The PGA Championship, one of golf’s four major tournaments, remains a defining event in the sport’s calendar — second only to the Masters in its annual order, and preceding the U.S. Open and The Open Championship.
For its 107th edition, held from 12 to 18 May 2025, the championship returned to the revered Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina — only the second time this course has hosted the event since its debut in 2017.
Scottie Scheffler claimed the Wanamaker Trophy, finishing at 11-under-par 273, a commanding five strokes clear of the field. For Scheffler — already a two-time Masters winner (2022, 2024) — this marked a third major title and his first PGA Championship.
“I’m proud of the whole team. We had to fight for this one, especially early in the week. But everything came together when it mattered,” the world number one reflected.
Behind him, Harris English, Bryson DeChambeau, and Davis Riley shared second place at 6-under — but none could close the gap Scheffler had carved by Sunday afternoon.
The PGA Championship’s past winners form a roll call of the game’s greatest figures. Walter Hagen and Jack Nicklausshare the record for most titles, with five apiece. Tiger Woods follows closely with four victories.
The tournament has also set age-related milestones: Gene Sarazen remains its youngest champion (1922, age 20), while Phil Mickelson became the oldest to triumph when he lifted the trophy in 2021 at 50.
The winner’s rewards extend beyond the historic Wanamaker Trophy, named for Rodman Wanamaker — the businessman whose efforts helped establish the PGA of America in 1916.
Scheffler also secured $3,330,000, along with 750 FedEx Cup points, a five-year PGA Tour exemption, a seven-year DP World Tour exemption, and automatic entry into future PGA Championships.
Nestled in the rolling landscape of North Carolina’s Piedmont region, Quail Hollow Club ranks among the most distinctive courses in the American Southeast.
Originally designed by George Cobb and opened in 1961, the course covers over 257 acres and is known for its finely balanced combination of technical challenge and natural beauty. Quail Hollow’s previous PGA Championship in 2017 was captured by Justin Thomas, marking his first career major.
For this edition, the course’s signature closing stretch — the “Green Mile” — once again tested the world’s finest players with its exacting design.
Known as the Queen City, Charlotte offers visitors a vibrant mix of historic charm and modern energy. Founded in 1768 and named for Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, the city has evolved into a cultural and culinary hub.
Today, Charlotte’s craft breweries, fine dining venues, rooftop bars, and Southern kitchens attract gourmets and casual travellers alike. Its walkable districts, contemporary arts scene, and family-friendly parks make it an ideal location for tournament spectators seeking more than just golf.
The PGA Championship’s hospitality options — from private suites to premium lounge access — complement this urban setting, creating an experience that blends sport with culture, relaxation, and refinement.
The 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow not only crowned a worthy champion in Scottie Scheffler but reaffirmed the event’s enduring status as a proving ground for precision, endurance, and greatness — all set within one of the sport’s most admired venues.
