2023)
-21 – Rory McIlroy (2015)
* Not scored at Quail Hollow

Truist Championship Course

Quail Hollow Club – The George Cobb design (with significant Tom Fazio updates, including major work in 2016) plays as a par-71 stretching to 7,583 yards. It emphasizes power off the tee, precise iron play, and mental toughness—especially on the closing stretch. Expect firm, fast conditions with Bermuda greens averaging around 6,500 sq. ft. and plenty of elevation changes through tree-lined fairways.

Key Course Characteristics

• Demanding ball-striking test: Long, narrow fairways reward elite drivers and long-iron players. Distance off the tee is a big advantage, but accuracy matters more due to bunkers, trees, and water.
• Scoring opportunities: Reachable par-5s (especially No. 7 and No. 10) provide birdie/eagle chances early in the round.
• Brutal finish: The famous “Green Mile” (Holes 16-18) is one of the toughest three-hole stretches on Tour, often playing well over par. It features length, water, and pressure.

Standout Holes

• Hole 7 (Par 5, 546 yards): Shortest par-5; reachable in two for many but tight with water down the right and a sloped green.
  • 2024: No.1 scoring hole, 4.559 avg
• Hole 10 (Par 5, 592 yards): Longest hole on the course; a key scoring hole for winners.
  • 2024: No.3 scoring hole, 4.643 avg
• Hole 14 (Par 4, 344 yards): Risk-reward short par-4 with water; driveable but dangerous.
  • 2024: No.4 scoring hole, 3.658 avg

• Hole 15 (Par 5, 577 yards): Last par 5 and final scoring hole before the Green Mile. Dogleg right demands an accurate tee ball. Water guards green on left.
  • 2024: No.2 scoring hole, 4.585 avg

• Hole 16 (Par 4, 529 yards): Long dogleg with water near the green; starts the Green Mile.
  • 2024: Third hardest hole, 4.283 avg
• Hole 17 (Par 3, 223 yards): Signature downhill par-3 over/around water to a peninsula-style green. Dramatic and penal.
  • 2024: Second hardest hole, 3.309 avg
• Hole 18 (Par 4, 494 yards): Uphill finisher with a creek hugging the left side the entire way. One of the hardest closing holes in golf.
  • 2024: Hardest hole, 4.5 avg

Historical Notes & Strategy

• Rory McIlroy has dominated here with four wins (including the 2024 Truist Championship) and loves the layout.
• Past winners and strong performers tend to be elite drivers and iron players who manage the Green Mile well.
• Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee, Approach, and Around the Green are key stats. The course rewards aggressive yet smart play—bombers who can shape shots and control distance into undulating greens.

This setup should produce a strong leaderboard with plenty of drama down the stretch. The Truist Championship at Quail Hollow is always one of the highlights of the PGA Tour season. Enjoy the show!

Fast Facts

Architect: George Cobb
Par: 35-36-71
Yards: 7,583
Par 3s: 4 (4, 6, 13, 17)
Par 5s: 3 (7, 10, 15)
Easiest Hole: 7th (Par 5, 546 yds)
Hardest Hole: 18th (Par 4, 494 yds)

Wells Fargo Championship Field

Excluding world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, the PGA Tour’s sixth Signature event of the season will feature all of tour’s top stars, headlined by four-time tournament champion Rory McIlroy, who sits No. 2 in the Official World Golf Rankings.

Best Form

• Rory McIlroy — The 36-year-old superstar, enters in peak form, highlighted by a win at last month’s Masters to successfully defend his title.
• Cameron Young — The world No. 3 enters North Carolina off a win at the Cadillac Championship, his second win of the season, and third in his last 14 starts.
• Matt Fitzpatrick — The Englishman is also red hot, having won three times in his last four starts, including a team event in New Orleans.
• Xander Schauffele — The San Diego native appears close to his 2024 form after a meddling 2025 season. Schauffele enters off five top-12s in his last six starts, including a pair of top-5s.
• Si Woo Kim — The South Korean star enters off three top-10s in last four starts, including back-to-back top-5s — both in Signature events.

Other marquee contenders include Tommy Fleetwood, Adam Scott, Min Woo Lee, Ben Griffin, Chris Gotterup, Hideki Matsuyama, and Rickie Fowler, among others.

Top-10 Betting Favorites

1. Rory McIlroy (6-1)
2. Cam Young (9-1)
3. Xander Schauffele (10-1)
4. Ludvig Aberg (14-1)
4. Matt Fitzpatrick (14-1)
6. Si Woo Kim (28-1)
6. Tommy Fleetwood (28-1)
8. Adam Scott (35-1)
8. Min Woo Lee (35-1)
10. Ben Griffin (40-1)
10. Chris Gotterup (40-1)
10. Hideki Matsuyama (40-1)
10. Patrick Cantlay (40-1)
10. Rickie Fowler (40-1)
10. Sam Burns (40-1)
10. Viktor Hovland (40-1)

Full Field & Odds

Joel Cook and Carey Hoffman contributed to this preview.