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Kristoffer Reitan, a PGA TOUR rookie from Norway, captured his first TOUR title at the Truist Championship at Quail Hollow, finishing 15-under 269 to beat Rickie Fowler and Nicolai Højgaard by two strokes after a late surge that included a birdie on the par-5 15th; Reitan had previously found success on the DP World Tour and had briefly contemplated leaving golf for YouTube before rediscovering his form.
Norway’s Kristoffer Reitan earned his first PGA Tour victory, shooting 69 in the final round to finish 15-under 269 and win by two strokes over Rickie Fowler and Nicolai Hojgaard at the Truist Championship in Charlotte.
Alex Fitzpatrick, who just earned his PGA Tour card, leads the Truist Championship after three rounds, one shot ahead of Kristoffer Reitan and two ahead of Cameron Young, with brother Matt Fitzpatrick’s presence and guidance helping him adjust at Quail Hollow as he pursues his first PGA Tour win.
The 2026 Truist Championship at Quail Hollow carries a $20 million purse, with the winner earning $3.6 million. Payouts descend all the way to 72nd place at $36,000, and the top 36 finishers are guaranteed at least $100,000; it’s a no-cut event, so every player cashes in. The signature-event purse remained $20 million after the 2025 sponsor change, with recent champions including Sepp Straka (2025), Rory McIlroy (2024, 2021), Wyndham Clark (2023), and Max Homa (2022). Minor tie-breaks can tweak final payouts after the results are settled.
Kristoffer Reitan captured his first PGA Tour victory at the Truist Championship in North Carolina with a late surge, avoiding a potential penalty after the ball appeared to move slightly on the 14th hole. Wayne Riley criticized the ruling on Sky Sports, suggesting that if a player touches the ball while over it, it should incur a one-shot penalty. The incident echoes a similar debate sparked by Cameron Young’s self-imposed penalty at the Cadillac Championship a week earlier, fueling ongoing discussion about when unintentional movement should be penalized and whether the lie (green vs. fairway) should influence the penalty.
Alex Fitzpatrick led the Truist Championship at Quail Hollow entering the final round but shot 73 to finish four behind and in fourth place as Kristoffer Reitan won. Fitzpatrick called the result surreal and noted the importance of patience, pointing to his recent surge in form that has dramatically changed his PGA Tour status and earnings.
Kristoffer Reitan captured his first PGA Tour title at the Truist Championship on Quail Hollow, finishing 15 under to win by two strokes over Nicolai Hojgaard and Rickie Fowler. Alex Fitzpatrick, who began the final round with a one-shot lead, opened with a bogey-double bogey and couldn’t catch the leaders, while Tommy Fleetwood finished T5 on 11 under and Rory McIlroy ended five under; Matt Fitzpatrick finished one over.
Cam Young said a final-round pairing with Alex Fitzpatrick would be a lot of fun as the Truist Championship heads to Sunday at Quail Hollow, with Fitzpatrick and Reitan in good position and Young two behind; Fitzpatrick’s sharp iron play and short game have stood out while his driving has been the area of note, meaning Young will likely need a very low score to chase him down in Charlotte.
Rory McIlroy, coming off Masters glory, struggled on the greens at the Truist Championship, posting the worst around-the-green performance in Round 3 and casting doubt on his PGA Championship chances despite strong driving and a course he often excels on.
Tommy Fleetwood shot a 67 to sit one behind leader Sungjae Im after two rounds at the Truist Championship, with Rory McIlroy and Rickie Fowler also climbing the leaderboard thanks to strong rounds, while Justin Thomas and Alex Fitzpatrick sit nearby ahead of the PGA Championship at Aronimink.
Matt McCarty shot 63 to lead the Truist Championship after Round 1, powered by 220 feet of putts—the most in a PGA Tour round since Daniel Berger in 2019—while Rory McIlroy sits seven behind after a day of mostly pars.
In PGA TOUR Fantasy Golf for the Truist Championship, the key is strict roster management: monitor your opponent’s starts and stay disciplined with starters and bench players, rather than chasing course history or form. Anchor rosters around top players (e.g., Rory McIlroy at Quail Hollow) while adjusting based on the last six events and the competition you face to maximize points.
Matt Fitzpatrick heads to the Truist Championship at Quail Hollow as one of the favorites after three wins this season. He was surprised by how firm the greens and the shorter rough are this week, a contrast to last year’s PGA, and acknowledges he doesn’t know the course inside out yet. The updated conditions should test the field but fit Fitzpatrick’s strong driving and iron play, and he remains a top contender despite only having a best Quail Hollow finish of T35 in 2023.
Michael Kim practiced at Quail Hollow for the 2026 Truist Championship and said the greens are firm and fast but likely to be softened by rain, with rough that's more manageable than last year—hinting at a birdie-fest rather than a grind for big hitters.
Golf betting roundtable previews sleeper bets for the Truist Championship at Quail Hollow, highlighting Akshay Bhatia, Jason Day, Denny McCarthy, Alex Fitzpatrick, and Matt McCarty as value plays outside the power rankings, with odds from DraftKings and notes on course history, current form, and strengths that support potential upsets in a premier event.