While all the focus in the golf world is on the second major of the PGA Tour season, with the PGA Championship beginning on Thursday, a major decision was made by the world’s No. 2-ranked golfer, Rory McIlroy,

McIlroy comes into Quail Hollow with wins at The Players Championship and Masters and top-20 finishes at every appearance on the PGA Tour in 2025. Scottie Scheffler doesn't have the extensive course history that McIlroy does at Quail Hollow.

Picks for even more 2025 PGA Championship golfers and the PGA Championship favorite to win ahead of the year's second major at Quail Hollow