Schauffele, McIlroy, Scheffler Teed Together Opening PGA Championship

The 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club features a marquee grouping of the world's top three golfers: Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and defending champion Xander Schauffele, who will tee off together on the 10th hole Thursday morning. These three players collectively have won four of the last five major championships, with McIlroy fresh off a Masters victory, Scheffler as the 2024 Masters champion, and Schauffele holding the PGA and Open titles from last year. Other notable groups include Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, and Dustin Johnson, all multiple major winners. Weather conditions have been challenging with rain disrupting practice rounds, but McIlroy and Schauffele, familiar with Quail Hollow through prior wins and strong finishes, could benefit from their course experience. Schauffele is aiming to become the first player to repeat as PGA champion since Brooks Koepka in 2019, feeling confident on the course after previous near-misses. The competition, starting with European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald and others, promises to be intense on a course known for its length and the challenging closing holes dubbed 'The Green Mile.'