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The PGA Championship started in 1916. It used to follow a match-play format, but since 1958, it has switched to stroke play. Some of the top past champions include Walter Hagen, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, and Rory McIlroy. A landmark moment occurred in 2021 when Phil Mickelson got the title at 50 years old — making him the oldest major winner ever. This tournament is broadcast in over 200 countries and millions watch every year.
PGA Championship 2025 Field
The PGA Championship 2025 will be held at Quail Hollow Club, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. It’s a private, members-only course, 71 par. Quail Hollow has hosted major events like 2017 PGA Championship and 2022 Presidents Cup.
The most famous part of the course is “The Green Mile”, holes 16, 17, 18. Hole 16 is a long, narrow par 4 with water and bunkers, while 17 is a 223-yard par 3 with water in front of the green. 18 is an uphill, dogleg left par 4 that requires a strong finish under pressure.
Spectators will enjoy premium facilities including grandstands on key greens and tees, fan zones. Double-deck hospitality tents are available near the 12th and 18th greens.
PGA Championship 2025 Apparel
According to the early forecast, the tournament week would be partly cloudy. May in Charlotte averages 75°F (24°C) but rain has interrupted play in past tournaments in the area. PGA Shop has released its PGA Championship 2025 merchandise for both men and women. From Nike Victory Solid Polo to Peter Millar Perth Quarter Zip (Cottage Blue), different choices are available. For affordable options, get Druids stylish golf polos and high-quality golf jackets. Don't forget sunscreen for your skin and a small umbrella for sudden showers.
PGA Championship 2025 Schedule
This year, the PGA Championship will start from Monday, May 12 to Sunday, May 18, 2025. Get to know more details about the PGA Championship 2025 dates:
Day 1: Monday (May 12) – Practice
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Time: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
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Players choose their clubs and walk the course with their caddies.
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Free and open to the public (no ticket needed).
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Gates open at 6:30 AM. The best time for autographs is 1 PM near the clubhouse.
Day 2: Tuesday (May 13) – Media and Practice Day
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Time: 7:00 AM (practice)
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10:00 AM (press conferences)
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10:30 AM: Defending champion interview.
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12:00 PM: Rory McIlroy Q&A (always good).
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Long Drive Contest at 2 PM (17th hole).
Day 3: Wednesday (May 14) – Pro-Am (Celebrity Day)
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Shotgun starts at 8:30 AM (all groups go off together).
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Celebrities expected are Darius Rucker, Peyton Manning, and Steph Curry.
Day 4: Thursday (May 15) – Round 1
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7:00 AM: Early groups (lower-tier players).
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8:45 AM: Featured Group – Scheffler/Rahm/Homa.
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1:30 PM: Marquee Group – McIlroy/Koepka/Spieth.
Day 5: Friday (May 16) – Round 2
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Time: 7 AM – 1 PM
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After this second day, the cut is made.
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Access is available with general admission tickets. Hospitality areas require a separate ticket purchase.
Day 6: Saturday (May 17) – Round 3
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Time: 8 AM – 1 PM
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Players try to move up the PGA Championship 2025 Golf Leaderboard for the final-day position.
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Saturday tickets are already sold out. Hospitality packages may still have limited availability.
Day 7: Sunday (May 18) – Final Round
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Time: ESPN+: 8 AM – 10 AM (ET)
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ESPN: 10 AM – 1 PM (ET)
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CBS: 1 PM – 7 PM (ET)
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This is the final round where a champion will be announced.
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Get access with general admission tickets. Hospitality requires a special ticket purchase.
Source: PGA Championship | Official Website, 2025 schedule
Tickets of the 2025 PGA Championship
Book your Men’s PGA Championship 2025 tickets according to these details:
1. Championship + Tickets (Grounds Access + Food & Drinks)
These tickets give access to Quail Hollow Club grounds. Unlimited food and non-alcoholic beverages are available at every concession stand. You can also get access to public grandstands, PGA Shops, and spectator amenities. Private hospitality areas are not included with this ticket. Prices (excluding tax and fees) are:
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Monday (12 May): $79
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Tuesday (13 May): $79
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Wednesday (14 May): $109
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Thursday (15 May): $199
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Friday (16 May): $279
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Saturday (17 May): $299
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Sunday (18 May): $289
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Weekly Package (Mon–Sun): $1,209
2. Club PGA Hospitality Tickets
This category includes an exclusive view of the 12th green and 13th tee. Open-air deck, air-conditioned lounge, executive restrooms, Wi-Fi, and TVs are available. Open bar and premium food service. You can get 1 parking pass for every 4 tickets and an additional pass for 5 or more tickets. These are individual hospitality tickets; suites and skyboxes are nearly sold out. Prices (excluding tax and fees) are:
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Thursday (15 May): $1,099
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Friday (16 May): $1,199
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Saturday (17 May): $1,199
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Sunday (18 May): $1,199
3. Junior Tickets (15 years or under)
Junior tickets are free when accompanied by a ticketed adult. The limit is up to 2 junior tickets per adult per day. These tickets are only valid for grounds access; not valid for hospitality areas. Junior tickets are available onsite at the Ticket Office and cannot be purchased in advance.
