The 2025 Truist Championship promises to be a unique and memorable stop on the PGA TOUR, as the game’s best descend on The Philadelphia Cricket Club’s Wissahickon Course. This classic A.W. Tillinghast design—one of golf’s great architectural treasures—steps in as a one-year host, filling in for Quail Hollow Club, which will welcome the PGA Championship next week.
As the sixth Signature Event of the season, the Truist Championship brings with it a stacked field, elevated stakes, and a fresh test at a historic venue.
Let’s dive into the key pre-tournament storylines:
Pre-Tournament Storylines:
Rory McIlroy’s Dominant Run
Rory McIlroy enters this week in sensational form. He’s already racked up three victories in 2025, including a historic win at The Masters, where he joined golf’s most elite company by completing the career Grand Slam. He returns to the Truist Championship—an event he’s owned in the past with four victories, the most by any player in tournament history.
A New Venue with Historic Roots
This year’s Truist Championship marks a rare shift in scenery. Normally contested at Quail Hollow, the tournament heads to Philadelphia Cricket Club’s Wissahickon Course—a storied layout and former host of elite amateur events. With no prior PGA TOUR history at the course, it presents an exciting unknown and a fresh challenge for the field.
Tournament Information:
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Course Information:
Course Architect:
Comparable Courses:
- TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm – 2022 Wells Fargo Championship
- Colonial Country Club – Charles Schwab Challenge
- Riviera Country Club – The Genesis Invitational
- Aronimink Golf Club – 2018 BMW Championship
- Baltusrol Golf Club – 2016 PGA Championship
Comparable Location (Flourtown, Pennsylvania):
Designer Link (A.W Tillinghast (1922)):
- Baltusrol GC – – 2005 & 2016 PGA Championship
- Bethpage State Park – – 2000 + 2009 U.S. Open, 2019 PGA Championship + 2012 + 2016 Barclays Tournaments
- Ridgewood Country Club – – 2010 & 2014 The Barclays – 2018 Northern Trust.
- Winged Foot (West Course) – – 2006 + 2020 U.S. Open
Comparable Yardage (7,119 Yards):
Comparable Greens (A1/A4 bentgrass .100):
Comparable Average Green Size (5,779 sq. ft.):
TV Information (all times ET):
Wednesday, 4–7 p.m. ET:
Catch the “Creator Classic at Philly Cricket”, the second installment of the Creator Classic Series, streaming live on the PGA TOUR’s YouTube channel. Don’t miss the action from one of golf’s most historic venues.
Thursday–Sunday:
The ESPN BET feed returns to PGA TOUR LIVE, offering a betting-focused broadcast as defending champion Rory McIlroy leads the field at the Truist Championship. Watch live from 12–2 p.m. ET on Thursday and Friday, and 11 a.m.–1 p.m. ET on Saturday and Sunday.
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Course/ Tournament History:
In 2013, the course underwent a highly anticipated and transformative restoration under architect Keith Foster. The goal was to faithfully return Tillinghast’s original vision while preparing the course for modern play. The changes were extensive: significant tree removal to restore original sightlines, bunker renovations to revive their classic shapes and strategic relevance, reclaimed green surfaces, new tee placements to accommodate current distances, and the reinstallation of iconic features like the “Great Hazard” on the par-5 4th hole. The result was a masterful blend of preservation and progress, striking a balance between historical authenticity and modern challenge.
The Truist Championship is a premier PGA Tour event with a rich and evolving history. Originally launched in 2003 as the Wachovia Championship, the tournament has also been known as the Quail Hollow Championship and the Wells Fargo Championship. In 2025, it was rebranded as the Truist Championship following a new title sponsorship agreement with Truist Financial Corporation. Traditionally played at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, the event has become a fixture on the PGA Tour, consistently attracting the game’s top players and delivering dramatic finishes.
In 2025, the tournament made a rare venue change, moving to the Wissahickon Course at the historic Philadelphia Cricket Club. This one-time shift was due to Quail Hollow hosting the PGA Championship that year. The Wissahickon Course, a restored A.W. Tillinghast design, offered a classic challenge and a distinct change of pace for the field. As one of the Tour’s eight Signature Events, the Truist Championship features a 72-player, no-cut field and a $20 million purse, underscoring its prestige and competitive importance. The event is scheduled to return to Quail Hollow in 2026.
