Top PGA Stars Theegala, Singh Withdraw From Quail Hollow Championship

The 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow in Charlotte, North Carolina, will feature a star-studded field with top contenders like world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and Masters champion Rory McIlroy. However, notable withdrawals have impacted the tournament, including rising star Sahith Theegala, who pulled out due to a neck injury suffered at the Truist Championship, leading to Alex Smalley taking his place. Theegala's absence is a significant blow given his recent success and fan following, while Smalley enters the field ranked No. 120 globally. Additionally, former major winners John Daly and Vijay Singh have opted out of the PGA Championship to compete in the PGA Tour Champions' Regions Tradition event, with Singh also withdrawing due to injury after missing the Masters earlier this year. Singh's spot has been filled by Michael Thorbjornsen, while Daly's absence is part of a broader trend of past champions skipping the event. These changes highlight the challenges and shifting dynamics as players manage injuries and prioritize different competitions ahead of the major.