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Countdown is on to 2025 PGA Championship

The world’s best golfers will compete at Quail Hollow Club May 12-18.

Three men sit on a stage platform in a gold country club next to the Wanamaker trophy.

Johnny Harris, President of Quail Hollow Club (center), assured guests the game of golf deserves a special showplace at Quail Hollow.

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The clock is ticking before Quail Hollow Club will once again become the stage for the greatest professional golfers in the world for the 2025 PGA Championship, running May 12-18.

Potentially record-breaking crowds are expected to pack the fairways to see this year’s competitors including Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas, and Xander Schauffle — all vying for the Wanamaker Trophy, clocking in at 27 pounds and 28 inches tall.

If you lived in the Queen City back in 2017, you may recall the hype during Charlotte’s first time hosting the PGA Championship. But how will 2025 be different?

Golfers Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffle talk with their caddies in the foreground of a golf course with crowds in the distance.

Players expected to compete in the PGA Championship include Rory McIlory, Scottie Scheffler, Justin Thomas, and Xander Schauffle.

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Since the PGA announced the Championship was returning to the Queen City back in 2020, Quail Hollow Club has undergone immense growth to enhance the experience for both players and guests.

Upon arriving and watching tournament play, guests won’t have go hunting for the concession stands this year, thanks to the “Championship+ ticket.”

“Every [Plus] ticket that’s purchased for the PGA Championship coming up in May will be food inclusive for non alcoholic beverages and concessions,” said Jason Soucy, PGA Championship director, adding this inclusive package is a game-changer apart from any other major caliber event in professional sports. Alcohol will still be available for purchase.

PGA Championship tickets are still on sale, ranging from $69 to $262, but they’re selling fast. Saturday, May 11 is already sold out.

Fun fact: CLTtoday had an exclusive interview with Soucy what it takes to bring the PGA Championship to Quail Hollow Club.

A crowd gathers on the Quail Hollow Club golf course on a sunny afternoon.

The PGA Championship is expected to draw 40,000 visitors daily to Quail Hollow Club.

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Visitors will have more rideshare options instead of enduring long waits for shuttle buses + an expanded patio for greater visitor volume, and course upgrades for the players.

“You’ll notice as you go around the golf course down on number 13, where we redid the tees. We created an unbelievable viewing area there on [Hole] 13 on the lake looking back up towards the clubhouse,” said Johnny Harris, President of Quail Hollow Club.

Thanks to staff and 1,000+ part-time workers, the championship golf course will not only look great on television, but can accommodate thousands of guests and the best golfers in the world.

"[Charlotte] is a place that brings people together with sports,” said Harris. “And what greater way to do that than the championship?”

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