CHARLOTTE, N.C. – In case you’ve been living under a rock, the PGA is in town for the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Club this week.
After an exciting day filled with fun (and a proposal!) during Wednesday's Pro-Am, the world's best golfers are settling in for serious business with Thursday's first round.
The action will get started at 7 a.m. when Scott Stallings, Tom Hoge and Aaron Wise hit the No. 1 tee.
Notable Thursday tee times
Rory McIlroy, James Hahn -- 7:30 a.m.
Phil Mickelson, Jason Day -- 7:40 a.m.
Justin Thomas, Rickie Fowler -- 12:40 p.m.
Patrick Reed, Tiger Woods -- 12:50 p.m.
If you’re heading out to Quail Hollow for this week’s events, here’s what you need to know.
Parking
There is no public parking at Quail Hollow, but the course does offer a shuttle service to and from several locations in the Queen City.
Locations include Carowinds, SouthPark, Ballantyne and uptown. The Wells Fargo Championship is also going to run a shuttle for light rail riders from the Sharon Road West station to the course. To catch the shuttle from Sharon Road West to Quail Hollow, you must have a tournament ticket *and* a valid light rail ticket purchased that day from any light rail station other than Sharon Road West.
Shuttles will run from 5:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. each day at every parking location.
Tiger Woods stole the show at the Pro-Am
The Pro-Am teed off at 7 a.m. sharp Wednesday with Tiger Woods starting things off on the No. 1 tee.
Celebrity entries included Panthers coach Ron Rivera, Greg Olsen, NASCAR drivers Denny Hamlin and Kyle Larson, as well as former North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory. Former Panthers coach John Fox also took part in Wednesday's event.
Tickets
Tickets are still available for the Wells Fargo Championship and you can purchase just about any package you want.
Single-day tickets are $55 for Thursday and $65 for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, or you can purchase a ticket that’s good for any single day for $75.
Kids 12 and under get in free with any adult ticketholder and all shuttles to and from Quail Hollow are free, but you must have a ticket. Click here to purchase tickets.
The USO of NC is inviting veterans to take in the action at Quail Hollow for free this weekend. Each day, 1,000 active and retired military ID card holders will get to attend the tournament. The deal is first-come, first-serve, and you have to register online. Click here for more information.
The forecast looks great
Expect plenty of sunshine for the first three rounds of the tournament and highs in the mid-80s. First Warn Forecaster Larry Sprinkle said the humidity is expected to creep up by the weekend, so it'll be important to stay hydrated if you're outdoors for a prolonged period of time.
Sunday's championship round forecast has afternoon highs approaching 80 degrees with the chance of a thunderstorm popping up later in the afternoon.
FAQs
Can I have my cell phone? Yes, but it must be on silent at all times and if you're taking photos, the flash must be turned off. Phones may be used to get video, audio and photos in all areas during the tournament, which is a change from past years. Phone calls are allowed only in designated areas.
If I leave the course, can I come back? No, there is no re-entry for ticketholders at Quail Hollow. Once you're in the gate, you're in.
What is prohibited at the tournament? Among the items not allowed at PGA events are bags larger than a small purse (6" x 6"), pets, computers, and video cameras. You're also not allowed to bring in any outside drinks or coolers. Click here for a complete list of prohibited items.
OK, what am I allowed to bring with me? Point and shoot cameras, umbrellas without a sleeve, collapsible chairs *without* the bag, binoculars without a case, and you're allowed a clear plastic or vinyl bag no larger than 12" x 6" x 12". Click here for a full list of permitted items at Quail Hollow.
Can I get an autograph? Once the tournament begins Thursday, players are now allowed to sign autographs until their round is complete. There is a designated autograph area at the tournament where fans can gather.
Past winners
The Wells Fargo Championship has been held at Quail Hollow annually since 2003, with the lone exception being 2017 due to the club hosting the PGA Championship.
Entries this year include Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Phil Mickelson, Patrick Reed and Jason Day. Click here for a complete list of 2018 Wells Fargo Championship competitors.
2016: James Hahn
2015: Rory McIlroy
2014: J.B. Holmes
2013: Derek Ernst
2012: Rickie Fowler
2011: Lucas Glover
2010: Rory McIlroy
2009: Sean O'Hair
2008: Anthony Kim
2007: Tiger Woods
2006: Jim Furyk
2005: Vijay Singh
2004: Joey Sindelar
2003: David Toms