The 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Is Here — Let’s Break It Down

Northwest Links
May 14
3 min read

The PGA Championship has officially rolled into Charlotte, and you can feel the buzz even all the way out here in the Pacific Northwest. Quail Hollow is a familiar test for the world’s best—long, lush, and lined with danger. This course doesn’t reward passiveness; it demands bold play and total control from tee to green, especially as players close with the infamous “Green Mile” (holes 16–18), one of the toughest finishing stretches in golf.

Back on the West Coast, most of us are watching this one over breakfast or sneaking glimpses between range sessions. Whether you're throwing down a friendly wager, building out your fantasy lineup, or just watching to see who melts under Sunday pressure, here's how we see this one shaping up.

Betting Picks for the PGA Championship 2025

To Win It All: Scottie Scheffler (+450) Let’s not overthink this. Scottie is the guy right now—steady off the tee, nails with the irons, and finally heating up with the putter. He already has a green jacket this year, and there’s no reason to believe he’s slowing down. His game travels to any venue, but Quail Hollow especially favors elite ball-strikers, and that’s where Scottie eats. Plus, he’s finished T4 or better in five of his last seven majors. Ride the heater.

Top 10 Lock: Justin Thomas (+210) JT has been circling this event on the calendar since his 2022 win, and he always seems to find another gear at the PGA. He's got history at Quail Hollow too—winning the 2017 PGA here and looking completely in command doing it. When his wedge game is dialed, there might not be a more dangerous player from 125 yards and in. Expect fireworks and another strong showing.

Dark Horse: Viktor Hovland (+5000) We get it—Hovland’s season has been up and down. But the talent? Undeniable. The guy stripes it tee to green and has quietly shown he can contend on tough, championship-level tracks. If the putter heats up (and that’s a big if), he’s absolutely capable of running with the leaders. Quail Hollow's layout suits his aggressive style, and at these odds, he’s a juicy value play with serious upside.

PGA Championship 2025 Viewing Guide & Quail Hollow Lowdown

When to Watch (Pacific Time):

Thursday & Friday: ESPN, 9 am – 4 pm
Saturday & Sunday: ESPN, 7 am - 10 am, CBS, 10 am – 4 pm
Bonus: PGA.com and the PGA app are streaming featured groups, marquee holes, and every shot from every player. Perfect for a second screen during your own weekend round.

Get to Know Quail Hollow

Originally designed by George Cobb and later revamped by Tom Fazio, Quail Hollow is a big-boy golf course. It stretches over 7,500 yards, with slick Bermuda greens and gnarly rough that punishes anything offline.

Hole to Watch: 17th – A 223-yard par-3 over water that’s basically a nerve test disguised as a golf hole.
The Green Mile: Holes 16–18 play as one of the toughest finishing stretches on Tour. If your favorite is clinging to a lead late Sunday... good luck.
Course History: This is the second time Quail Hollow has hosted the PGA (first was in 2017 won by Justin Thomas). Most Tour players know it well from the Wells Fargo Championship, where past champs include Rory, Rickie, and Max Homa.

Final Thoughts from the Northwest

Here in the PNW, major weeks always hit different. It’s prime golf season, with sunrise tee times and post-round beers on the patio. Whether you're playing a twilight loop at Jefferson Park or chasing birdies at Wine Valley, there's something about watching the pros battle a major that gets you fired up to grind on your own game.

So fire up the group chat. Make a friendly bet. Maybe even sneak in a Sunday round before the leaders hit the back nine. And when Scheffler hoists that Wanamaker, you can say you saw it coming.

Let us know how you're watching, who you're rooting for, and which Pacific Northwest course you’d love to see host a major someday. (Bandon, we’re looking at you).