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A bettor won $335,000 after placing a $5,500 wager on Wyndham Clark to win the Wells Fargo Championship at 60:1 odds. Clark had never won a PGA Tour event before but played an excellent -19 under to secure his first victory. Xander Schauffele finished second at -15 under, while favorites Rory Mcllroy and Patrick Cantley struggled to make an impact. The massive bet is one of the wildest seen so far in 2023.
Wyndham Clark wins the Wells Fargo Championship by four strokes, posting a tournament record of 19-under 265. He earns $3.6 million and 500 FedExCup points. Xander Schauffele finishes in second place, while Tyrrell Hatton and Harris English share third place. Rory McIlroy, the board favorite, places T47.
Wyndham Clark wins the Wells Fargo Championship by four strokes over Xander Schauffele, thanks to his improved mental game. Clark, who had been struggling to match his skillset with results, sought help from a sports psychologist and read books on the mental side of the game. He went 5 under in a 10-hole stretch to take a five-shot lead into 18, showing newfound poise and confidence. Clark's first PGA TOUR win came in his 134th start and paid $3.6 million.
Wyndham Clark wins his first PGA Tour event at the Wells Fargo Championship, finishing at 19-under 265, four shots ahead of Xander Schauffele. Clark played the final 11 holes in 4 under to secure the victory. The win comes after a long five-year wait and several close finishes in recent tournaments. Clark dedicated the win to his mother, who got him into golf and later died of breast cancer when he was 19 years old.
Wyndham Clark secured his first PGA Tour win at the 2023 Wells Fargo Championship, finishing four strokes ahead of Xander Schauffele and earning a $3.6 million paycheck. Clark's victory came after a dazzling 8-under 63 in Saturday's third round and a 3-under 68 on Sunday. The Wells Fargo Championship has been a launching pad for some of the game's biggest names in previous years, and Clark now joins the list of first-time Tour winners at Quail Hollow.
Round 4 of the Wells Fargo Championship takes place Sunday from Quail Hollow Club. Wyndham Clark leads Xander Schauffele by two at 16-under after shooting a tournament-low 63. Here's everything you need to know to follow the action, including Featured Groups for PGA TOUR LIVE and newly expanded and extended coverage on ESPN+.
Despite hitting a 35-yard drive on the 18th hole, Adam Scott shot a 4-under 67 with six birdies to move into a share of third at 11 under, five shots back of leader Wyndham Clark at the Wells Fargo Championship. Scott, who ranks 45th on the PGA Tour in driving distance, entered the week No. 133 in the FedExCup and is looking for a good back half of the season after a slow start.
Despite hitting a 35-yard drive on the 18th hole of the Wells Fargo Championship, Adam Scott shot a 4-under 67 with six birdies to move into a share of third at 11 under, five shots back of leader Wyndham Clark. Scott, who ranks 45th on the PGA Tour in driving distance, explained that he tried to cut one off the creek, but pulled it and hit a tree. He still had 440 yards to the hole after his tee shot.
Rickie Fowler picked up a snake with a wedge during the third round of the Wells Fargo Championship. He is even for the day and 3 under for the tournament, chasing his first PGA Tour win since 2019. This isn't the first time a player has had an interaction with an animal during a tournament.
The Denver Nuggets are 4.5-point underdogs against the Phoenix Suns in Game 3 of their playoff series, while the Boston Celtics are 1.5-point favorites over the Philadelphia 76ers in their Game 3. Xander Schauffele is the favorite to win the Wells Fargo Championship at +500 after shooting a 5-under 66 in the first round.
The Wells Fargo Championship returns to Quail Hollow Club after a year's hiatus, with Rory McIlroy as the betting favorite. Rickie Fowler is still hunting for a win and U.S. Open qualification, while Patrick Cantlay has hired Tiger Woods' longtime caddie, Joe LaCava.
The Wells Fargo Championship is set to begin, and for DFS players, there are huge contests in the lobbies. Xander Schauffele, Tommy Fleetwood, and Patrick Rodgers are among the top picks for the tournament. Schauffele offers leverage at the top of the board, Fleetwood is a solid play in the mid-range, and Rodgers is a great choice for a balanced build.
The Wells Fargo Championship is set to take place at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, N.C., and the field is loaded with in-form major contenders. The author has built a top-heavy card with long hitters who have proven results in comparable difficult scoring conditions. The author's top outright bets are Viktor Hovland, Jordan Spieth, and Matt Fitzpatrick. The author's top first round leader bets are Sahith Theegala, Keith Mitchell, Wyndham Clark, Will Gordon, and Aaron Rai. The author's top prop bets are Viktor Hovland for a top-20 finish, Adam Schenk for a top-40 finish, and Taylor Moore for a top-20 finish. The author's one and done pick is Viktor Hovland.
Rory McIlroy will lose $3 million of his Player Impact Program bonus for missing a second designated event last month, according to PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan. McIlroy finished second to Tiger Woods in the PIP program last year, which measures a player's popularity and impact on tour. McIlroy was set to collect $12 million, but instead, he'll get $9 million after forfeiting 25% of the bonus for not making a start in the RBC Heritage at Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
Rory McIlroy will lose $3 million of his Player Impact Program bonus for missing a second designated event last month, according to PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan. McIlroy finished second to Tiger Woods in the PIP program last year, which measures a player's popularity and impact on tour. McIlroy was set to collect $12 million, but instead, he'll get $9 million after forfeiting 25% of the bonus for not making a start in the RBC Heritage at Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.