Rory McIlroy is back in action this week after taking a well-earned four-week break following his stunning Masters defence in April.
The six-time major champion will tee it up at the Truist Championship, the PGA Tour's sixth Signature Event of the season, at Quail Hollow Club in North Carolina.
It's a course McIlroy absolutely loves, having won here four times previously.
The Northern Irishman will be joined by red-hot Matthew Fitzpatrick for the opening two rounds, with the pair set to begin their Thursday round at 3:05pm UK time.
Rory McIlroy has not played professional golf since winning The Masters
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Coverage gets underway from 12:30pm on Sky Sports+.
McIlroy celebrated his 37th birthday on Monday, arriving at Quail Hollow in fine spirits ahead of his return.
His record at this venue is nothing short of remarkable – he's lifted the trophy here more times than anyone else, claiming victories in 2010, 2015, 2021 and 2024.
He also holds the course record after firing an incredible 10-under par 61 back in 2010.
However, McIlroy will be keen to improve on last year's disappointing showing at the PGA Championship here, where he finished tied for 47th at three-over par.
Rory McIlroy has fond memories of Quail Hollow, having won four times at the course
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"I think 17 is the most difficult of the closing stretch," McIlroy said of Quail Hollow's famous Green Mile finish.
Fitzpatrick makes for a fascinating playing partner this week, enjoying what's been the finest season of his PGA Tour career.
The 31-year-old Englishman has already bagged three victories in 2026, including a particularly special triumph at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans where he partnered with his younger brother Alex.
His recent form has been sensational – he became the first player since Scottie Scheffler in 2024 to win back-to-back events, following up his RBC Heritage success with that New Orleans victory.
The world number four's approach play and short game have been particularly sharp, making him one to watch at Quail Hollow.
World number one Scottie Scheffler won't be at Quail Hollow this week, opting to rest before defending his PGA Championship title at Aronimink.
The American has never actually competed in this event, typically preferring to take time off before major championships.
Cameron Young arrives as one of the hottest players in the field after his dominant wire-to-wire triumph at last week's Cadillac Championship, where he won by six shots.
That was the world number three's third PGA Tour title, following his Players Championship victory in March.
Defending champion Sepp Straka is also in the mix after finishing tied fourth last week.