Wells Fargo Championship: The leading contenders as the tournament moves to TPC Potomac

Perhaps it is a sign of the times.

Something had to give.

So, too, is the new Mexico Open.

One more sleep.#WellsFargoChampionship @TPCPotomac #ThisIsMonumental pic.twitter.com/JkZ7TueVrn

Rory McIlroy is not among those staying away. He has the trophy to defend and he is also set to resume action after a month off post-Masters.

Let's take a look at the course and the leading contenders this week.

At times it has played tough, most often when dry, and that seems unlikely this week with a lot of rain forecast for Friday.

3️⃣ more days until the Wells Fargo Championship officially tees off!

Hole 3 will be playing as a 225 yard Par 3. Hazards surround two thirds of this green. Inside knowledge knows the wind blows down Oaklyn Drive left to right which cannot be felt from the tee. @WellsFargoGolf pic.twitter.com/ZHHRsS7zay

"It rewards someone who's driving the ball well and tee to green playing fairly clean or flawless. You can't really fake it around this golf course, in my opinion."

As we detailed in a profile on Rory McIlroy at the Wells Fargo Championship earlier this week, the Northern Irishman loves the event, but will be gutted that it has moved away from Quail Hollow.

It is a concern that the track is a par-70 because McIlroy loves to attack par-5s and he also likes a layout that allows him to hit plenty of drivers - that might not be the case this week.

Tee to Green: Luke List, Matt Fitzpatrick, Russell Henley, Keegan Bradley, Corey Conners.

List, Henley and Fitzpatrick are in both top sixes.

One week from today, we'll be hosting a ceremony on this green.

The 18th hole at @TPCPotomac is a demanding par 4 playing over 460 yds & teeming with bunkers. Add in a tricky green to read & you’ve got one heckuva