PGA Championship 2025
- May 15, 2025, North Carolina
Now the Masters are over, many golf fans are excitedly awaiting the second golf major of the year: the PGA Championship.
The annual event was established in 1916 and is one of four major championships alongside the Masters, The Open, and the US Open.
The historic event will provide four days of exciting golf from some of the top-ranked players in the sport.
If you don’t want to miss a second of the action, here are all the latest details on the PGA Championship 2025, including its date, course, players, prize money, broadcasting details, and more.
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When and Where is the PGA Championship 2025?
The 107th PGA Championship is scheduled to take place from May 15 to 18, 2025. The tournament was traditionally held in mid-August until 2019, when it was moved to May to follow the Masters.
Where Will It Be Held?
The event will be held at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. It was last held at the golf course in 2017. It is arguably one of the finest golf courses in the United States.
Who Will Participate in the Event?
Unlike other golf majors, only professional golfers are eligible to participate in the PGA Championships.
The event has an extensive qualification criterion that will determine who can play in the event.
For example, it is open to former PGA champions and the winners of the last five Masters, US Opens, Open Championships, and the last three The Players Championships.
For this reason, many of the world’s best golfers are expected to participate, such as Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Brooks Koepka, Justin Thomas, Bryson DeChambeau, Xander Schauffele, and Ludvig Aberg, to name a few.
Will the Top 50 Players Automatically Qualify?
No. The PGA Championship differs from other majors, as the top 50 players in the Official World Golf Ranking will not automatically qualify for entry.
However, the PGA may provide special exemptions to golfers in the top 100 who haven’t qualified.
What is the PGA Championship 2025 Prize Money?
The winning player can expect to win a substantial sum, as the 2024 purse was a whopping $18.5 million, and the winner received $3.3 million. However, the official sum for 2025 hasn’t been confirmed.
What Else Will the 2025 Winner Receive?
In addition to receiving an eyewatering sum of money, the winner will lift the sought-after Wanamaker Trophy, which is named after the event’s founder Rodman Wanamaker.
Like other majors, the PGA champion will receive an automatic invitation to play in the other three golf majors and The Players Championship over the next five years.
What’s more, they will be automatically eligible for the PGA Championship for the rest of their life, and they will receive a five-year membership in the PGA and European Tours.
Who is the Defending Winner?
Xander Schauffele, an American professional golfer, won the PGA Championship in 2024 with a one-stroke victory. He’s expected to compete in the 2025 tournament.
Where Can I Watch the PGA Championship 2025?
US golf fans can watch the early round and weekend morning coverage of the PGA Championship 2025 on ESPN. Also, you can watch additional coverage on ESPN+.
If you would like to watch the weekend afternoon coverage of the event, switch your channel to CBS, which has televised the iconic event since 1991.
