Qualifiers for all 2025 Signature Events, THE PLAYERS and majors

Qualifiers for 2025 Signature Events, THE PLAYERS, and Majors

The world of professional golf continues to see exciting developments, with Rory McIlroy securing a victory at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. His triumph, achieved with a bogey-free, 5-under 31 on the back nine, led to a final-round score of 66. This win marks McIlroy’s first victory at Pebble Beach and his 27th PGA TOUR title overall. Although already exempt for major tournaments, this victory extends his membership exemption through 2030.

Meanwhile, the WM Phoenix Open is underway, and the African Amateur Championship is taking place at Leopard Creek in South Africa. The winner of this championship will earn an exemption into The Open Championship later this year.

Tournament Qualification Criteria

Several methods are used to determine qualifications for the major golf events, including performance in PGA TOUR events, world rankings, and specific tournament victories.

Signature Events (SE)

Signature Events for 2025 include:

• The Genesis Invitational (Feb. 13-16)

• Arnold Palmer Invitational (March 6-9)

• RBC Heritage (April 17-20)

• Truist Championship (May 8-11)

• Memorial Tournament (May 29-June 1)

• Travelers Championship (June 19-22)

THE PLAYERS Championship (TPC) – March 13-16

• Winners of PGA TOUR events up to the final week before the tournament qualify.

• Top 10 players in the FedExCup standings as of March 2 gain entry.

• The top 50 in the Official World Golf Ranking as of March 3 are eligible.

• If necessary, additional spots will be filled based on FedExCup rankings.

Masters Tournament (MAS) – April 10-13

• Winners of PGA TOUR events that provide full FedExCup points for the TOUR Championship qualify.

• The top 50 players in the Official World Golf Ranking as of March 31 are included.

• Special invitations may be granted at the discretion of the Masters Tournament Committee.

PGA Championship (PGA) – May 15-18

• Winners of PGA TOUR events leading up to the final week before the PGA Championship qualify.

• The top three players from the International Federation Ranking List (TBD) will gain entry.

• The top 20 from the PGA Professional Championship (April 30) qualify.

• The top 70 from the PGA Championship Points list from 2024 through May 11 will be included.

• All 2023 Ryder Cup members within the top 100 of the Official World Golf Ranking may qualify.

• Additional exemptions will be granted by the PGA of America.

U.S. Open (US) – June 12-15

• Winners of multiple PGA TOUR events since the 2024 U.S. Open qualify.

• The winners of THE PLAYERS, Masters, and PGA Championship gain automatic entry.

• The top five FedExCup players not already exempt as of May 18 qualify.

• The top 60 in the Official World Golf Ranking as of May 19 and June 9 qualify.

• Final qualifying rounds will determine additional spots.

The Open Championship (OPEN) – July 17-20

• The winner of the African Amateur Championship (Feb. 8) gains entry.

• The winners of the Masters, PGA Championship, and U.S. Open automatically qualify.

• The top 50 players in the Official World Golf Ranking as of a date TBD qualify.

• Additional qualifications include performances in the Open Qualifying Series, European Amateur Championship, and final qualifying events.

Recent Qualifiers

Many golfers have secured spots in these prestigious tournaments based on past performances. Notable names include:

• Rory McIlroy: Qualified for SE, TPC, MAS, PGA, US, OPEN

• Scottie Scheffler: SE, TPC, MAS, PGA, US, OPEN

• Jon Rahm: MAS, PGA, US, OPEN

• Tiger Woods: MAS, PGA, OPEN

As the season progresses, additional players will earn qualifications through upcoming events and rankings. Stay tuned for further updates as the road to the 2025 majors unfolds.