Phil can't fail at Quail Hollow

Phil Mickelson is enjoying a good year © Getty Images

The back-and-forth tussle for the world No. 1 ranking between Luke Donald and Rory McIlroy is poised to take another twist at this week's Wells Fargo Championship.

McIlroy surrendered top rank on Monday, but will wrestle it back provided he finishes in the top seven at Quail Hollow, a track where he holds the course record.

However, the man we fancy to win is Phil Mickelson, who returns to action after coming so close at The Masters. The left-hander has six top-tens in eight starts at the tournament, and that’s an exciting prospect at odds of 11/1.

Wells Fargo Championship odds at bet365:
Rory McIlroy 15/2
Tiger Woods 9/1
Phil Mickelson 11/1
Lee Westwood 14/1
Hunter Mahan 18/1
Jim Furyk 22/1
34/1 bar
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