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Jon Rahm and George Bryan playing as a team | Courtesy: Reuters Images
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Jon Rahm and George Bryan playing as a team | Courtesy: Reuters Images
The 2023 Wells Fargo Championship is set to take place this week from May 4 – May 7, at the Quail Hollow Country Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. This marks the ninth event on the PGA Tour calendar to offer an elevated prize pot.
The Wells Fargo Championship is a prestigious event on the PGA Tour, attracting top golfers from all over the world. This tournament is highly regarded in the PGA Tour, and with a prize pot of $20 million up for grabs, this year’s event promises to be more thrilling than ever before.
Who won the last edition?
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Sep 23, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Team USA golfer Max Homa celebrates after making his putt on the 17th hole during the four-ball match play of the Presidents Cup golf tournament at Quail Hollow Club. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports
Last year’s event was won by Max Homa, who secured his first PGA Tour victory after defeating Joel Dahmen in a playoff. Homa will be looking to defend his title this year and cement his place as one of the rising stars on the tour.
Winners payout at the 2023 Wells Fargo Championship
The total purse for the tournament is set at $20 million, which is an increase from last year’s event. The winner of the tournament will receive a grand prize of $3.6 million, which is a significant increase from the previous year’s prize.
The runner-up will take home $2.18 million, and third place will receive $1.38 million. The payouts for the remaining positions will be determined based on their ranking in the tournament.
Breakdown of the total $20 million payout
| Position | Money |
| 1 | $3,600,000 |
| 2 | $2,180,000 |
| 3 | $1,380,000 |
| 4 | $980,000 |
| 5 | $820,000 |
| 6 | $725,000 |
| 7 | $675,000 |
| 8 | $625,000 |
| 9 | $585,000 |
| 10 | $545,000 |
| 11 | $505,000 |
| 12 | $465,000 |
| 13 | $425,000 |
| 14 | $385,000 |
| 15 | $365,000 |
| 16 | $345,000 |
| 17 | $325,000 |
| 18 | $305,000 |
| 19 | $285,000 |
| 20 | $265,000 |
| 21 | $245,000 |
| 22 | $225,000 |
| 23 | $209,000 |
| 24 | $193,000 |
| 25 | $177,000 |
| 26 | $161,000 |
| 27 | $155,000 |
| 28 | $149,000 |
| 29 | $143,000 |
| 30 | $137,000 |
| 31 | $131,000 |
| 32 | $125,000 |
| 33 | $119,000 |
| 34 | $114,000 |
| 35 | $109,000 |
| 36 | $104,000 |
| 37 | $99,000 |
| 38 | $95,000 |
| 39 | $91,000 |
| 40 | $87,000 |
| 41 | $83,000 |
| 42 | $79,000 |
| 43 | $75,000 |
| 44 | $71,000 |
| 45 | $67,000 |
| 46 | $63,000 |
| 47 | $59,000 |
| 48 | $55,800 |
| 49 | $53,000 |
| 50 | $51,400 |
| 51 | $50,200 |
| 52 | $49,000 |
| 53 | $48,200 |
| 54 | $47,400 |
| 55 | $47,000 |
| 56 | $46,600 |
| 57 | $46,200 |
| 58 | $45,800 |
| 59 | $45,400 |
| 60 | $45,000 |
| 61 | $44,600 |
| 62 | $44,200 |
| 63 | $43,800 |
| 64 | $43,400 |
| 65 | $43,000 |
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The Wells Fargo Championship has a rich history, dating back to its first edition in 2003, and has attracted top golfers from around the world ever since. This year’s tournament won’t be any different, with a star-studded lineup that includes some of the best players in the game like Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland. However, the challenging tree-lined layout of the course, with water in play on six holes, mostly on the back nine, will surely pose a challenge to all the players.
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Golf enthusiasts worldwide are anticipating an unforgettable event as the tournament approaches. Let’s all wait and see who will come out on top and take home the grand prize of $3.6 million? But one thing is certain – the 2023 Wells Fargo Championship will be a tournament that golf fans and players alike won’t want to miss.
Who is your pick to win the tournament? Let us know in the comments below.
