Rory McIlroy battles Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau and more at Quail Hollow in the second men’s major of the year

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Follow live as Rory McIlroy looks to follow up his Masters triumph at Quail Hollow in the 2025 PGA Championship

While Rory McIlroy is clearly the man to beat at the 2025 PGA Championship, he faces a solid group of contenders.

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Charlotte, N.C., has endured several inches of rain recently but PGA officials made a point of saying preferred lies would not be in effect at Quail Hollow.

This decision stands in stark contrast to the PGA Tour's regular season protocol, where "lift, clean and place" rules are routinely implemented after heavy rainfall. Under these conditions, players can pick up their ball in the fairway to remove mud and find a cleaner lie—a practice that significantly eases the challenge for competitors.