⛳️ Truist Championship Odds, Favorite & Pick to Win: PGA Tour Golf Betting Preview

I break down my top selections to take home the Truist Championship crown this week.
Ludvig Aberg watches his drive on third tee as we break down our Truist Championship odds, favorite & pick to win.
Pictured: Ludvig Aberg watches his drive on third tee as we break down our Truist Championship odds, favorite & pick to win. during the final round of the RBC Heritage golf tournament. Photo by Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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The 2026 Truist Championship odds feature Rory McIlroy (+600) as the favorite, with several familiar names close behind in a loaded field.

The tournament shifts focus to Quail Hollow Club, a demanding venue that rewards precise ball-striking, distance off the tee, and composure under pressure. Known for its challenging closing stretch, Quail Hollow tests every part of a player’s game, especially with water hazards and tight fairways putting a premium on accuracy. With scoring opportunities balanced by risk, bettors should weigh course history, recent form, and tee-to-green performance when building this week’s card.

The Truist Championship takes place May 7–10, 2026, in Charlotte, North Carolina.

🏌️‍♂️ Myrtle Beach Classic picks:

Our LJ Blut wrote about the other PGA Tour event this weekend in his Myrtle Beach Classic Odds, Favorite & Pick to Win.


📊 Truist Championship odds to win 2026

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🏆 Who is the favorite to win the Truist Championship?

Rory McIlroy (+600)

Rory McIlroy enters the Truist Championship as the clear player to beat, especially with Scottie Scheffler not in the field. That absence removes the most dominant player in the world, opening the door for McIlroy to take control of the tournament from the start.

At Quail Hollow Club, McIlroy’s track record is simply unmatched. He’s a multiple-time winner at this course and consistently gains strokes off the tee, a key advantage on a layout that rewards distance and precision. His comfort level here allows him to attack scoring holes while avoiding costly mistakes on the demanding closing stretch.


💰 Pick to win Truist Championship

Here's my early pick to win Truist Championship as part of our golf picks this week.

Ludvig Aberg (+1800)

Ludvig Aberg enters the Truist Championship as one of the most dangerous players in the field thanks to his elite all-around game and red-hot form. He has recorded four top-five finishes in his last five events, showing both consistency and the ability to contend against elite competition.

Aberg’s statistical profile is a perfect fit for Quail Hollow Club. He ranks near the top of the field in total driving, combining distance and accuracy, and sits top 25 in every strokes gained category. His ability to hit long irons - ranking highly from 200+ yards - gives him a major edge on Quail Hollow’s demanding layout. With elite tee-to-green play and strong birdie production, Aberg has all the tools needed to break through. This sets up as the perfect spot for him to secure a signature win.


🚩 Quail Hollow Club course info & key stats

Here's what to know to handicap Truist Championship at Quail Hollow Club. Quail Hollow Club is a championship-caliber course known for its tree-lined fairways, demanding length, and emphasis on elite ball-striking. Its iconic “Green Mile” closing stretch - holes 16 through 18 - features water hazards and pressure-packed shots that often decide tournaments.

Par 71
Yardage 7,558
Greens type Champion G12 Bermuda
Scoring average (last year) 70
Architect George Cobb

Key stats

  • Success at the course, Rory McIlroy has the most success as a multiple time champion
  • Course layout, which golfers style reflects the best on this specific course.
  • Current form, which golfers have been playing the best, Rory McIlroy also fits this.
  • Strokes gained off the tee, this is critical because Quail Hollow rewards distance and accuracy on long par 4s.
  • Bogey Avoidance, which golfers are limiting their mistakes the most right now.

⛳ Truist Championship tournament info 2026

  • Where: Quail Hollow Club (Charlotte, NC)
  • When: Thursday, May 7 - Sunday, May 10
  • Field: 72
  • Favorite: Rory McIlroy (+600 via FanDuel)
  • Defending champion: Sepp Straka
  • Purse: $20 million
  • FedEx Cup points: 700

📜 Truist Championship betting history

Here are the recent winners of Truist Championship at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, NC.

Year Winner Score to par Odds (prior to Round 1)
2025 Sepp Straka -16 +4000
2024 Rory McIlroy -17 +750
2023 Wyndham Clark -19 +6000
2022 Max Homa -8 +4000
2021 Rory McIlroy -10 +1800
2019 Max Homa -15 +650 (field)
2018 Jason Day -12 +600 (field)
2017 Brian Harman -10 +8000
2016 James Hahn -9 +350 (field)

❓ Truist Championship FAQs

Who is favored to win Truist Championship?

Rory McIlroy is favored at +600.

Who won Truist Championship last year?

Sepp Straka won with a score of -16. 

Where is Truist Championship?

Quail Hollow Club (Charlotte, NC).

When is Truist Championship?

May 7–10, 2026.