The North Carolina-based golf tournament, the Wells Fargo Championship, had its inaugural event in 2003, which was won by David Toms. Then it was known as the Wachovia Championship and later on as the Quail Hollow Championship.
“Teach for America” is the beneficiary of most of the tournament's charitable proceeds, which are organized by Champions for Education, Inc. The championship is known for its "Green Mile," which is holes 16, 17, and 18, considered to be one of the most difficult holes on the circuit.
The tournament is held at the Quail Hollow Club, which hosted the PGA's Kemper Open 11 times from 1969 to 1979. Furthermore, the venue has been changed a few times, like in 2017 and 2022, when Quail Hollow was hosting the PGA Championship and the President's Cup, respectively.
Who won the PGA Wells Fargo Championship in 2024?
Rory McIlroy won the 2024 Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. It was his fourth PGA Tour victory in this tournament. He received the winner's share of the $20 million purse, worth $3.6 million.
After shooting a final round of 6-under 65, which included a double bogey at the final hole, McIlroy won by five strokes on 17-under 267 to secure his second PGA Tour victory of the year. Xander Schauffele, who dominated the final round and the majority of the event, came in a solo second. Three strokes behind Schauffele in solo third place was Ben An.
Who won the PGA Wells Fargo Championship in 2023?
Wyndham Clark won the 2023 Wells Fargo Championship as his first-ever PGA tour victory at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. He got the $3.6 million winner's share of the $20 million purse.
In the last round, Clark gained a four-shot victory on 19 under 265 by pulling away from the field, which included Xander Schauffele. Tyrrell Hatton and Harris English tied for third place with a 12-under total, three shots behind Schauffele.
Clark becomes the latest in a long line of first-time Tour winners at Quail Hollow, as the Wells Fargo Championship has historically served as a starting point for some of the biggest names in the game.
PGA The Wells Fargo Championship Winners List, Year-by-Year
The Wells Fargo Championship Winners List, year-by-year is as follows:
| Year | Winner | Total | To Par | By | Money |
| 2024 | Rory McIlroy (4) | 267 | -17 | 5 | $3,600,000 |
| 2023 | Wyndham Clark | 265 | -19 | 4 | $3,600,000 |
| 2022 | Max Homa (2) | 272 | −8 | 2 | $1,620,000 |
| 2021 | Rory McIlroy (3) | 274 | −10 | 1 | $1,458,000 |
| 2020 | Not Played | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2019 | Max Homa | 269 | −15 | 3 | $1,422,000 |
| 2018 | Jason Day | 272 | −12 | 2 | $1,386,000 |
| 2017 | Brian Harman | 278 | −10 | 1 | $1,350,000 |
| 2016 | James Hahn | 279 | −9 | PO | $1,314,000 |
| 2015 | Rory McIlroy (2) | 267 | −21 | 7 | $1,278,000 |
| 2014 | J. B. Holmes | 274 | −14 | 1 | $1,242,000 |
| 2013 | Derek Ernst | 280 | −8 | PO | $1,206,000 |
| 2012 | Rickie Fowler | 274 | −14 | PO | $1,170,000 |
| 2011 | Lucas Glover | 273 | −15 | PO | $1,170,000 |
| 2010 | Rory McIlroy | 273 | −15 | 4 | $1,170,000 |
| 2009 | Sean O'Hair | 277 | −11 | 1 | $1,170,000 |
| 2008 | Anthony Kim | 272 | −16 | 5 | $1,152,000 |
| 2007 | Tiger Woods | 275 | −13 | 2 | $1,134,000 |
| 2006 | Jim Furyk | 276 | −12 | PO | $1,134,000 |
| 2005 | Vijay Singh | 276 | −12 | PO | $1,080,000 |
| 2004 | Joey Sindelar | 277 | −11 | PO | $1,008,000 |
| 2003 | David Toms | 278 | −10 | 2 | $1,008,000 |
Multiple Wells Fargo Championship Champions
There are just two players who have won the Wells Fargo Championship more than once, most likely because it is still a relatively new tournament. Rory McIlroy leads with four victories, followed by Max Homa with two.
| No. of Wins | Name | Country | Years |
| 4 | Rory McIlroy | Northern Ireland | 2010, 2015, 2021, 2024 |
| 2 | Max Homa | United States | 2019, 2022 |
Wells Fargo Championship's FAQs
A. The Wells Fargo Championship commenced in 2003 under its original name, the Wachovia Championship.
A. The charitable proceeds from the Wells Fargo Championship benefit "Teach for America."
A. Quail Hollow Club's challenging final holes are commonly referred to as the "Green Mile."
A. The Wells Fargo Championship is held at Quail Hollow Club in North Carolina, and it has changed venues a few times, notably in 2017 and 2022.
A. Rory McIlroy secured victory in the 2024 Wells Fargo Championship, marking his fourth win at the event and earning $3.6 million as his winner's share.
