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[dbull75]

^The annual event at Quail Hollow is just that, a regular event on the tour's calendar that players will play during the course of a season. It's the equivalent of a Panthers regular season game. The prize money (by golf standards) isn't as much. It doesn't always guarantee that the top players like Tiger Woods or Phil Mickelson will play there, though they are regulars at the Charlotte event. The PGA Championship is much different in that it's one of four major tournaments every year (The Masters, US Open, British Open and PGA Championship). These events are widely considered a must stop for all PGA players, with the PGA the most widely attended. The prestige and prize money are larger. The courses are more challenging and events are watched worldwide. Each of these majors are basically golf's Super Bowl for that year. So basically, expect to see a lot more media coverage and a lot more money spent in Charlotte that week.

[beyonce245]

So I suppose this means the regular event will stop playing there after 2014?

[dbull75]

beyonce245, on 30 August 2010 - 02:42 PM, said:

So I suppose this means the regular event will stop playing there after 2014?

That hasn't been determined yet. If Wells Fargo (or another local sponsor) pushes to extend the event beyond 2014, that tournament would continue. However, they would have to find another club to host it in 2017 because Quail Hollow would have to change the type of grass used on the course (and make some other changes to the layout) and that usually takes about a year or so to do.

[tozmervo]

dbull75, on 30 August 2010 - 04:17 PM, said:

... because Quail Hollow would have to change the type of grass used on the course ...

I thought I had surely misread that, but I didn't. I just don't get golf.

oh well, yay for economic boon.

[dbull75]

tozmervo, on 30 August 2010 - 05:15 PM, said:

I thought I had surely misread that, but I didn't. I just don't get golf.

oh well, yay for economic boon.

Well, because the PGA Championship tournament will be played in mid-August versus early May (when it's the Wells Fargo Championship) they have to switch grass types so it can withstand the summer heat better and accommodate different cuts on the course. They will use Bermuda grass as opposed to overseeded Rye

Edited by dbull75, 31 August 2010 - 06:45 AM.

[southslider]

Good thing the name is changing back from the Quail Hollow Championship then.  Seems a Wells Fargo Championship could play another course in Charlotte.

[dbull75]

Here's a few quotes after it was announced yesterday Quail Hollow would host the PGA Championship in 2017:

Tiger Woods said via e-mail Tuesday: "Quail Hollow is an outstanding golf course that has the ability to host a major. This is Charlotte's first major and the people there, and in the surrounding areas, understand and appreciate great golf."

PGA of America CEO Joe Steranka: "Quail Hollow could host the PGA Championship next year," he said. "It's that good."

Good to see all the props that Charlotte and Quail Hollow are getting for this.  
http://www.charlotte...ing-higher.html

Edited by dbull75, 01 September 2010 - 06:48 AM.

[dbull75]

Today marks the start of Charlotte's annual PGA tournament at Quail Hollow Country Club (practice rounds and pro-ams are Mon-Wed, tournament play is Thurs-Sun). As we all know it's been renamed the Wells Fargo Championship as WF decided to put it's name back on the tourney this year, even though it was sponsoring it in years past. Despite the Tiger Woods circus not coming to town (he's missing the tournament due to a leg and foot injury), the tournament has once again SOLD OUT. Coverage will be on the Golf Channel Thursday and Friday, then CBS picks up coverage for Saturday and Sunday. Luckily I already have my tickets for Saturday

[dbull75]

It's that time of year again. Today starts off the week for the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow. Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Rory McIlroy are among the top PGA players that will be in Charlotte. Monday and Tuesday will be the practice rounds with the Pro-Am on Wednesday. Thursday - Sunday is tournament play. The tournament is once again a sell out (I have my tix for Saturday). This year also marks the 10th anniversary of the event.

[Bikeguy]

^ There is also free bicycle valet parking c/o CABA ( Charlotte Area Bicycle Alliance)

[dbull75]

^Ahh good catch. Also among the many options, there will be a shuttle from the LYNX Sharon Road West Light Rail Station. It runs every day from 5:30am to 9pm. Just need to have a purchased light rail ticket. I usually take this option. It's one of the easier options.

Edited by dbull75, 30 April 2012 - 11:15 AM.

[dbull75]

In case anyone was wondering what the Wells Fargo PGA tournament does for the Charlotte economy? It pumps in about $45 million into the local economy while it's here this week. Between the hotels, restaurants, etc there' s a lot that goes on. Great example: The Nike shirt that Tiger wore at the Pro-Am yesterday sold out in 45 minutes today at the tournament shop. It goes for $90 a pop.

http://www.wcnc.com/...-150089655.html

Edited by dbull75, 03 May 2012 - 07:58 PM.