The 2026 Truist Championship at Quail Hollow Club delivered drama, determination, and a storybook finish that golf fans won't soon forget. With a staggering $20 million purse on the line, the tournament saw two unlikely contenders battle it out in the final group, each with a tale of perseverance that adds to the lore of the PGA Tour.
Just a week ago, Kristopher Reitan was the last man into the field at the Cadillac Championship—and wasn't even scheduled to play at Quail Hollow. Meanwhile, Alex Fitzpatrick was bracing for a grueling travel day from Louisiana to Turkey for back-to-back events. Fast forward to Sunday, and these two underdogs found themselves paired together, chasing the $3.6 million first-place prize.
Fitzpatrick's rise has been nothing short of meteoric. Three weeks ago, he teamed up with his brother Matt at the Zurich Classic—where Matt was already on a hot streak with two wins this season. The brothers won together, and Alex carried that momentum into Miami with a ninth-place finish. By the time he arrived at Quail Hollow, he was leading through 54 holes, proving that family chemistry can translate into individual success.
Reitan's path was equally dramatic. He only made it into Miami—his first Signature Event—after Jake Knapp withdrew just before the first round. From there, he earned enough FedEx Cup points to squeeze into the Truist field. But here's the twist: when he finished at the Cadillac Championship on Sunday, he wasn't even in the Quail Hollow lineup. It took a bit of chaos and a last-minute numbers game for him to tee it up this week.
For those tracking the financial stakes, here's the complete payout breakdown from the 2026 Truist Championship at Quail Hollow Club:
1st: $3,600,000
2nd: $2,180,000
3rd: $1,380,000
4th: $980,000
5th: $820,000
6th: $725,000
7th: $675,000
8th: $625,000
9th: $585,000
10th: $545,000
11th: $505,000
12th: $465,000
13th: $425,000
14th: $385,000
15th: $365,000
16th: $345,000
17th: $325,000
18th: $305,000
19th: $285,000
20th: $265,000
21st: $245,000
22nd: $225,000
23rd: $209,000
24th: $193,000
25th: $177,000
26th: $161,000
27th: $155,000
28th: $149,000
29th: $143,000
30th: $137,000
31st: $131,000
32nd: $125,000
33rd: $119,000
34th: $114,000
35th: $109,000
36th: $104,000
37th: $99,000
38th: $95,000
39th: $91,000
40th: $87,000
41st: $83,000
42nd: $79,000
43rd: $75,000
44th: $71,000
45th: $67,000
46th: $63,000
47th: $59,000
48th: $55,800
49th: $53,000
50th: $51,400
51st: $50,200
52nd: $49,000
53rd: $48,200
54th: $47,400
55th: $47,000
56th: $46,600
57th: $46,200
58th: $45,800
59th: $45,400
60th: $45,000
61st: $44,600