2026 Truist Championship: PGA Betting and Fantasy Preview - Key Stats, Course Breakdown, Tournament Trends, TV Times, and More

May 5, 2026

2026 Truist Championship betting and fantasy golf preview with key stats, Quail Hollow Club course breakdown, field analysis, and TV times for this week’s PGA Tour event.

The PGA Tour heads to Charlotte this week for the Truist Championship. This signature event is held at Quail Hollow Club and features a 72-player field with no cut.

The Truist Championship, formerly known as the Wells Fargo Championship, returns to Quail Hollow after being played at Philadelphia Cricket Club (Wissahickon Course) last year due to the PGA Championship being held at Quail Hollow. Rory McIlroy headlines the field, returning to a venue where he has won four times and entering in strong form following his second Masters Tournament victory.

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Truist Championship - Tournament Information

• Dates: May 7th – May 10th, 2026
• Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
• Course: Quail Hollow Club
• Course Type: Classical
• Par: 71 (4x 3’s / 11x 4’s / 3x 5’s)
• Length: 7,583 yards
• Format: 72-hole stroke play
• Greens: Champion G12 bermudagrass overseeded with Poa trivialis .125”
• Fairways: 419 Bermudagrass overseeded with Perennial Ryegrass
• Rough: 419 Bermudagrass overseeded with Perennial Ryegrass 2”
• Bunkers: 61
• Water Hazard(s): 4 (In-Play on 7 Holes)
• Average Green Size: 6,578 sq. ft.
• Stimpmeter: 13.0 ft.
• Purse/ Winner: $20,000,000 /$3,600,000
• FedEx Cup Points: 700
• Field: 72 Players
• Cut: No Cut
• Playoff Format: Sudden-Death (18)
• Course Scoring Average:
  • 2024 (Wells Fargo Championship): 71.73 (+0.73), Difficulty Rank 6 of 51
  • 2023 (Wells Fargo Championship): 71.23 (+0.23), Difficulty Rank 14 of 49

Truist Championship - Course Information

Course Architect:

• Course Architect: George W. Cobb, ASGCA (1961)
• Recent Renovations: Tom Fazio (1997, 2016, 2013)

Comparable Courses:

• Torrey Pines Golf Course – Farmers Insurance Open – RESULTS
• Riviera Country Club – The Genesis Invitational – RESULTS
• Muirfield Village Golf Club – the Memorial Tournament – RESULTS
• Bay Hill Club & Lodge – Arnold Palmer Invitational – RESULTS

Comparable Location (Charlotte, North Carolina):

• Sedgefield Country Club – Greensboro, North Carolina – Wyndham Championship
• Harbour Town Golf Links – Hilton Head Island, South Carolina – RBC Heritage
• The Dunes Golf and Beach Club – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina – ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic
• Pinehurst Resort & Country Club (Course No. 2) – Village of Pinehurst, North Carolina – 2024 U.S. Open

Designer Link (Tom Fazio Renovation):

• The Riviera Country Club – Tom Fazio Renovation – The Genesis Invitational
• Sea Island Golf Club (Seaside Course) – Tom Fazio Renovation (1999) – RSM Classic
• Merion Golf Club – Tom Fazio Renovation – 2013 U.S. Open
• Oakmont Country Club – Tom Fazio Renovation – 2016 U.S. Open
• Caves Valley Golf Club – Tom Fazio Design (1991) – 2021 BMW Championship
• The Summit Golf Club – Tom Fazio Design (2017) – 2021 CJ Cup at Summit
• Congaree Golf Club – Tom Fazio Design (2017) – 2021 Palmetto Championship at Congaree/ 2022 CJ Cup in South Carolina

Comparable Yardage (7,583 Yards):

• Augusta National Golf Club 7,565 Yards – Masters Tournament
• TPC Craig Ranch – 7,569 Yards – THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson
• Muirfield Village Golf Club – 7,569 Yards – the Memorial Tournament

Comparable Greens (Champion G12 bermudagrass overseeded with Poa trivialis .125”):

