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McIlroy Favored at $20M Truist Championship; Scheffler Skips

5/6/2026

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McIlroy Enters Championship

Rory McIlroy entered the Truist Championship at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, following the PGA Tour’s May 5, 2026 Instagram announcement.
McIlroy, the +580 favorite ahead of Cameron Young (+920) and Xander Schauffele (+1175), will compete for a $20 million purse that awards a £3.6 million share and 700 FedExCup points.
No. 1 Scottie Scheffler skipped the tournament to prepare for the PGA Championship.
Collin Morikawa withdrew and was replaced by Andrew Putnam.

Summary

McIlroy Returns

World No. 2 Rory McIlroy makes his first start since defending his green jacket at Augusta, hoping to carry Masters form to Quail Hollow.
Golfer Jordan Spieth calls Quail Hollow the “Rory McIlroy Country Club,” noting McIlroy’s four wins there, including his 2010 debut.
Golfer Xander Schauffele entered Quail Hollow as the 2023 and 2024 runner-up with four straight top-12 finishes.

History

Historical Context

To end the season’s late-summer lull, the PGA Tour introduced the FedExCup playoffs in 2007, staging four events from August 23 to September 16. Points replaced prize money for qualification, and Tiger Woods captured the inaugural title and a $10 million bonus. The system now rewards winners with up to 700 points, as seen at the 2026 Truist Championship.

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McIlroy Enters Championship

Rory McIlroy entered the Truist Championship at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, following the PGA Tour’s May 5, 2026 Instagram announcement.
McIlroy, the +580 favorite ahead of Cameron Young (+920) and Xander Schauffele (+1175), will compete for a $20 million purse that awards a £3.6 million share and 700 FedExCup points.
No. 1 Scottie Scheffler skipped the tournament to prepare for the PGA Championship.
Collin Morikawa withdrew and was replaced by Andrew Putnam.

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