The Wells Fargo Championship returns to the PGA schedule this year after being a COVID casualty in 2020 with a strong field of players ready to peg it up at Quail Hollow Golf Club. We’ve never seen a repeat champion at this event and it’s Max Homa’s turn after he pulled away from the field for his maiden Tour victory in the 2019 edition. He’ll face a classy group of golfers including Rory McIlroy, the only two-time winner of the WFC, along with betting favorites on the opening line Jon Rahm and Justin Thomas. In all 13 of the top 20 golfers in the FedExCup standings are set to tee it up this week. Be sure to visit BookMaker.eu for a complete updated list of betting odds when you’re ready to place a wager.
Odds to Win Wells Fargo Championship at BookMaker.eu
Jon Rahm +1000
Justin Thomas +1000
Bryson DeChambeau +1400
Rory McIlroy +1800
Xander Schauffele +1800
Viktor Hovland +2000
Webb Simpson +2000
Tony Finau +2500
Patrick Cantlay +2800
Patrick Reed +2800
Corey Conners +3000
Will Zalatoris +3300
Joaquin Niemann +3500
Abraham Ancer +4000
Brian Harman +4000
Cameron Tringale +4000
Sungjae Im +4500
Jason Day +5000
Max Homa +5000
Shane Lowry +5000
Russell Henley +5500
Bubba Watson +6000
Keegan Bradley +6000
Tommy Fleetwood +6000
Stewart Cink +6600
Emiliano Grillo +7000
Harris English +7000
Lucas Glover +7000
Matt Wallace +7000
Rickie Fowler +7500
Harold Varner III +8000
Brendan Steele +9000
Kevin Streelman +9000
Brendon Todd +10000
Joel Dahmen +10000
Matt Jones +10000
Ryan Moore +10000
Odds Analysis
Jason Day +5000
It’s always a good idea to venture down the odds list to find some value, especially after recent winners of this event were positioned as longshots. It’s not always going to happen, but the payoff is nice if it does. Recent struggles dropped Day down the list, but he has enjoyed success at Quail Hollow with a win in 2018 while finishing no worse than T24 in four starts. He needs a pick-me-up after a MC at the Masters in his most recent start and I expect he gets it this week.
Rickie Fowler +7500
If you trust that Fowler can find his game this might be the time to throw down on him. He’s struggled mightily dropping out of the top-100 but has a chance to make up for lost events at a place where he’s played well. And at his current price there is a huge payout waiting. Fowler picked up his maiden Tour victory at Quail Hollow in 2012 and has gained at least seven strokes tee-to-green in four of his six WFC starts. Backing Fowler is a risky move but one that can certainly payoff.
Rory McIlroy +1800
He’s coming off MCs in his last two stroke play events but it’s hard to argue against McIlroy given his recent play and success at Quail Hollow. He captured the title in 2010 and again in 2015 to become the only two-time winner while setting a scoring record both times. His seven top-10s also make him the all-time money winner in this event. “I like tree-lined golf courses. I like that it gives you definition, I like that it frames holes for you. I love that,” McIlroy said. And the layout loves him too.
Webb Simpson +2000
Nobody knows the layout better than Simpson since he’s a local and a Quail Hollow member, so he has an advantage in that area. The course requires distance but we have seen shorter hitters navigate the yard successfully in the past. And Simpson’s knowledge and recent form suggest he’s one that can do it this week.
Will Zalatoris +3300
Zalatoris has been consistent in all facets of his game making him a strong play this week. He had a near miss with a runner-up at the Masters and has five other top-10s this season. He ranks among the top-20 in driving distance and GIR percentage and has a solid short game. He checks all the boxes to have a run of success at Quail Hollow though he will have to navigate one of the tougher courses on Tour to pick up his first win.
Course: Quail Hollow Club – 7,521 yards, Par 71
Stretched out to over 7,500 yards, the track was difficult enough when it played at par 72, now it’s at par 71 after a redesign a few years ago. Distance is required off the tee in order to contend, so we can expect a lot of drivers. Players don’t have to be overly concerned when teeing it up with forgiving fairways and rough that’s not as long or thick as other venues. Making up plenty of distance on this layout are eight par 4s that are longer than 450 yards, and there are hazards the field has to contend with, too. Water is in play on six holes and bunkers guard the green on nearly every approach. And it will be tough to make up ground over the final three holes. Known as the Green Mile, the par 4-3-4 finish has frustrated many golfers over the years.
TV Coverage: Golf Channel, CBS
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