Truist Championship
Quail Hollow Club
Charlotte, N.C. | May 7–10
$20,000,000 Purse

Quail Hollow Club is a storied place.

Having hosted two PGA Championships, and having seen some brilliant finishes, Quail Hollow is sure to provide a weekend to remember. LAGC’s Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Rose, and Sahith Theegala will be battling for a PGA TOUR win and a share of the $20,000,000 purse.

The Origin of Quail Hollow Club

In April 1959, a handful of members at Charlotte Country Club met to vent their frustration over the club's expanding membership, jamming up Saturday morning tee times. Insurance executive James J. Harris proposed starting a new club on a parcel of land he'd inherited from his father-in-law.

Arnold Palmer was part of the story from the beginning. Harris and Palmer had become close friends, and Palmer had long promised bringing a tournament to the area if the right golf course was in place. He delivered. George Cobb, who had just finished work on the par-three course at Augusta National, was handpicked to design it. Tom Fazio arrived in the late 1990s and has shaped the course ever since.

It’s a layout that feels old-school, but it’s got its signature style. Dare I say it feels very Charlotte, blending evident wealth and tradition with a bit of Southern charm.

Winning here requires sustained ball-striking, and no lead is safe coming down the stretch on Sunday. Why?

The closing stretch at Quail Hollow is no walk in the park.

“The Green Mile”

Hole 16, 17, and 18 stretch has earned itself a daunting nickname.

The name came from a caller on a Saturday morning radio show during the tournament's second year. A reference to Stephen King’s book, The Green Mile, fans have likened this closing stretch to the last walk of a death row inmate.

Aggressive, maybe, but the numbers don’t lie. Since 2003, the first 15 holes have played a combined 1,290 under par. The Green Mile has played 7,683 over par, with 1,803 balls finding water on those three holes alone, per Ron Green.

David Toms made a quadruple-bogey eight on the 72nd hole in the very first playing in 2003 — and still won. While that somehow didn’t break him, that’s proof enough it can be make or break.

Our guess is this year, a +4 on the 72nd will knock anyone square out of contention.

For LAGC, three players tee it up in Charlotte this week. Here’s why they each have a chance:

Player Storylines

Justin Rose is a measured, calculated golfer. That’s the type of play that will benefit him down the stretch, particularly The Green Mile holes of 16-18. Rose has found plenty of success this year, and this weekend provides another opportunity to add to what’s been an impeccable last two seasons.

Tommy Fleetwood is a reliable performer here. His last three trips to Quail Hollow: 14th, 5th, 13th. He plays this course well, so with solid play, look for Tommy to be in the mix on Sunday.

Sahith Theegala arrives in form, having made 12/13 cuts so far this year. There will be no cut this weekend to manage, but it’s proof of his play. He’s back in a position to win golf tournaments after being sidelined for much of last season.

What to Watch

The field is deep, as expected for a Signature Event.

In previous years, the winner has scored well into the teens under par (-16, -17, -19), though in years before, they’ve played more difficult. These golfers can score on this course. Our guys will want to have a strong first couple days to position themselves for the weekend.

Tune into ESPN, The Golf Channel, and CBS to watch LAGC’s own take on Quail Hollow.