May 14 (UPI) -- Scottie Scheffler believes he can ride recent momentum into the 2025 PGA Championship, while an unburdened Rory McIlroy aims to follow his first Masters title with a Wanamaker Trophy on Sunday at Quail Hollow.
The second major tournmament of the golf season will be held from Thursday through Sunday at the Charlotte, N.C., club. Coverage of the 107th PGA Championship will air on ESPN+, ESPN, CBS and Paramount+.
Scheffler, the No. 1 player in the Official World Golf Ranking, is a narrow betting favorite over the second-ranked McIlroy. He earned his first victory of the season May 4 at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson.
"I feel like my game is in a good spot," Scheffler, who is looking for his first PGA Championship crown, told reporters. "I think it would be silly to say I can't ride a little bit of that momentum going into this tournament."
McIlroy tied for seventh Sunday at the Truist Championship, his second tournament since winning his first green jacket to complete a previously elusive career Grand Slam. He said Wednesday that he has "achieved everything" he ever wanted to do in golf, but still will set goals. He also said his Masters win "could be the highlight of my career."
