Is CJ Cup Byron Nelson Champ Taylor Pendrith Playing 2024 Wells Fargo Championship?

Taylor Pendrith grabbing his maiden victory on the PGA Tour at his 74th start on the Tour was the highlight of the recent week. The Canadian pro was the 54-hole leader but by the 71st hole, Pendrith lost the lead and wasn’t expected to win at all. However, his birdie on the 18th did the deed to beat Ben Kohles by one stroke.

Ultimately, the 32-year-old took home $1.71 million as the winner of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. Before he teed it up at the TPC Craig Ranch, the 1-time PGA Tour winner committed to the Myrtle Beach Classic which would start simultaneously as the Wells Fargo Championship. However, after his victory, Pendrith earned the post at Quail Hollow and the PGA Championship after it. 

Moreover, the Canadian pro, after his maiden win, has been eligible to play the last two signature events, that is, the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday and the Travelers Championship. Notably, the major events that Pendrith missed in the 2024 season like The Sentry, the PLAYERS, and the Masters, through his latest achievement, the 32-year-old has received an exemption for these in the 2025 season.

So, even though Pendrith’s name might not show up at the Wells Fargo Championship’s official field on its website, he will be playing it starting from May 9th. This time at Quail Hollow, the player’s field would have a chance to win the signature event because their biggest has opted out of it.

World no. 1 misses his first signature event of 2024

The players last had till Friday, May 3rd, 5:30 p.m. to commit to the 2024 Wells Fargo Championship but Scottie Scheffler did not enter the field till then. Interestingly, it would be the first signature event that the world no. 1 will be missing in the 2024 season. However, as it stays no secret, it is for his family.

Schffeler won four times in his last five starts including his second green jacket and defending the PLAYERS Championship. Though as he now prepares to be a father, the 27-year-old explained that golf will take a back seat in his life after the baby comes. After his 4th win of the year at the RBC Heritage, Scheffler said, “My priorities will change here very soon. My son or daughter will now be the main priority, along with my wife, so golf will now be probably fourth in line.” 

However, he clarified that he loved competing and would not keep his eyes away from the ball. The 10-time PGA Tour winner might be seen playing at Valhalla, a week after or might even miss the PGA Championship, nothing can be confirmed. Regardless, the OWGR Top-50 would be there at the Wells Fargo Championship and awaiting to take home the $3.6 million winner’s cut!