Previous Tournament Venues:
| Duration | Course | Location: |
| 2025 | The Philadelphia Cricket Club (Wissahickon Course) | Flourtown. Pennsylvania |
| 2023-2024 | Quail Hollow Club | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| 2022 | TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm | Potomac, Maryland |
| 2018-2019; 2021 | Quail Hollow Club | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| 2017 | Eagle Point Golf Club | Wilmington, North Carolina |
| 2003 – 2016 | Quail Hollow Club | Charlotte, North Carolina |
Previous Tournament Names:
Tournament Records:
- 72-Hole Record:
- 265, Wyndham Clark (2023) – Quail Hollow Club
- 18-Hole Record:
- 61, Rory McIlroy (third round, 2015) – Quail Hollow Club
Course Guide/ Scorecard:
Originally designed by A.W. Tillinghast in 1922, the Wissahickon Course at The Philadelphia Cricket Club is a classic Par 70 layout featuring four par 3s, twelve par 4s, and two par 5s. This year, the PGA TOUR utilizes an adjusted routing that begins on the club’s traditional 8th hole and proceeds through an altered sequence (No. 9–7 serve as holes 2–18 for the tournament).
| PGA TOUR Hole | Wissahickon Course Hole | PGA TOUR Hole | Wissahickon Course Hole |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 10 | 17 |
| 2 | 9 | 11 | 18 |
| 3 | 10 | 12 | 1 |
| 4 | 11 | 13 | 2 |
| 5 | 12 | 14 | 3 |
| 6 | 13 | 15 | 4 |
| 7 | 14 | 16 | 5 |
| 8 | 15 | 17 | 6 |
| 9 | 16 | 18 | 7 |
Par 3s (4 Total | Range: 122–240 Yards)
Hole 14 (Wissahickon No. 3) – 122 Yards
A short wedge is all that’s needed on this short par 3 but miss this raised narrow green and you’ll likely find yourself in one of the surrounding bunkers sitting well below the putting surface.
Hole 16 (Wissahickon No. 5) – 215 Yards
This long par 3 has it all: water, bunkers, a long carry, a tricky green and devious pin placements. Gauge the wind carefully before selecting a club to carry Wissahickon Creek but fall short of three back bunkers.
Par 4s (12 Total | Most Range Between 400–450 Yards)
Hole 11 (Wissahickon No. 18) – 487 Yards
Avoid the left bunkers and aim for the right side of the fairway on this long dogleg left par 4. (Most players lay up short of Wissahickon Creek to follow errant tee shots.) Club down on your downhill approach back toward the clubhouse to a narrow green guarded by both bunkers and onlooking members.
Hole 18 (Wissahickon No. 7) – 435 Yards
NLanding your drive in the fairway should take a vast expanse of bunkers that cross the fairway – the “Great Hazard” – out of play on your second shot. Longer hitters need to carry front greenside bunkers to give themselves an eagle putt.
Par 5s (2 Total)
Hole 5 (Wissahickon No. 12) – 546 Yards
Aim left of the trees guarding the right side of the fairway on your semi-blind tee shot on this par 5 and you may find a speed slot, but more than likely, this is a three shot hole. Stay below the hole on this green that slopes from back to front.
Hole 15 (Wissahickon No. 4) – 553 Yards
Bunkers and large oak trees guard the left and right sides of the fairway, and even a long drive on this short par 5 may leave you with a hybrid/long iron into a very well-protected green. Tillinghast’s version of church pew bunkers makes this into-the-wind approach even more visually intimidating.
Featured/ Signature Hole(s): 7
Key Statistics:
The 2025 Truist Championship takes place at the Philadelphia Cricket Club’s Wissahickon Course, a classic A.W. Tillinghast design hosting a PGA TOUR event for the very first time.