• PGA West (Stadium + Tournament Course) – Tifdwarf bermuda .110” w/ Poa overseed .115” – The American Express
• TPC Sawgrass (Stadium Course) – TifEagle bermudagrass / Poa trivialis overseed .100” – THE PLAYERS Championship
• Innisbrook Resort (Copperhead Course) – TifEagle bermuda overseeded with Poa Trivialis .115” – Valspar Championship
• Memorial Park Golf Course – Bermudagrass with Poa trivialis overseed .110” – Texas Children's Houston Open
• TPC Louisiana – TifEagle bermuda w/ Poa trivialis overseed .100” – Zurich Classic of New Orleans
• Harbour Town Golf Links– Bermuda w/ Poa trivialis overseed .115” – RBC Heritage

Comparable Average Green Size (6,578 sq. ft.):

• Grand Reserve Golf Club – 6,500 sq. ft. – Puerto Rico Open
• TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley (North Course) – 6,500 sq. ft. – RBC Canadian Open
• TPC Twin Cities – 6,500 sq. ft. – 3M Open

Truist Championship - TV Information (ET)

• Round 1: Thursday, May 7th, 2026
  • ESPN + (PGA TOUR Live) – 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Golf Channel – 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Round 2: Friday, May 8th, 2026
  • ESPN + (PGA TOUR Live) – 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Golf Channel – 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Round 3: Saturday, May 9th, 2026
  • ESPN + (PGA TOUR Live) – 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Golf Channel – 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
  • CBS – 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Round 4: Sunday, May 10th, 2026
  • ESPN + (PGA TOUR Live) – 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Golf Channel – 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
  • CBS – 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Truist Championship - Weather

Truist Championship - Course/Tournament History

The Truist Championship, formerly known as the Wells Fargo Championship, was first established in 2003 and has been a staple on the PGA Tour schedule ever since. Traditionally held in the spring, the event has primarily been contested at Quail Hollow Club, which has served as its home for the majority of its history. Over the years, the tournament has produced a strong list of champions, including multiple-time winners like Rory McIlroy, who has enjoyed significant success at the venue.

The event has also evolved in stature, especially in recent years, becoming one of the Tour’s premier stops with elevated status and stronger fields. Quail Hollow itself has hosted several major championships, including the PGA Championship, further enhancing the prestige of this tournament. Known for its demanding closing stretch, often referred to as the “Green Mile,” the Truist Championship consistently tests every part of a player’s game and remains one of the more competitive non-major events on the schedule.

Previous Tournament Venues:

Previous Tournament Names:

Tournament Records:

• Most Wins at Event:
  • 4 – Rory McIlroy  (2024, 2021, 2015, 2010)

• Largest Margin of Victory:
  • 7 Strokes, Rory McIlroy (2015)

Course Records:

• 72-Hole Record (Quail Hollow Club):
  • 265, Wyndham Clark (2023)

• 18-Hole Record (Quail Hollow Club):
  • 61, Rory McIlroy (Round 3, 2015)

Truist Championship - Course Guide/ Scorecard

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Truist Championship - Notable Par 3s

The four Par 3s range between 184 yards and 249 yards. In 2024, all of the par 3s had a scoring average over par.

Hole 13 | Par 3 | 205 Yards | 2024 Stroke Average: 3.077 (Difficulty Rank - 11)

This long par 3 is guarded by the most severe false front on the course. Shots not reaching the putting surface can move down the fairway 20 yards short of the green. The front right of the green also features a closely mown area that can leave a player 5 feet below the surface.

The green is dramatically pitched from back to front and has one low point on the right side that collects shots and moves them off into the closely mown area.

Hole 17 | Par 3 | 190 Yards | 2024 Stroke Average: 3.309 (Difficulty Rank - 2)

This treacherous par 3 plays slightly downhill and features water in front and down the entire left side of the green. The bail out area to the right is closely mown and leaves an uphill pitch shot to a green sloping away from the player running towards the water.

