PGA Championship 2025: Preview, betting tips, how to watch

The PGA Championship is here and, with it, the tantalising prospect of more major championship history at Quail Hollow.

Now that Rory McIlroy has a Green Jacket – and completed the career grand slam – all eyes turn to Jordan Spieth, who can join the club this week.

Only six players in the annals of the game have won each of the four major championships in the modern era, with this the last piece of Spieth’s major puzzle.

Of course, this year’s edition is being held at the famed country club in North Carolina, where McIlroy is twice a winner on the PGA Tour.

It hosted the 2017 PGA Championship, when Justi Thomas defeated Louis Oosthuizen, Patrick Reed and Francesco Molinari by two shots.

He returns for another bid at the Wanamaker trophy, while fellow American Bryson DeChambeau headlines the contingent of LIV Golf players.

A total of 15 players from the Saudi-backed circuit are in action, including several past champions and major winners.

Here’s everything else you need to know ahead of the 2025 PGA Championship…

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PGA Championship details

Course: Quail Hollow, North Carolina

Course Stats: Par 71, Yards 7,626

Defending Champion: Xander Schauffele

Purse: $18,500,000 (2024)

Winner’s Share: $3,330,000 (2024)

Click here for the full prize money breakdown.

PGA Championship betting tips

Here’s how bookmakers have the favourites priced up…

Rory McIlroy 9/2

Scottie Scheffler 9/2

Bryson DeChambeau 9/1

Justin Thomas 16/1

Xander Schauffele 18/1

Jon Rahm 18/1

Collin Morikawa 20/1

Ludvig Aberg 22/1

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The bunkered Bet

Justin Thomas 16/1

Past winners have a good record in this championship, and Thomas can lift his third Wanamaker this week. He, of course, triumphed on the tournament’s last visit here, and secured a long-awaited 16th PGA Tour win last month. Thomas rallied to finish second at last week’s Truist Championship, confirming he is one of the most in-form players at Quail Hollow.

PGA Championship how to watch

Thursday, May 15: Sky Sports Golf, 12pm

Friday, May 16: Sky Sports Golf, 12pm

Saturday, May 17: Sky Sports Golf, 12pm

Sunday, May 18: Sky Sports Golf, 12pm

For a comprehensive guide on how and when to watch the PGA Championship, click here.

All times shown are BST

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