May the course be with you: Golf’s finest get ready to duel at the PGA Championship

The 2025 PGA Championship is underway this week at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, showcasing one of the strongest fields in golf. According to the official PGA Championship website, the tournament runs from May 12 to 18 and features 156 players, including 29 major champions and 14 past PGA Champions, with defending champion Xander Schauffele among the contenders.

Golf experts from the PGA Tour website highlight Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, and Bryson DeChambeau as the marquee players to watch this week. McIlroy, fresh off completing his career grand slam at The Masters, is favored due to his strong history at Quail Hollow, where he has won four times, reports the PGA Tour. Scheffler’s exceptional tee-to-green game and Dicamba's consistent major performances also position them as top contenders, according to expert analysis shared by PGA Tour’s Fantasy Insider.

The field also includes Justin Thomas, the 2017 PGA Champion at Quail Hollow, along with Jon Rahm and Jordan Spieth, who are both seeking to add to their major legacies, says the PGA Championship website. The website goes on to mention that the tournament’s depth is further enhanced by the Corebridge Financial Team, a group of PGA of America Golf Professionals who qualified through the PGA Professional Championship, underscoring the event’s unique blend of elite and club professionals.

Broadcast coverage is comprehensive, with live action available on ESPN, CBS, and digital platforms, ensuring fans can follow every moment from Quail Hollow. 

With star-studded pairings and a strong leaderboard, the 2025 PGA Championship promises intense competition and dramatic moments as players vie for the Wanamaker Trophy at one of golf’s most prestigious venues.