PGA Championship: The world’s best golfers struggle in opening round with an unlikely name in the lead

Some of PGA’s biggest names aren’t taming Quail Hollow. Can McIlroy, Scheffler make a move?

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — If anyone hadn’t been paying close attention to Rory McIlroy’s performance Friday afternoon, figuring it would be an easy time for the defending Masters champion, the happenings on the final hole provided the perfect snapshot.

Report: McIlroy's driver deemed nonconforming ahead of PGA Championship

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Rory McIlroy was forced to use a backup driver in the PGA Championship when his regular driver was tested and deemed to be nonconforming after he arrived at Quail Hollow, according to a report on XM…

Looking ahead to the rest of the 2025 PGA Championship

Is Scottie Scheffler now the favorite? How will Quail Hollow play the rest of the way? We break down what the first round means for the rest of the PGA Championship.

PGA Championship: The world’s best golfers struggle in opening round with an unlikely name in the lead

Much of the anticipation around the opening day of this year’s PGA Championship was pegged around one star-studded group. However, it was an unlikely name sitting in the lead.

Sean O’Connell Show – Full POD 5-16-25

Sean O’Connell Show – Full POD 5-16-25 first seen on ESPN700OC talks about Kyle Whittingham’s place among the best college football coaches in the nation with Bill Riley, PGA Championship with Paul Pugmire, NBA Playoffs & Draft with Tony Jones, Catch phrases our teachers said that we’ll never forget, Airing of Grievances + more VIDEO: PODCAST: The post Sean O’Connell Show – Full POD 5-16-25 first appeared on ESPN700.