The green has a central ridge splitting the green into front and back sections. The rear section pitches towards the back of the green, forcing a precise tee shot to hold the putting surface.

Truist Championship - Notable Par 4s

There are eleven Par 4s at Quail Hollow Club, with the majority of those holes ranging between 450 and 500 yards. No. 8 is the shortest, listed at 346 yards, with the longest being No. 9, playing 530 yards. In terms of scoring average, the toughest par 4 on the course last year was the 18th hole.

Hole 16 | Par 4 | 529 Yards | 2024 Stroke Average: 4.283 (Difficulty Rank - 3)

This demanding tee shot favors a left-to-right ball flight, and the fairway is guarded with 1 bunker down the right side and a steep hill leading to water down the left. The second shot plays downhill to a large peninsula green with a bunker on the right side and water on the left and long.

Hole 18 | Par 4 | 494 Yards | 2024 Stroke Average: 4.50 (Difficulty Rank - 1)

This par 4 is one of the most difficult on the course. The tee shot plays downhill and has a bunker on the right side. A creek runs down the left side of the fairway all the way to the green. The second shot plays slightly uphill, and the green is guarded by two right bunkers and the creek on the left.

The green features a false front and a central ridge dividing the green into two sections.

Truist Championship - Notable Par 5s

There are three Par 5s on the course: No. 7, No. 10, and No. 15. All of these holes had a scoring average under par in 2024. Hole No. 7 was the easiest hole on the course two years ago, with a scoring average of 0.441 below par.

Hole 7 | Par 5 | 546 Yards | 2024 Stroke Average: 4.559 (Difficulty Rank - 18)

This is the shortest par 5 on the course and presents players with a wonderful opportunity for scoring. It is a tight driving hole, and tee shots must navigate bunkers on the left, plus a creek that runs down the entire right side. The sloped green is tucked behind water and is surrounded by bunkers, making this hole the epitome of a risk-reward par 5.

Hole 15 | Par 5 | 577 Yards | 2024 Stroke Average: 4.585 (Difficulty Rank - 17)

This par 5 is open off the tee but favors a right-to-left flight down the left side. The second shot plays uphill, and the fairway is protected with a bunker down the left side in the layup zone. The green is pitched back to front and has a spine bisecting the front section, making a front left and a front right section. The front of the green features a large bunker in the center and closely mown areas to the right and front left.

Featured/ Signature Hole(s): 16-18 (“Green Mile”)

Truist Championship - Key Statistics

Strokes Gained: Approach

Strokes Gained: Around the Green

Strokes Gained: Putting (Bermudagrass)

Driving Distance

Par 4 Scoring: 450-500 Yards

Par 5 Scoring: 550-600 Yards

Bogey Avoidance

Scrambling %

Proximity Gained: 175-200, 200+ Yards

Comparable Courses and Event History

Truist Championship - The Field

The 2026 Truist Championship features a loaded 72-player field, including seven of the top 10 players in the Official World Golf Ranking. The field is headlined by Rory McIlroy, who will be making his first appearance since winning back-to-back Masters Tournament titles. He returns to a course where he has already found plenty of success, with four previous victories.

Basis of qualification for each entrant this week:

• Top 50 on Prior Year's FedExCup Points List
• Aon Next 10 (projected through Cadillac Championship)
• Aon Swing 5 (projected through Zurich Classic of New Orleans)
• Current Year Tournament Winners, not including Additional Events
• Sponsor Exemptions - Members not otherwise exempt
• Top 30 OWGR - PGA TOUR Members (projected through Cadillac Champ)
• Current FedExCup Points List (through Cadillac Champ)

Previous Winners in the Field (Event):

• Sepp Straka – 2025
• Rory McIlroy – 2024, 2021, 2015, 2010
• Max Homa – 2022, 2019
• Jason Day – 2018
• Brian Harman – 2017
• Rickie Fowler – 2012
• Lucas Glover – 2011

Debutants in the Field:

