Quail Hollow in Charlotte is one of the most famous courses in the US as well one of the best in the Carolinas.
It has also hosted some big events, including the 2017 PGA Championship and the 2022 Presidents Cup. It's a regular on the PGA Tour, too, as the permanent home of the Truist Championship, although that wasn't the case in 2025, when the tournament headed north to Pennsylvania's Philadelphia Cricket Club. There was a very good reason for that, though, with the course being prepared to host the PGA Championship for the second time the following week.
The parkland course was designed in 1961 by George Cobb, and it has undergone several improvements since, notably in 1986, when Arnold Palmer made changes to several holes. In 1997, Tom Fazio was then tasked with a redesign, while he was also the man entrusted with the modification of several holes in 2016.
So, what can players expect at the course? Well, it's known for its rolling terrain and undulating greens. Standout holes include the dogleg left 14th, which features a lake on the left-hand side and a long, narrow tiered green.
The 17th is another hole where water features prominently. There, players hitting over the water towards the green need to be mindful of a bunker guarding it. Meanwhile, even if you land on the green, too far to the left could leave your ball rolling into the water that stands just six feet off the putting area. The hole is also one of three closing holes making up the infamous Green Mile, known as one of the most challenging finishes on the PGA Tour.
Away from the course, another prominent feature of Quail Hollow is its grand Southern-style clubhouse, replete with oak floors and an opulent ballroom.
Unlike some PGA Championship venues, Quail Hollow is both private and exclusive, with only around 350 members. If you want to join that number, the only way you can is to receive a recommendation from a current member. It's not cheap either, with initiation fees reportedly around $100,000 with monthly dues of $800.
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Can Visitors Play Quail Hollow?
The club is both private and exclusive, with only around 350 members. Anyone wishing to become a member has to be recommended by a current member, while initiation fees are reportedly around $100,000.
Who Are Members At Quail Hollow?
Of its approximately 350 members, notable names include NFL team Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper, Webb Simpson and Harold Varner III. Rory McIlroy, who has won four times at the course, is an honorary member.
