Twenty years into its establishment, the Wells Fargo Championship continues visibly gripping the spectators. The tournament is back again this year to engage the audience with thrilling match plays from May 1-May 7. Quail Hollow is to host the tournament again this year. Other big tournaments like the PGA Championship (2017) and last year’s President’s Cup were held here as well. It is one of the toughest courses on the PGA Tour. The renowned 16th, 17th and 18th holes, also known as the ‘Green Mile’, will be a step to vanquish for the players.
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Power rankings and defending champion
Despite Scottie Scheffler and Jon Rahm missing out, the tournament holds on to its reputation of hosting the biggest name in the golf world. Rory Mcllroy, the 2021 winner of the championship, remains the most anticipated player on the list. His match with Max Homa, the defending champion, is sure to expect huge viewership. Several others, including Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele, would wish to join Homa and Mcllory on the championship winners board.
Wells Fargo Championship prize money and purse
The budget of the event $20 million definitely attracts major fame and attention to it. The winner’s earnings will be $3.6 million. The competition will have more than 120 players vying for the trophy.
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Other major details
Sun will be merciful on the game this week. The winds are expected to be in the favor of it as well. Saturday expects to see some rain which might create complicated situations for the golfers, the pleasant Sunday weather is ready to host the players for the final round.
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The tournament with the level of competition it has to offer is sure to be exciting for all. Golf is a game of techniques and for golfers to put forth an A-game, they will have to pull off error-free driving and some valuable putting. The only bonus offered by the course to the golfers would be that the driving ranges are sizable at Quail Hollow. Who is your pick to win this season? Let us know in the comments below.