Heavy Rain Disrupts PGA Championship Practice Quail Hollow

The PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, is facing challenging weather conditions with heavy rain and thunderstorms expected through the early part of the tournament week. Practice rounds have been disrupted by torrential downpours, leading to the closure of the venue to spectators on Monday, although players like Hideki Matsuyama continued practicing despite the deluge. Forecasts indicate that while showers and storms will persist through Wednesday, drier and warmer weather is expected by the tournament's start on Thursday, with temperatures in the mid-80s and reduced chances of rain. The course conditions are likely to be soft due to the rainfall, potentially affecting play by making the course play longer as the ball will not travel as far on wet fairways and greens. Quail Hollow is equipped with a SubAir system to manage moisture, but its effectiveness remains uncertain given the recent heavy rains. Spectators affected by Monday's closure have been offered refunds or the option to attend later practice rounds.