About a month removed from his epic completion of the career grand slam, Rory McIlroy begins a new phase of his career this week. That its genesis comes at Quail Hollow is a perfect fit: it’s the site of his first PGA Tour victory in 2010,

Don’t forget about the LIV players, too. While Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler are the favorites to win the 107th PGA Championship, they have plenty of challengers. That includes defending champion Xander Schauffele, who is fifth among the early betting favorites, and the 2017 PGA winner at Quail Hollow, Justin Thomas.

How has Justin Thomas grown over the years on the PGA Tour? He expressed ahead of the PGA Championship that even the most talented guys have scars.

Get the latest odds for Justin Thomas to win the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club, May 15-18, plus props and other betting options.

While prepping for the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow, Thomas took a moment to connect with young fans. He signed autographs for a pair of kids on the course, and the moment quickly caught fire on social media. The response online was overwhelmingly positive. Fans were quick to applaud Thomas for his genuine gesture:

Collin Morikawa had no idea how heavy the Wanamaker Trophy was when he attempted to hoist it in the air following his victory at the 2020 PGA Championship at TPC Harding Park.

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

Quail Hollow Club hosts the world's foremost golfers for this year's PGA Championship, which begins with the first round on Thursday, May 15. Might a return to Quail Hollow bring more success for Justin Thomas?