History of Quail Hollow Club in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 4, 2025

Quail Hollow Club is a private country club and golf course established in 1959, located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The golf course itself opened in 1961. It is a notable venue for professional golf tournaments.

April 13, 1959: Meeting Held by James J. Harris

On April 13, 1959, James J. Harris held a meeting that would lead to the foundation of Quail Hollow Club.

1959: Quail Hollow Club Founded

In 1959, the Quail Hollow Club was founded as a private member club in Charlotte, North Carolina.

January 1960: Club Officially Constituted

In January 1960, Quail Hollow Club was officially constituted.

June 3, 1961: 18-Hole Championship Course Opens

On June 3, 1961, the 18-hole championship course at Quail Hollow, designed by George Cobb, opened.

1961: Golf Course Opens

In 1961, the golf course at Quail Hollow Club officially opened.

September 14, 1967: Clubhouse Opened

On September 14, 1967, the clubhouse at Quail Hollow Club opened.

1969: Kemper Open Begins at Quail Hollow

In 1969, Quail Hollow began hosting the Kemper Open on the PGA Tour.

1969: Kemper Open Hosted

In 1969, Quail Hollow began hosting the Kemper Open.

1979: Kemper Open Concludes at Quail Hollow

In 1979, Quail Hollow hosted its last Kemper Open.

1979: Last Kemper Open Hosted

In 1979, Quail Hollow hosted its last Kemper Open.

1983: PaineWebber Invitational Begins

In 1983, the senior tour's PaineWebber Invitational began at Quail Hollow.

1986: Course Modifications by Arnold Palmer

In 1986, Arnold Palmer modified several holes on the Quail Hollow golf course.

1989: Last PaineWebber Invitational

In 1989, Quail Hollow held its last PaineWebber Invitational.

1997: Course Redesign by Tom Fazio

In 1997, Tom Fazio redesigned the Quail Hollow golf course.

2003: Wells Fargo Championship Hosted

In 2003, Quail Hollow began hosting the PGA Tour's Wells Fargo Championship.

2003: Course Redesign by Tom Fazio

In 2003, Tom Fazio redesigned the Quail Hollow golf course.

2003: PGA Tour Returns with Wachovia Championship

In 2003, the PGA Tour returned to Quail Hollow with the Wachovia Championship, now known as the Wells Fargo Championship.

2014: Course Redesign by Tom Fazio Begins

In 2014, Tom Fazio began another redesign of the Quail Hollow golf course in preparation for the PGA Championship.

2016: Course Redesign by Tom Fazio Completed

In 2016, Tom Fazio completed a redesign of the Quail Hollow golf course in preparation for the PGA Championship.

2017: PGA Championship Hosted

In 2017, Quail Hollow hosted the PGA Championship.

2017: Wells Fargo Championship Held at Eagle Point

In 2017, the Wells Fargo Championship was held at Eagle Point in Wilmington, North Carolina, as Quail Hollow hosted the PGA Championship.

2020: Wells Fargo Championship Cancelled

In 2020, the Wells Fargo Championship was cancelled due to the Coronavirus Pandemic.

2021: Presidents Cup Postponed

In 2021, the Presidents Cup was postponed due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

2022: Presidents Cup Hosted

In 2022, Quail Hollow hosted the Presidents Cup.

2022: Presidents Cup Hosted and Course Rerouted

In 2022, Quail Hollow hosted the fourteenth edition of the Presidents Cup. The course was rerouted for the event to ensure more matches would see the "Green Mile".