The PGA Tour heads to the iconic Quail Hollow Club this week for the Truist Championship, the final stop before the season's second major. With $20 million in prize money on the line, the field is stacked, and the stakes couldn't be higher.
All eyes will be on Rory McIlroy, making his first start since his Masters victory. McIlroy, who skipped two signature events after his green jacket triumph, has a legendary history at Quail Hollow—he's won here four times, including his first PGA Tour title in 2010. Can he carry that momentum into the PGA Championship next week?
Defending champion Sepp Straka, who won last year at Philadelphia Cricket Club, will look to repeat his signature event success. Meanwhile, Scottie Scheffler, the defending PGA Champion who won at Quail Hollow last year, is notably absent, as he typically skips this event for the Texas tournaments following the PGA Championship.
Other storylines include Adam Scott, whose tie for fourth at Doral pushed him to No. 43 in the world, all but securing his U.S. Open exemption. Jordan Spieth, sitting at No. 50, needs to stay in the top 60 over the next two weeks to earn his spot. Max Homa and Mackenzie Hughes are in on sponsor exemptions, with Hughes enjoying home-course advantage as a Quail Hollow member.
Over in Virginia, LIV Golf returns to action at Trump National Golf Club for its first U.S. event of the season. The backdrop? Just last week, the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia announced it would stop funding LIV after the 2026 season, adding a layer of uncertainty to the league's future.
Defending champion Joaquin Niemann, who won here last year and led his Torque team to the 2023 team title, is looking to bounce back after a winless 2026 so far—a stark contrast to his five-win 2025 campaign. The course, which hosted the 2017 Senior PGA Championship, promises a stern test at 7,679 yards, par 72.
Whether you're gearing up for the majors or just love the game, this week offers a perfect prelude to the PGA Championship. Stay tuned for all the action, and don't forget to gear up with the latest golf apparel to play like the pros.