Since there’s no previous TOUR data at this venue, we’re leaning on course characteristics and profile-based trends to identify the key stats that should play a crucial role this week:
Strokes Gained: Off The Tee
- While Wissahickon isn’t the most punishing course off the tee, it still rewards players who combine distance and control. The fairways are fairly generous, encouraging aggressive tee shots—particularly for longer hitters who can turn shorter holes into scoring chances. But don’t overlook accuracy: water hazards and tricky angles on approach shots make smart positioning off the tee equally important.
- Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
- Rory McIlroy
- Ludvig Aberg
- Corey Conners
- Keith Mitchell
- Robert MacIntyre
- Taylor Pendrith
- Collin Morikawa
- Patrick Cantlay
- Tony Finau
- Aaron Rai
- Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
Strokes Gained: Approach
- As always, precision into greens will be a key differentiator. Wissahickon features elevated and well-protected green complexes that demand precise iron play. Players who can dial in their distances—especially from key wedge ranges—will set themselves up for scoring chances.
- Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
- Sepp Straka
- Collin Morikawa
- Rory McIlroy
- Xander Schauffele
- Shane Lowry
- Viktor Hovland
- Patrick Cantlay
- Tom Hoge
- Justin Thomas
- Will Zalatoris
- Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
Strokes Gained: Around the Green
- Wissahickon’s greens average just 5,779 sq. ft.—smaller than PGA TOUR average—meaning missed greens will be common. Solid scrambling and creativity around the greens will be vital, particularly on tightly mown run-offs and bunkers guarding front pins.
- Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
- Hideki Matsuyama
- Sungjae Im
- Si Woo Kim
- Andrew Novak
- Tommy Fleetwood
- Min Woo Lee
- Byeong Hun An
- Christiaan Bezuidenhout
- Rory McIlroy
- Russell Henley
- Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
Strokes Gained: Putting (Bentgrass) – Firm
- The A1/A4 bentgrass greens are expected to run fast—one of the course’s primary defenses. Putting on speedy surfaces demands precision, especially with the classic sloping contours that Tillinghast is known for. Green reading and distance control will be tested throughout the week.
- Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
- Denny McCarthy
- Christiaan Bezuidenhout
- Sahith Theegala
- Harris English
- Wyndham Clark
- Sam Burns
- Brian Campbell
- J.T. Poston
- Xander Schauffele
- Viktor Hovland
- Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
Par 4 Scoring: 400-450 Yards
- Seven of the twelve par 4s at the Philadelphia Cricket Club (Wissahickon Course) fall between 400 and 450 yards, making this range a key focus.
- Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
- Tommy Fleetwood
- J.J. Spaun
- Aaron Rai
- Patrick Cantlay
- Rory McIlroy
- Michael Kim
- Brian Harman
- Jordan Spieth
- Sam Stevens
- Austin Eckroat
- Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
Par 5 Scoring
- There are only two par 5s this week—No. 5 and No. 15—and both are reachable in two for most of the field. In a low-birdie environment, converting these opportunities will be essential. Expect the leaderboard to reflect who capitalizes here.
- Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
- Rory McIlroy
- Justin Rose
- Jordan Spieth
- Andrew Novak
- Aaron Rai
- Maverick McNealy
- Sungjae Im
- Si Woo Kim
- Sepp Straka
- Viktor Hovland
- Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
Scrambling Gained
- With small targets and tricky green surrounds, scrambling stats will come into play. Players who can save par after missed greens will have a major edge, especially when scoring conditions get tougher.
- Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
- Hideki Matsuyama
- Andrew Novak
- Shane Lowry
- Min Woo Lee
- Rory McIlroy
- Alex Noren
- Denny McCarthy
- Christiaan Bezuidenhout
- Daniel Berger
- Stephan Jaeger
- Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
Sand Saves Gained
- The Philadelphia Cricket Club (Wissahickon Course) features a staggering 118 bunkers, the most on TOUR this season. That includes both fairway and greenside bunkers, many of which were restored in the 2013 renovation to mirror Tillinghast’s original design. Sand play will be tested frequently.
- Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
- Ben Griffin
- Hideki Matsuyama
- Michael Kim
- Denny McCarthy
- Justin Thomas
- Russell Henley
- Si Woo Kim
- Andrew Novak
- Adam Hadwin
- Matt Fitzpatrick
- Leaders in this category in the last 24 Rounds:
Proximity Gained: 100-150 Yards
- Based on the course’s layout and overall yardage distribution, a significant percentage of approach shots will come from the 100–150 yard range. Players who excel with wedges and short irons will have the advantage—especially given the complexity of the greens.
- Leaders in Proximity Gained 100-125 Yards in the last 24 Rounds:
- Wyndham Clark
- Adam Hadwin
- Collin Morikawa
- Justin Thomas
- Tony Finau
- Sepp Straka
- Keegan Bradley
- Xander Schauffele
- Rasmus Hojgaard
- Leaders in Proximity Gained 125-150 Yards in the last 24 Rounds:
- Justin Thomas
- Corey Conners
- Keegan Bradley
- Sepp Straka
- Stephan Jaeger
- Tommy Fleetwood
- Will Zalatoris
- J.J. Spaun
- Thomas Detry
- Collin Morikawa
- Leaders in Proximity Gained 100-125 Yards in the last 24 Rounds:
The Field:
The 2025 Truist Championship will feature a field of 72 players, with 17 of the top 20 in the Official World Golf Ranking set to compete.
Basis of qualification for each entrant this week:
- Top 50 on Prior Year’s FedExCup Points List
- Aon Swing 5 (projected through THE CJ CUP BYRON NELSON)
- Aon Next 10 (projected through THE CJ CUP BYRON NELSON)
- Current Year Tournament Winners, not including Additional Events
- Top 50 on Prior Year’s FedExCup Points List
- Sponsor Exemptions – Members not otherwise exempt
Previous Winners in the Field (Event):
- Rory McIlroy (2024, 2021, 2015, 2010), Wyndham Clark (2023), Max Homa (2022, 2019),
Jason Day (2018), Brian Harman (2017), Rickie Fowler (2012), Lucas Glover (2011)
Debutants in the Field (Event):
- Ludvig Aberg, Thomas Detry, Max Greyserman, Joe Highsmith, Nicolai Hojgaard, Rasmus Hojgaard, Min Woo Lee, Robert MacIntyre, Michael Thorbjornsen
Exemptions:
- Rickie Fowler – Sponsor Exemptions – Members not otherwise exempt
- Jordan Spieth – Sponsor Exemptions – Members not otherwise exempt
- Gary Woodland – Sponsor Exemptions – Members not otherwise exempt
Notable Withdraws/ Changes:
- Jason Day (WD); Patrick Rodgers (IN)
Tee Times & Groupings:
The Odds:
Here are the current favorites for this week’s event:
| Golfer | Odds | Last 5 Finishes on the PGA TOUR (Recent -> Past) |
| Rory McIlroy | +450 | T12-WON-T5-WON-T15 |
| Collin Morikawa | +1400 | MC-T54-T14-T10-2 |
| Xander Schauffele | +1600 | T18-T8-T12-72-T40 |
| Ludvig Aberg | +1600 | T54-7-MC-MC-T22 |
| Justin Thomas | +1600 | WON-T36-2-T33-T36 |
Previous Winners Scores, Prices, and Strokes Gained (Rank at Tournament):
- 2024: Rory McIlroy (-17) – Quail Hollow Club
- Price: 17-2
| SG: Off the Tee | SG: Tee to Green | SG: Approach | SG: Around the Green | SG: Putting | |
| Rory McIlroy | 1st | 1st | 4th | 9th | 8th |
- 2023: Wyndham Clark (-19) – Quail Hollow Club
- Price: 80-1
| SG: Off the Tee | SG: Tee to Green | SG: Approach | SG: Around the Green | SG: Putting | |
| Wyndham Clark | 20th | 1st | 1st | 39th | 3rd |
- 2022: Max Homa (-8) – TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm
- Price: 40-1
| SG: Off the Tee | SG: Tee to Green | SG: Approach | SG: Around the Green | SG: Putting | |
| Max Homa | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
- 2021: Rory McIlroy (-10) – Quail Hollow Club
- Price: 18-1
| SG: Off the Tee | SG: Tee to Green | SG: Approach | SG: Around the Green | SG: Putting | |
