It’s safe to say that Quail Hollow has been a happy hunting ground for Rory McIlroy in the past, earning four victories at the course throughout his career.
For 2026, the Truist Championship returns to the lay-out after a brief stint at Philadelphia Cricket Club, and McIlroy is to make his competitive return to action after taking a break following his Masters win in April.
McIlroy secured a second Green Jacket following a one shot victory over Scottie Scheffler
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Having not featured at either the RBC Heritage or Cadillac Championship Signature Events, or indeed the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, McIlroy will be the star name in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Taking place a mere few hours away from Augusta National, it’ll be the first tournament the 36-year-old has played since he became the fourth player in history to defend The Masters.
Earning a one shot win to secure his sixth Major, McIlroy’s nearest challenger that week, Scottie Scheffler, won’t be present, as the World No.1 takes a week off following three events in four weeks.
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Last year, Quail Hollow staged the PGA Championship instead of the Truist Championship, and, at that Major, Scheffler dominated proceedings, forging out a five shot win over Harris English, Bryson DeChambeau and Davis Riley.
This year, Quail Hollow returns in a Signature Event role, and will play as the starter for the main course of the PGA Championship, which takes place the week after at Aronimink Golf Club.
Much has been made of the 2026 PGA Tour schedule and, since The Masters, three Signature Events are taking place in a four week stretch, with notable names prioritizing their scheduled starts.
Quail Hollow staged the PGA Championship back in May 2025
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The PGA Tour returned to Trump National Doral for the first time in a decade but, despite this, notable names, including McIlroy, opted to skip the $20 million Cadillac Championship.
Major season is upon us and, consequently, with such a tight schedule, some will want to play the week before a Major, while some won’t.
Scheffler falls into the won’t camp, as he skips the Truist Championship. For the majority, though, they will be present in Charlotte, where a 72-man field will get some competitive reps in at the no-cut event.
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