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Kristoffer Reitan Wins Truist Championship by Two Strokes

5/11/2026

Summary

Reitan Wins Championship

Kristoffer Reitan of Norway won the 2026 Truist Championship at Quail Hollow by two strokes, finishing 15-under and earning $3.6 million.
Alex Fitzpatrick, who led after 54 holes, dropped to a tie for fourth at 12-under after a double bogey on 17.
Rickie Fowler and Nicolai Højgaard tied for second at 13-under, with Fowler missing a 12-foot putt on 18.

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Fitzpatrick Leads Gains

Cameron Fitzpatrick leads the tournament in Strokes Gained: Tee-to-Green (9.843) and Approach (7.571).
Coach Mike Walker helped Fitzpatrick simplify his swing, increasing fairways and freeing his iron game.
The event offers a $20 million purse and 700 FedEx Cup points, placing it among the Tour’s biggest signature tournaments.
Quail Hollow’s ‘Green Mile’ (holes 16-18) was 146-over par through three rounds, contrasting with holes 1-15, which were 291-under.

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Fitzpatrick Earns Exemption

Alex Fitzpatrick earned a two-year PGA exemption after his Zurich Classic win with brother Matt Fitzpatrick, the 2022 U.S. Open champion.
He previously won the Hero Indian Open, his first professional title.
Cameron Young, after a six-stroke Cadillac Championship win, shot an 8-under 63 to chase the Quail Hollow record.
Rory McIlroy posted a four-over 75, highest round at Quail Hollow in eight years, falling 13 shots behind the leader.

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Young Starts Final

The final round aired on Golf Channel (1-3 p.m. ET), CBS/Paramount+ (3-6 p.m. ET), ESPN+ (7:30 a.m.–6 p.m. ET) and Sirius XM (1-6 p.m. ET).
The forecast called for an 84 °F high and a 1 percent rain chance on Sunday, easing concerns after Thursday’s delays.
Tee times started at 1:35 p.m. ET with Cameron Young and Nicolai Højgaard and at 1:45 p.m. ET with Alex Fitzpatrick and Kristoffer Reitan.

History

Historical Context

In 2007 the PGA Tour launched the FedEx Cup, a season-long points race sponsored by FedEx, and Tiger Woods won the inaugural title with 123,033 points and a $10 million bonus, shifting the Tour toward larger TV contracts. The 2026 Truist Championship at Quail Hollow follows that model, offering a $20 million purse and 700 points, drawing players like Kristoffer Reitan and Alex Fitzpatrick.

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Reitan Wins Championship

Kristoffer Reitan of Norway won the 2026 Truist Championship at Quail Hollow by two strokes, finishing 15-under and earning $3.6 million.
Alex Fitzpatrick, who led after 54 holes, dropped to a tie for fourth at 12-under after a double bogey on 17.
Rickie Fowler and Nicolai Højgaard tied for second at 13-under, with Fowler missing a 12-foot putt on 18.

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