• Aldrich Potgieter, Alex Fitzpatrick, Chandler Blanchet, Christopher Gotterup, Kristoffer Reitan, Matt McCarty, Nicolai Hojgaard, Ricky Castillo, Ryan Fox, Ryo Hisatsune, Sudarshan Yellamaraju

Exemptions:

• Tony Finau: Sponsor Exemptions -  Members not otherwise exempt
• Max Homa: Sponsor Exemptions -  Members not otherwise exempt
• Mackenzie Hughes: Sponsor Exemptions -  Members not otherwise exempt
• Webb Simpson: Sponsor Exemptions -  Members not otherwise exempt

Notable Withdraws/ Changes:

• Webb Simpson (IN; sponsor exemption)
• Kristoffer Reitan (IN; on his own number)
• Collin Morikawa WD / Andrew Putnam IN

Truist Championship - The Odds

Here’s a breakdown of the top players in the field for this year’s Truist Championship at Quail Hollow Club, ranked by current betting odds (via DraftKings). The table below details each player’s five most recent finishes on the PGA Tour and their last result at the Truist Championship. My top plays of the week are included in the PGA Premium package.

* Indicates a course other than Quail Hollow Club

Truist Championship - Recent Horses for Courses

Truist Championship - Recent Donkeys for Courses

Truist Championship - Previous Winners' Scores, Prices, and Strokes Gained (Rank at Tournament)

• 2025: Sepp Straka (-16) – Truist Championship (Philadelphia Cricket Club (Wissahickon Course))
  • Price: 45-1

• 2024: Rory McIlroy (-17) – Wells Fargo Championship (Quail Hollow Club)
  • Price: 17-2

• 2023: Wyndham Clark (-19) – Wells Fargo Championship (Quail Hollow Club)
  • Price: 80-1

• 2022: Max Homa (-8) – Wells Fargo Championship (TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm)
  • Price: 40-1

• 2021: Rory McIlroy (-10) – Wells Fargo Championship (Quail Hollow Club)
  • Price: 18-1

Truist Championship - Previous Winners Incoming Form (Last 5 Starts)

• 2025: Sepp Straka (Philadelphia Cricket Club (Wissahickon Course))
  • T12 – Zurich Classic of New Orleans (PGA)
  • T13 – RBC Heritage (PGA)
  • MC – The Masters (MAJ)
  • T28 – Valspar Championship (PGA)
  • T14 – THE PLAYERS Championship (PGA)
• 2024: Rory McIlroy (Quail Hollow Club)
  • WON – Zurich Classic of New Orleans (PGA)
  • T33 – RBC Heritage (PGA)
  • T22 – The Masters (MAJ)
  • T3 – Valero Texas Open (PGA)
  • T19 – THE PLAYERS Championship (PGA)
• 2023: Wyndham Clark (Quail Hollow Club)
  • T24 – Mexico Open (PGA)
  • 3 – Zurich Classic of New Orleans (PGA)
  • T29 – RBC Heritage (PGA)
  • 6 – Corales Puntacana Championship (PGA)
  • 5 – Valspar Championship (PGA)
• 2022: Max Homa (TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm)
  • T21 – Zurich Classic of New Orleans (PGA)
  • T48 – The Masters (MAJ)
  • T35 – WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play (PGA)
  • T13 – THE PLAYERS Championship (PGA)
  • T17 – Arnold Palmer Invitational (PGA)
• 2021: Rory McIlroy (Quail Hollow Club)
  • MC – The Masters (MAJ)
  • T28 – WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play (PGA)
  • MC – THE PLAYERS Championship (PGA)
  • T10 – Arnold Palmer Invitational (PGA)
  • T6 – WGC-Workday Championship (PGA)

Truist Championship - Previous Winners' Finishes at Event

2025: Sepp Straka (Philadelphia Cricket Club (Wissahickon Course))

2024: Rory McIlroy (Quail Hollow Club)

2023: Wyndham Clark (Quail Hollow Club)

2022: Max Homa (TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm)

2021: Rory McIlroy (Quail Hollow Club)

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