2026 Truist Championship: 6 Bets for Quail Hollow Golf Club
The Truist Championship heads back to Quail Hollow as a Signature Event, bringing a stacked, no-cut field to one of the PGA TOUR's toughest tests. With four guaranteed rounds, there's plenty of betting value if you target the right mix of contenders and sleepers.
Rory McIlroy returns to a course he's dominated, while Justin Thomas and Ludvig Aberg add serious firepower. Quail Hollow rewards distance, driving accuracy, and elite iron play, especially through the brutal "Green Mile." These six best bets focus on players built to handle the challenge and contend.
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Si Woo Kim First-Round Leader (+3100)
He's coming off back-to-back top-five finishes and has been one of the most consistent players this season, landing inside the top 10 in half his starts. His accuracy off the tee and elite proximity numbers fit Quail Hollow perfectly, and he's already had success at this course. With his current form and ball-striking, this is a great spot to back him early.
Taylor Pendrith Top-20 Finish (+215)
He's finished as high as T5 at Quail Hollow and has multiple strong showings on similar layouts. His power off the tee plays perfectly here, and last week he showed encouraging form, ranking near the top in driving distance and greens in regulation. If that ball-striking carries over, he's in a great spot to contend for another solid finish.
Jason Day Top-10 Finish (+325)
He's a past winner at Quail Hollow and finished T4 here in 2024, showing immediate comfort on the current layout. Day continues to excel around the greens and with the putter, key traits on this course. With solid 2026 form and strong bogey avoidance, he's positioned to stay near the top of the leaderboard.
Sam Burns Top-5 Finish (+215)
He's posted top-21 finishes in four of his last five starts and remains one of the best putters on Tour. Burns has also shown comfort at Quail Hollow with recent top-20 results. If his putter stays hot, he has the upside to climb the leaderboard and contend near the top.
Matthew Fitzpatrick to Win (+1650)
He's won three of his last four starts and continues to excel tee-to-green while rolling in putts. His ball-striking ranks among the best in this field, and he's already shown he can handle Quail Hollow with a top-10 finish. With this kind of momentum, he's a serious contender to win again.
Akshay Bhatia to Win (+5100)
He's already won a Signature Event this season and continues to gain strokes with his irons in nearly every start. Bhatia ranks near the top of the TOUR in putting and overall performance, giving him a well-rounded profile. His controlled fade suits Quail Hollow, and with his current form, he brings real upside this week.
One-And-Done Play of the Week
If you play in a One-and-Done league, the idea is simple: You get to use each golfer once all season, so picking the right spot matters.
Xander Schauffele finished runner-up here in back-to-back appearances, showing clear comfort at Quail Hollow. Schauffele has also been steady, finishing top-25 in his last seven starts and 12th or better in his last four. His all-around game, especially off the tee and with approach play, keeps him in contention. With form trending up and proven success at this course, he's a reliable pick this week.
Last Week's Result
Cadillac: Matsuyama - T53: $46,000
Season Total: $4,943,453
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This story was originally published May 5, 2026 at 11:40 PM.