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The stage is set, the greens are manicured, and the world’s top golfers are ready to clash in a battle of skill, strategy, and sheer willpower at Quail Hollow. The second men’s major, the PGA Championship, is almost here. Will we witness a possible redemption in defending champion Xander Schauffele’s gameplay at the $18.5 million event? At the very least, we know how to follow his performance at Quail Hollow!

Here’s the complete viewing guide for the 2025 PGA Championship! if you can’t make it to the greens to watch the game, you can rely on ESPN+ (all time ET). The TV schedule for the first round starts at 5:30 PM with the Morning Featured Group on ESPN+, running until 9:30 PM. The Main Broadcast begins at 9:30 PM on ESPN and runs until 4:30 AM. Simultaneously, the Afternoon Featured Group also airs on ESPN+ from 9:30 PM to 4:30 AM.

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Can Rory McIlroy clinch his fifth win at Quail Hollow, or will a new champion emerge?

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The TV schedule for the second round on May 16 includes several key broadcasts. It starts at 5:15 PM (PM) with the Featured Holes, showcasing holes 16, 17, and 18 on ESPN+, and runs until 5:30 AM. The Morning Featured Group airs from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM on ESPN+, featuring multiple groups during this time. The Afternoon Featured Group takes over from 9:30 PM to 4:30 AM on ESPN+, also featuring multiple golfers during this period. Concurrently, the Main Broadcast begins at 9:30 PM on ESPN and runs until 4:30 AM.

According to the official PGA Championship website, The TV schedule for the third round begins at 5:30 PM with the Morning Featured Group on ESPN+, running until 10:30 PM. Multiple groups, featuring elite golfers, will be featured during this time. At 10:30 PM, the Afternoon Featured Group takes over on ESPN+, continuing until 4:30 AM, with additional groups featured throughout this period. Now, that we are heading towards the final day, it is likely the PGA Championship will see a surge in viewership.

Lastly, the TV schedule for the final round starts at 5:30 PM with the Morning Featured Group on ESPN+, which runs until 10:30 PM and showcases multiple groups during that time. At 10:30 PM, the Afternoon Featured Group takes over on ESPN+, continuing until 4:30 AM and featuring multiple groups throughout this period. However, now that you know how you can cath the action, here are the golfers you can vouch for at the PGA Championship!

Rory McIlroy will be looking to take his fifth win at Quail Hollow

Here’s why, even if Rory McIlroy doesn’t win, he will prove to be tough competition. His average score at Quail Hollow is 69.48, which is nearly one stroke better than anyone else’s. He stands 55 strokes ahead of other players in terms of being under par. In the 14 times he has played on this course, he has achieved an impressive 10 top-10 finishes and has only missed the cut once. Additionally, he has already secured four wins at Quail Hollow, including the Truist Championship.

Another strong performance can come from Tyrell Hatton, who is making a strong effort to win the title. Even though the Englishman hasn’t won in 39 major tournaments, he has had the most success at the PGA Championship. He has more top 10 finishes (2), top 25 finishes (5), and made cuts (8) at this tournament than at any other. Hatton also finished in the top 15 in two of his last three PGA Championship events.

Scottie Scheffler is always a popular choice among fans at any event. The golfer from Texas broke his winless streak at the CJ CUP Byron Nelson in a very exciting way. He nearly set a new course record in the first round and then maintained his scores in the 60s for all the rounds. His score of 63 in the final round tied the record for the lowest total score over 72 holes in PGA Tour history (253), allowing him to win the CJ Cup Byron Nelson.

There are other strong players in the field, like the defending champion Xander Schauffele, Ludvig Aberg and Bryson DeChambeau, however, who is your choice?

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