Following a thrilling weekend south of the border, Mexico Open champ Tony Finau along with several others makes the trip to North Carolina for the Wells Fargo Championship. The event returns to a familiar setting with Quail Hollow Golf Club back in the rotation after surrendering last year’s host chores to prep for the Presidents Cup. Max Homa posted his second WFC title and the sixth of his PGA Tour career winning by two swings at TPC Potomac. Homa’s first Tour win came here in 2019. In between those victories (the tournament was canceled in 2020) Rory McIlroy won his record third title. Playing for the first time since his MC at the Masters, McIlroy is listed as a big favorite in the outright market. Designated status means more of the top players are in attendance setting up some interesting matchup betting opportunities. Head over to BookMaker.eu for a complete list of updated odds when you’re ready to place a wager.
Wells Fargo Championship Matchup Odds
Rory McIlroy -135 vs. Patrick Cantlay +113
Rory McIlroy -178 vs. Xander Schauffele +147
Patrick Cantlay -140 vs. Xander Schauffele +117
Tony Finau -144 vs. Collin Morikawa +120
Tony Finau -129 vs. Viktor Hovland +108
Collin Morikawa +115 vs. Viktor Hovland -138
Max Homa +115 vs. Jordan Spieth -138
Max Homa +128 vs. Justin Thomas -154
Jordan Spieth -105 vs. Justin Thomas -115
Matthew Fitzpatrick +112 vs. Cameron Young -134
Matthew Fitzpatrick +100 vs. Sungjae Im -120
Cameron Young -120 vs. Sungjae Im +100
Jason Day -115 vs. Sam Burns -105
Rickie Fowler -115 vs. Tyrrell Hatton -105
Tom Kim +100 vs. Sahith Theegala -120
Tommy Fleetwood -120 vs. Shane Lowry +100
Corey Conners -120 vs. Keith Mitchell +100
Keegan Bradley -127 vs. Taylor Moore +106
Chris Kirk +100 vs. Matt Kuchar -120
Gary Woodland -125 vs. Patrick Rodgers +105
Taylor Montgomery -110 vs. Davis Riley -110
Kurt Kitayama -110 vs. Emiliano Grillo -110
J.T. Poston -105 vs. Adam Hadwin -115
Cameron Davis -132 vs. Seamus Power +110
Alex Noren +127 vs. Stephan Jaeger -153
Aaron Rai -120 vs. Akshay Bhatia +100
K.H. Lee -110 vs. J.J. Spaun -110
Joel Dahmen -127 vs. Harris English +106
Beau Hossler -154 vs. Brendon Todd +128
Matt Wallace -129 vs. Danny Willett +108
Nick Hardy -127 vs. Sam Ryder +106
Webb Simpson -120 vs. Francesco Molinari +100
S.H. Kim +105 vs. Byeong Hun An -125
Taylor Pendrith -120 vs. Mackenzie Hughes +100
MJ Daffue +108 vs. Garrick Higgo -129
Need to Know
Quail Hollow underwent a major redesign just a few years ago making it even more difficult. It was tough enough at par 72, but after the facelift many of the birdie opportunities were eliminated when par was reduced to 71. Jason Day emerged victorious in 2018, the first year at the revamped layout. It’s still a long ride stretched out to 7,538 yards so look for plenty of drivers with distance being a key. With generous fairways, accuracy off the tee isn’t as important here as it is on other layouts. Getting to the greens should be easy; knocking down those putts will put you in contention on Sunday. The closing stretch known as the Green Mile has frustrated plenty of golfers over the years with its ability to swallow golf balls. It’s tough to make up ground over those final three holes.
Wells Fargo Championship Matchup Picks
Max Homa +128 vs. Justin Thomas
A perfect record at last year’s Presidents Cup along with his 2019 triumph puts Homa in solid position as a course horse. And seeing his price in this matchup makes him an even more inviting pick. Even with back to back MCs it’s hard to get down on Homa since he was so good early in the season with a pair of wins among six top 10s over 10 consecutive starts. Homa moved into the upper echelon of pro golfers with his recent surge and he won’t be fazed.
Akshay Bhatia +100 vs. Aaron Rai
It’s been a whirlwind for Bhatia, who earned special temporary membership earlier in the year. He’s taken advantage of the opportunity and was on point last week finishing alone in fourth at the Mexico Open. He also has a solo second at the Puerto Rico Open and has played solidly with only three MCs in his 10 starts. There aren’t many value picks out there and backing Bhatia at even money is close to it.
Rickie Fowler -115 vs. Tyrrell Hatton
One of several former WFC winners pegging it up this week, Fowler has seemingly turned his game around after years of struggles. One thing that would validate his efforts is getting a victory, something that hasn’t happened in four years. His run of solid form continued with a T15-T10 stretch in his last two starts giving him nine top 20s in 13 starts this season. He’s also 8 for 9 at Quail Hollow with his first career title here in 2012.
Jason Day -115 vs. Sam Burns
The last of Day’s 12 PGA Tour wins took place right here in 2018 when he toppled the field by two swings. There have been some lean times since, but Day is playing some of his best golf in years with strong form allowing him to rack up five top 10s in his last eight starts. He’s also been good at Quail Hollow posting a victory in 2018 in the first tournament since the course redesign dropped par from 72 to 71. Three of his other four starts have yielded a top 25.
Xander Schauffele +117 vs. Patrick Cantlay
Schauffele was another Presidents Cup star going 3-1-0 at Quail Hollow last year. Though he’s yet to win on Tour this season his top 5 status in the OWGR shows you just how consistent he’s been putting him in a spot to win every time out.. The X-man has three top 5s among his five top 20s in his last five starts with a strong enough bag to be in contention this week.
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