Multiple Top Golfers Miss Cut at 2025 PGA Championship

The 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow saw a significant number of top-ranked golfers, including Jordan Spieth and Hideki Matsuyama, miss the cut, marking a notable shake-up in the tournament. Matsuyama's streak of 19 consecutive major cuts ended, while Spieth's efforts fell short despite a strong second round, continuing his quest to complete the career Grand Slam. Six of the top 10 players in the world ranking, including past major champions Brooks Koepka, Dustin Johnson, and Phil Mickelson—half of the LIV Golf members in the field—also failed to advance. Defending champion Xander Schauffele and Rory McIlroy managed to make the cut, with McIlroy notably having won four times at Quail Hollow and recently completing the career Grand Slam. The cut line settled at one-over par, eliminating 82 players and leaving several high-profile names unexpectedly out of contention. The results have set the stage for a competitive weekend with many star players absent from the leaderboard.