The opening round of the Truist Championship at Quail Hollow Club has officially been delayed because of severe weather expected across the Charlotte area on Thursday morning.
Tournament officials announced on Wednesday that first-round tee times will now begin at noon, instead of the originally scheduled early-morning start.
Gates for spectators are expected to open at 11:30 a.m. as heavy rain, thunderstorms and possible lightning move through the region.
Revised Schedule and Weather Concerns
The PGA Tour has confirmed that the second round on Friday will begin on a similar delayed schedule. Players will compete in threesomes off both the first and 10th tees in an effort to keep the tournament on pace despite weather interruptions.
Fans attending Thursday’s round have been encouraged to arrive later than originally planned. They are also advised to monitor weather alerts and follow tournament officials for updates regarding parking, gate access, and possible additional delays. Officials also reminded spectators that play will immediately stop if lightning enters the area around the course.
Quail Hollow’s History with Weather Disruptions
Weather disruptions are nothing new at Quail Hollow.
Over the years, the tournament formerly known as the Wells Fargo Championship has frequently dealt with rain delays, lightning suspensions and storm-related schedule changes during Charlotte’s unpredictable spring weather season.
The course’s location in the Carolinas has often produced difficult tournament conditions, particularly during May when thunderstorms are common. Players and fans have endured multiple suspensions throughout the event’s history, especially during afternoon rounds when storms tend to intensify.
Recurring Weather Challenges
Quail Hollow also experienced weather challenges during the 2017 PGA Championship and again during the 2025 PGA Championship hosted at the famed Charlotte club. Rain-softened fairways and threatening storms became recurring storylines during both major championships, forcing tournament officials to closely monitor lightning and adjust operations throughout the week.
The venue itself has become one of the PGA Tour’s signature stops since first hosting the event in 2003.
The weather concerns come as one of the PGA Tour’s marquee events returns to Charlotte, featuring a loaded field that includes four-time Quail Hollow winner Rory McIlroy, along with stars such as Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth.