2025 PGA Championship Begins at Quail Hollow with Top Players

The 2025 US PGA Championship is underway at Quail Hollow Club, a course known for its challenging final stretch called "The Green Mile," where only a few players finished under par in 2017. Rory McIlroy, who recently completed the career grand slam and has four previous wins at Quail Hollow, is among the top contenders playing alongside world No.1 Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele. Quail Hollow is unique as a top-tier private club with members living around it, including Webb Simpson, who lives nearby and has a personal connection to the course. However, some players criticize the course for lacking character and strategic complexity, describing it as challenging but favoring power hitters like McIlroy. The club, established in 1959 and redesigned several times, has hosted significant tournaments including the 2017 PGA Championship, 2022 Presidents Cup, and annual Wells Fargo Championships. Xander Schauffele, the 2024 PGA Champion, will host the prestigious champions dinner at Quail Hollow, adding to the event's tradition and prestige.