The Quail Hollow members knew what they were doing when they nicknamed the last three holes after a film by horror legend Stephen King set on death row. In the film, The Green Mile represents the final walk to oblivion for the condemned.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Green Mile nearly sent Masters champion Rory McIlroy home early from the PGA Championship. Quail Hollow’s closing three holes known did a number on several other players, too.

Quail Hollow member and 2012 U.S. Open champion Webb Simpson said: “I can’t think of a three-hole stretch ... that is tougher than the Green Mile.”