Rafael Guillén
We’re getting closer to the second major of the year, and this tournament is the perfect warm-up. The Wells Fargo Championship is one of the most enticing events for golfers on the tour due to its high level and because it’s home to the trickiest holes on the circuit.
It will be played at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, where it will return after being played at TPC Potomac in Maryland last year, as Quail Hollow hosted the Presidents Cup.
As we mentioned earlier, this course is home to the three toughest holes on the tour. Holes 16, 17, and 18 are known as The Green Mile,named after Stephen King’s novel, and because it’s a prison term for a death row inmate’s final walk before execution. This should give us some context about the difficulty level.
You could be ahead in the game, but entering The Green Mile changes everything. Besides, you could end up with a triple bogey and head directly to a playoff, which has happened four times in the last ten tournaments. Additionally, only one golfer has won by more than three strokes, and that was Rory McIlroy with a record-breaking 7-under score.
Not only this year’s confirmed golfers are of a high caliber, but they are also preparing for the PGA Championship. Jon Rahm won’t be competing as he just played at the Vallarta Open, but several Masters participants will be returning. Scottie Scheffler will be taking a break this week, and it’s expected that he’ll return for the next tournament as a warm-up for the next major.
Without further ado, at JefeBet, we’ve compiled a list of the favorites and the best odds for this event, which will undoubtedly be very exciting.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Previews for the Wells Fargo Championship 2023 PGA Tour Event to be Held on May 1-7 2023
- Where: Quail Hollow Club – Charlotte, North Carolina
- When: Monday, May 1 – Sunday, May 7, 2023
Favorites
Rory McIlroy (+700 odds on DraftKings)
He only has one victory this season, which was in the CJ Cup, and he hasn’t been able to lift another trophy since then. His goal was clear, he needs the Masters to complete the Grand Slam, but he didn’t make the cut this year.
It’s uncertain which Rory will show up. If he plays well, like in the WGC Match Play, he’ll finish third and will have an exemplary tournament, but if he has a bad day, it’ll be like at Augusta. He knows this course, and The Green Mile doesn’t affect him, because when he won in 2015, he shot -21. All in all, McIlroy has won this tournament three times and is clearly going for another title.
Matt Fitzpatrick (+2200 odds on DraftKings)
He’s back on the field after his performance at the Zurich Classic, where he did pretty well. In fact, he finished in position 19th, shooting a 62 in the first and third rounds. This could’ve perhaps been his best rounds this season.
He won the RBC Heritage, and he’s playing some good golf, with his short game being his best weapon. He’s aiming for the PGA Championship, and winning this tournament would be a statement to the other golfers that he’s at the top of his game.
Viktor Hovland (+2000 odds on DraftKings)
He has made it to the top 10 five times this season, but he hasn’t quite lived up to his potential yet. Indeed, he had a great performance at the Masters, finishing in 7th place after an incredible start with a score of 65. However, the pressure got to him and he fell back a bit.
During the RBC Heritage, he took a risk in the third round and ended up shooting a disappointing 78. If he sticks to his usual game plan, things could go well for him.
Sleeper Picks
Max Homa (Odds +2500 at DraftKings)
He’s already racked up two wins this season and was doing well on the PGA Tour, but in the last two tournaments, he lost his momentum and stopped playing his best game. His shot selection was pretty poor, which resulted in him missing the cut at both the RBC Heritage and the Masters.
Let’s not forget that he’s the defending champion. However, can he defend his crown?
Jordan Spieth (+2000 odds on DraftKings)
His first championship of the season is about to happen, and he has been on the rise in his last two participations, coming very close to winning the trophy. At the Masters, he finished fourth, and there was a moment where we thought he would wear the green jacket again, and at the RBC Heritage, he finished second in a tournament that slipped away in the playoff. All in all, he has been playing well, and it seems like this could be the one if things fall into place.
Dark Horse
Cameron Young (+2200 odds on DraftKings)
The past three tournaments have been a blast for him. He came second in the WGC Match Play and seventh in the Masters, which caught the golf world’s attention. This American’s performance surprised everyone. His RBC Heritage wasn’t that great, but he might surprise everyone in this Wells Fargo Championship.
JefeBet Prediction
When it comes to Con McIlroy, it’s impossible to predict how he’ll perform. Therefore, we believe that Matt Fitzpatrick will come out on top in the tournament. He’s been more consistent than the Northern Irishman, who, despite being one of the best in the world, can be unrecognizable on a bad day.
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