The 2025 PGA Championship is scheduled to begin May 15 at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. The major championship returns to Quail Hollow for the first time since 2017.
Tournament organizers expect a strong field to compete for the Wanamaker Trophy. Early betting lines position Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler as co-favorites at 5-1 odds.
Quail Hollow Club is known for its length, measuring over 7,500 yards. The course design often rewards players who excel in both distance and accuracy off the tee. McIlroy has a history of success at the venue, having won multiple PGA Tour events there.
Justin Thomas, who won the PGA Championship the last time it was held at Quail Hollow in 2017, is listed at 20-1 odds. Thomas recently secured a victory at the RBC Heritage, indicating strong current form, particularly with his putting.
Other top contenders include Bryson DeChambeau, Ludvig Aberg, and defending PGA Champion Xander Schauffele, all listed with odds below 15-1. Schauffele won the PGA Championship in 2024 at Valhalla, a course some experts compare to Quail Hollow. Schauffele also has recent high finishes at Quail Hollow in the Wells Fargo Championship.
Some predictions based on advanced modeling indicate potential surprises in the field. While favored by some, two-time major winner Collin Morikawa (14-1) is projected by one model to finish outside the top 10. This forecast notes Morikawa's challenges with driving distance and putting statistics this season.
Several longshots with odds of 18-1 or longer are also being eyed as potential contenders who could make a run at the title. These include Jon Rahm (18-1) and Brooks Koepka (20-1). Expert analysis points to players like Ludvig Aberg (18-1), Jason Day (80-1), Xander Schauffele (16-1), and Joaquin Niemann (30-1) based on course fit and recent performance. Jason Day, a former PGA Champion, has prior wins and high finishes at both Quail Hollow and Torrey Pines, another course often compared to Quail Hollow.
The full list of available odds extends beyond the top contenders, covering many players in the anticipated field heading into the 2025 PGA Championship. See the early golf predictions and projected leaderboard from the proven computer model at SportsLine. Experts continue to analyze player form and course history as the tournament date approaches.
