2025 PGA Championship Preview: Quail Hollow Course Guide, How to Watch, Past Winners & Betting Favorites

The 2025 PGA Championship will take place this week at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. The second major of the season features an incredibly strong field, an exemplary course, and plenty of competitive storylines.

Course Overview: Quail Hollow Club

Quail Hollow returns as the PGA Championship venue for the second time, having previously hosted in 2017. The course is a par-71, stretching 7,623 yards, and is renowned for its demanding layout, particularly the final three holes known as “The Green Mile.” This stretch includes long par-4s and water hazards that test even the most skilled golfers.

Tournament Favorites

Rory McIlroy has a strong track record at Quail Hollow, having won the Wells Fargo Championship there four times (2010, 2015, 2021, and 2024)—more than any other player in the tournament’s history. His familiarity with the course and proven success make him a top contender heading into the 2025 PGA Championship. Fresh off his historic victory at the Masters, where he completed the career Grand Slam, McIlroy now looks to claim his second consecutive major title and fifth overall. Standing in his way is Scottie Scheffler, the world No. 1, who has dominated the 2025 season with multiple wins and remains the slight betting favorite to win at Quail Hollow thanks to his consistency, elite ball striking, and all-around game.

How to Watch the 2025 PGA Championship

The 2025 PGA Championship will be broadcast across ESPN, ESPN+, CBS, and CBS Sports Network, ensuring fans have multiple avenues to experience the tournament.

Thursday, May 15 – First Round

• ESPN+:
  • Main Feed: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET
  • Featured Groups: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM ET
  • Featured Holes (16, 17, 18): 7:45 AM – 8:00 PM ET
• ESPN:
  • Main Broadcast: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM ET
• ESPN2:
  • Alternative Telecast: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET
• CBS Sports Network:
  • Clubhouse Report: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET

Friday, May 16 – Second Round

• ESPN+:
  • Main Feed: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET
  • Featured Groups: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM ET
  • Featured Holes (16, 17, 18): 7:45 AM – 8:00 PM ET
• ESPN:
  • Main Broadcast: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM ET
• ESPN2:
  • Alternative Telecast: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET
• CBS Sports Network:
  • Clubhouse Report: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET

Saturday, May 17 – Third Round

• ESPN+:
  • Main Feed: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET
  • Featured Groups: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM ET
  • Featured Holes (16, 17, 18): 10:45 AM – 8:00 PM ET
• ESPN:
  • Main Broadcast: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET
• CBS:
  • Main Broadcast: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM ET
• CBS Sports Network:
  • Clubhouse Report: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET

Sunday, May 18 – Final Round

• ESPN+:
  • Main Feed: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET
  • Featured Groups: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM ET
  • Featured Holes (16, 17, 18): 10:45 AM – 8:00 PM ET
• ESPN:
  • Main Broadcast: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET
• CBS:
  • Main Broadcast: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM ET
• ESPN2:
  • Alternative Telecast: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET
• CBS Sports Network:
  • Clubhouse Report: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET

Streaming Options

• ESPN+: Offers extensive coverage, including featured groups and holes throughout all four days.
• Paramount+: Streams CBS’s weekend broadcasts live.
• CBS Sports App: Provides live streaming of CBS’s coverage.

Past 10 PGA Championship Winners

Odds-On Favorites (Top 20)

• Scottie Scheffler +450
• Rory McIlroy +480
• Bryson Dechambeau +1000
• Ludvig Aberg +1900
• Xander Schauffele +2000
• Collin Morikawa +2100
• Justin Thomas +2100
• Jon Rahm +2200
• Joaquin Niemann +3100
• Viktor Hovland +3400
• Patrick Cantlay +3800
• Brooks Koepka +4400
• Tommy Fleetwood +4400
• Hideki Matsuyama +4800
• Jordan Spieth +4800
• Tyrrell Hatton +5500
• Matt Fitzpatrick +5500
• Si Woo Kim +5500
• Justin Rose +6500
• Shane Lowry +6500

Best Picks: Justin Thomas at +2100 and Shane Lowry +6500 are great values!