Quail Hollow Club
George Cobb routed Quail Hollow in 1961 on rolling Charlotte parkland, and a long collaboration with Tom Fazio turned it into one of the toughest finishing tests in American golf. A par 71 of about 7,626 yards, it is home of the Green Mile and has hosted the PGA Championship in 2017 and 2025 and the 2022 Presidents Cup.
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The verdict
George Cobb opened Quail Hollow Club in June 1961 on gently rolling land in south Charlotte, and over the decades Arnold Palmer and then Tom Fazio reshaped it into a modern major venue. Today it plays as a par 71 of roughly 7,626 yards and ranks among the most demanding championship parkland courses in the United States.
Quail Hollow is defined by its finish. The closing three holes, known as the Green Mile, combine water, length and pressure to wreck a good round in minutes, and they have produced some of the most dramatic moments in recent professional golf. The club has hosted the long running Wells Fargo Championship, the PGA Championship in 2017 and 2025 and the Presidents Cup in 2022. It is a private members club, so visiting golfers should plan access carefully.
Quail Hollow Club at a glance
- Opened
- 1961
- Designer
- George Cobb, Fazio revisions
- Type
- Parkland
- Par
- 71
- Yardage
- About 7,626 yds
- Green fee
- Members
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Quail Hollow Club, the PGA of America and leading course databases. The course was designed by George Cobb and opened in June 1961, with later revisions by Arnold Palmer and Tom Fazio, a par 71 of about 7,626 yards. Quail Hollow is a private members club with no published public green fee, so always confirm access directly before planning.
The holes worth the trip
Quail Hollow plays long and demanding from the championship tees, with generous landing areas off many tees that narrow into testing approaches over water and into firm, subtly contoured greens. The Fazio work added length and bite while keeping the rhythm of the original Cobb routing.
The course is best known for the Green Mile, the closing trio of the 16th, 17th and 18th. The 16th is a long par 4 played to a green guarded by water, the 17th a par 3 over a lake, and the 18th a brutal two shotter with a creek down the left, a stretch that has decided championships.
Earlier in the round there is real variety and risk and reward, but Quail Hollow is remembered for how it finishes. It is a course that rewards driving, nerve and the ability to hold the line under pressure, which is exactly why the professionals respect it.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Private members club; visitor play is by member introduction, not open to the general public |
| Green fee | No published public green fee; any guest rate is arranged privately through the club (indicative, 2026) |
| Booking | Arrange through a member or a specialist trip planner; tee times are limited, especially around tournament season |
| On the day | Carts and caddies can be arranged; the Green Mile finish rewards a steady head, so plan your strategy |
| Getting there | South Charlotte, about 20 minutes from Charlotte Douglas International Airport |
| Best months | April to June and September to October for warm, settled North Carolina conditions |
Access arrangements verified June 2026; Quail Hollow is private and policies change, so always confirm directly before planning a visit through a member or your trip planner.
Where to stay nearby
Most visiting golfers stay in Charlotte itself, a large and well connected city with a strong choice of hotels, dining and the convenience of a major hub airport. From an Uptown or south Charlotte base, Quail Hollow is a short drive away.
For a golf focused trip, Charlotte makes a natural gateway to the wider Carolinas, so it is easy to pair a Quail Hollow round with the sandhills around Pinehurst or the coastal courses of the Carolina Lowcountry on a longer itinerary.
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Quail Hollow questions
Who designed Quail Hollow and when did it open?
Quail Hollow Club was designed by George Cobb and opened in June 1961, with later revisions by Arnold Palmer and a long series of changes by Tom Fazio.
What is the par and length of Quail Hollow?
Quail Hollow plays as a par 71 of about 7,626 yards from the championship tees, a long and demanding parkland test in south Charlotte.
What is the Green Mile at Quail Hollow?
The Green Mile is the closing three holes, the 16th, 17th and 18th, a stretch of water, length and pressure that has decided several professional championships.
Can visitors play Quail Hollow?
Quail Hollow is a private members club. Play is generally by member introduction, so overseas visitors should arrange access well in advance.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; access context verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.