4. Military Tickets
Active Duty, Retirees, Reserve, Veterans, and National Guard members are eligible for these tickets. Get free daily grounds access from Monday to Wednesday. Only one guest is allowed. Thursday to Sunday tickets are sold out. Military tickets are digital and will be available in the SeatGeek account on the event day in the morning.
Source: Ticket FAQs PGA Championship
Where to Buy Tickets?
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Official Seller: SeatGeek (Official Ticketing Provider). Visit PGA Championship Tickets on SeatGeek
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Resale Tickets: Use authorized resale platforms like Ticketmaster.
After purchase, tickets will be available through the PGA Championship App or the SeatGeek app/website 30 days before the event. Printed tickets or screenshots will not be accepted.
There is no public parking available at Quail Hollow Club. Shuttle services will be available from Carowinds and the Park Expo Conference Center.
PGA Championship 2025 Purse
The total purse of the 2025 PGA Championship is officially not announced yet but it would be around $18.5 million. The winner also receives the Wanamaker Trophy, one of the greatest trophies in golf. The winner also gets a lifetime exemption into the PGA Championship, 5-year exemption into The Masters, U.S. Open, and The Open Championship. Winning also gets a PGA Tour Membership to play in most PGA Tour events without having to re-qualify. The champion gets 100 OWGR points, the most points awarded for any golf tournament.
PGA Championship 2025 Players
Players qualify for the PGA Championship based on one or more of the following 14 criteria:
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All former PGA Championship winners
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Winners of The Open Championship (last 5 years)
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Top 70 leaders from the PGA Championship Points List
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Winners of PGA Tour co-sponsored or approved tournaments since the last PGA Championship
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Ryder Cup team members (U.S. & Europe) ranked in the top 100 OWGR
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Winners of the Masters (last 5 years)
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Winners of the U.S. Open (last 5 years)
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Top 20 finishers from the PGA Professional Championship
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Winners of The Players Championship (last 3 years)
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Top 3 from the International Federation Ranking List
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Current Senior PGA Champion
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Top 15 finishers (including ties) from the previous year’s PGA Championship
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Alternates to fill the field up to 156 players
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Special invitations by the PGA of America
Here are some of the big names expected to play at the PGA Golf Championship 2025:
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Scottie Scheffler
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Rory McIlroy
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Xander Schauffele – Defending Champion
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Jon Rahm
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Brooks Koepka
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Justin Thomas
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Jordan Spieth
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Collin Morikawa
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Viktor Hovland
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Hideki Matsuyama
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Cameron Smith
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Bryson DeChambeau
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Patrick Cantlay
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Matt Fitzpatrick
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Tommy Fleetwood
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Shane Lowry
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Tyrrell Hatton
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Sergio Garcia
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Phil Mickelson
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Keegan Bradley
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Jason Day
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Rickie Fowler
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Max Homa
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Billy Horschel
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Min Woo Lee
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Sepp Straka* Robert MacIntyre (Scotland)
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Nicolai Højgaard (Denmark)
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Joaquin Niemann (Chile)
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Ludvig Åberg (Sweden)
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Martin Kaymer (Germany)
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Vijay Singh (Fiji)
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YE Yang (South Korea)
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Padraig Harrington (Ireland)
The top 20 finishers from the PGA Professional Championship will also play. These are club professionals who qualify through regional events. An asterisk (*) is usually used to mark their names on official listings. Some players, like Joaquin Niemann and Sergio Garcia, got special invitations from the PGA of America because of their performance in other circuits like LIV Golf.
Source: pgatour.com, theplayers.com
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How to Watch the PGA Golf Championship 2025?
In the USA, you can catch all the action on ESPN and CBS Sports. ESPN will be live on Thursday and Friday, showing you every shot from morning till evening. CBS Sports takes over on Saturday and Sunday, with full coverage of the final rounds.
If you want to watch on the go, you have a few options. ESPN+ offers featured groups, holes (like 16, 17, and 18), and bonus camera angles. You'll need a subscription for that, though.
Paramount+ gives you live streaming of CBS broadcasts in high definition. You can watch that on their mobile app or web. In the USA, morning tee times start at 8:00 AM EDT for Rounds 1 and 2. The weekend final rounds start at 1:00 PM EDT.
In the UK, Sky Sports Golf is your go-to for live HD broadcasts of every round. That starts at 12:00 PM UK Time and runs into the evening. Sky Sports Main Event will show highlights and special presentations of the final day's action.
You can stream live coverage and commentary through the Sky Go App. If you're not a Sky subscriber, you can get access through a daily or weekly pass with NOW TV (Sky Sports Pass).