| Rory McIlroy | 18th | 9th | 10th | 41st | 3rd |
- 2020: Canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
- Price: N/A
Previous Winners Incoming Form (Last 5 Starts):
- 2024: Rory McIlroy (Quail Hollow Club)
- WON – Zurich Classic of New Orleans (PGA)
- T33 – RBC Heritage (PGA)
- T22 – The Masters (MAJ)
- 3 – Valero Texas Open (PGA)
- T19 – THE PLAYERS Championship (PGA)
- 2023: Wyndham Clark (Quail Hollow Club)
- T24 – Mexico Open (PGA)
- 3 – Zurich Classic of New Orleans (PGA)
- T29 – RBC Heritage (PGA)
- 6 – Corales Puntacana Championship (PGA)
- 5 – Valspar Championship (PGA)
- 2022: Max Homa (TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm)
- T21 – Zurich Classic of New Orleans (PGA)
- T48 – The Masters (MAJ)
- T35 – WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play (PGA)
- T13 – THE PLAYERS Championship (PGA)
- T17 – Arnold Palmer Invitational (PGA)
- 2021: Rory McIlroy (Quail Hollow Club)
- MC – The Masters (MAJ)
- T28 – WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play (PGA)
- MC – THE PLAYERS Championship (PGA)
- T10 – Arnold Palmer Invitational (PGA)
- T6 – WGC-Workday Championship (PGA)
- 2020: Canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Previous Winners Finishes at Event:
2024; Rory McIlroy (Quail Hollow Club)
| Wells Fargo Championship | Wells Fargo Championship | Wells Fargo Championship | Wells Fargo Championship | Wells Fargo Championship | Wells Fargo Championship | Wells Fargo Championship | Wells Fargo Championship | Wells Fargo Championship | Wells Fargo Championship | Wells Fargo Championship | Quail Hollow Championship | |
| Quail Hollow Club | TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm | Quail Hollow Club | Quail Hollow Club | Quail Hollow Club | Quail Hollow Club | Quail Hollow Club | Quail Hollow Club | Quail Hollow Club | Quail Hollow Club | Quail Hollow Club | Quail Hollow Club | |
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 | 2018 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | |
| Rory McIlroy | T47 | 5 | WON | T8 | T16 | T4 | WON | T8 | T10 | T2 | MC | WON |
2023: Wyndham Clark (Quail Hollow Club)
| Wells Fargo Championship | Wells Fargo Championship | |
| Quail Hollow Club | Quail Hollow Club | |
| 2021 | 2019 | |
| Wyndham Clark | T43 | MC |
2022: Max Homa (TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm)
| Wells Fargo Championship | Wells Fargo Championship | Wells Fargo Championship | Wells Fargo Championship | |
| Quail Hollow Club | Quail Hollow Club | Eagle Point Golf Club | Quail Hollow Club | |
| 2021 | 2019 | 2017 | 2015 | |
| Max Homa | MC | WON | MC | T76 |
2021: Rory McIlroy (Quail Hollow Club)
| Wells Fargo Championship | Wells Fargo Championship | Wells Fargo Championship | Wells Fargo Championship | Wells Fargo Championship | Wells Fargo Championship | Wells Fargo Championship | Wells Fargo Championship | Quail Hollow Championship | |
| Quail Hollow Club | Quail Hollow Club | Quail Hollow Club | Quail Hollow Club | Quail Hollow Club | Quail Hollow Club | Quail Hollow Club | Quail Hollow Club | Quail Hollow Club | |
| 2019 | 2018 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | |
| Rory McIlroy | T8 | T16 | T4 | WON | T8 | T10 | T2 | MC | WON |
2020: Canceled due to the COVID-19 pa
Picks:
Outrights
Corey Conners (+3000) – DraftKings
Russell Henley (+3500) – FanDuel
Shane Lowry (+3500) – DraftKings
Keegan Bradley (+5000) – BetMGM
Sam Burns (+5500) – FanDuel
Justin Rose (+7000) – FanDuel
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