Harsh weather conditions pose a risk of chaos at the PGA Championship this week, as the tournament takes place at a course that Rory McIlroy enjoys playing.
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Get ready for a rain-soaked PGA Championship in North Carolina! This week at Quail Hollow Club outside Charlotte, the weather forecast promises relentless storms, putting players' skills to the ultimate test.
According to Accuweather, the area is expecting around a few inches of rain, with heavy thunderstorms in the mix. Temperatures are set to be in the low 70s Fahrenheit (20s Celsius).
In response, the PGA of America announced that ticket holders for Monday's practice rounds can use their passes on either Tuesday or Wednesday. With rain forecasted for those days too, the weekend's preparations for the season's second major could get even messier.
Fans are eager for a glimpse of Rory McIlroy, who recently snagged the Masters victory in Augusta and has a winning history at Quail Hollow Club, where he has claimed four tournaments, including last year's Wells Fargo Championship.
McIlroy drew a warm welcome at the Truist Championship in Pennsylvania this week. "They're very enthusiastic," he said of the Philadelphia-area fans. "They're loud—I must've heard my name a million times this week."
With such anticipation surrounding him, McIlroy expressed his excitement about returning to the golfer's seat and gauging his game ahead of the PGA Championship. "I'm excited to get back to being a golfer," he said on Sunday. "A couple little improvements, and I feel like I'm in a really good spot."
Quail Hollow Club is infamous for its challenging layout, especially its famed 16th, 17th, and 18th holes and the treacherous water hazards. The 17th, the signature hole, is an island green that demands precision, with a carry of 195 yards from the back tees. Players need to pay close attention to back pin positions to avoid the ball running off the back into the water. The common miss is to the right, leaving a tough up-and-down.
As for the 18th, it's no walk in the park either. Golfers must avoid a bunker on the right and a creek that meanders down the left side of the hole, with a steep slope to the left of the creek. The second shot is uphill, with bunkers right and the creek to the left. With these tricky challenges ahead, McIlroy better bring his A-game to dominate Quail Hollow once more!
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- Signature Hole 17: Known as the signature hole of Quail Hollow Club, this iconic par 3 requires a carry of 195 yards from the back tees, with water surrounding the island green. Precision is key to avoid the ball running off the back into the water, with common misses veering to the right.
- Challenging Holes: Quail Hole Club boasts challenging layouts for professional golfers. Notable holes include the 8th, a short par 4 with fairway bunkering and a small green, and the 16th, which features a significant drop from tee to green, with water behind and to the left, making approach shots delicate.
References:[1] Quail Hollow Club (2021) Retrieved from https://www.quailhollowclub.com/[2] The R&A (2021) Retrieved from https://www.randa.org/[3] NBC Sports (2021) Retrieved from https://www.nbcsports.com/
The upcoming PGA Championship's weather is predicted to be stormy and wet, much like the challenges that await the players at the notorious Quail Hollow Club. Golf enthusiasts eagerly await Rory McIlroy, who aims to dominate at the PGA Championship after his recent Masters victory, and must contend with the signature hole 17's water-surrounded island green, where precision is paramount.
