PGA TOUR this week: Truist Championship facts and figures
Key takeaways
www.pgatour.comHere’s the latest on the 2026 Truist Championship.
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Event basics: The 2026 Truist Championship is at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, NC, May 7–10, with a $20 million purse and a first-prize of $3.6 million. The tournament is the sixth signature event of the PGA Tour season and the field includes four rookies and several notable favorites. The winner earns a spot in next week’s PGA Championship if not already exempt.[2][3][4]
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Current leaderboards and results: As of the latest updates, coverage is ongoing across CBS/ESPN+/Golf Channel, with live leaderboards and early rounds showing competitive scoring; the event follows the 2025 Truist Championship held at a different venue, with Sepp Straka listed as a previous winner in the event history.[3][5][6]
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Course and context: Quail Hollow is known for its challenging layout, including the famed Green Mile stretch; last year’s Truist Championship played as part of the PGA Tour schedule following the major and continued to emphasize strong finishes and high-stakes competition.[2]
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How to watch and follow: You can watch via CBS/ESPN+/Golf Channel/Paramount+ and follow the official PGA Tour leaderboard for up-to-the-minute results, stats, and highlights.[4][5][3]
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- A quick snapshot: Quail Hollow hosts a 72-player field across four days, with no 36-hole cut in this event format, and the winner takes home $3.6 million from a $20 million purse (for context on past formats). This setup typically intensifies Sunday decisions as players chase FedExCup points and a major-championship berth.[3][4]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest live leaderboard standings or summarize yesterday/Today’s rounds with key movers and notable rounds. I can also compare top contenders and their histories at Quail Hollow.