Surviving the Cut: What You Need to Know About the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow

The thrill of major championship golf is back — and it’s bigger than ever. The 2025 PGA Championship returns to Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, promising drama, fierce competition, and perhaps a few surprises along the way. For golf fans and players alike, understanding how the cut works at this iconic event is crucial. So, what exactly is the cut at the PGA Championship?

Let’s dive in.

Unlike a standard PGA TOUR event, where the top 65 players and ties advance after 36 holes, the PGA Championship uses a different standard: only the top 70 players and ties survive the cut. That means every swing, every putt, every moment over those first two days matters even more. It’s a test of consistency, patience, and nerves of steel.

Held at the prestigious Quail Hollow Club, this year’s venue is no walk in the park. The par-71 layout stretches a daunting 7,626 yards, challenging even the world’s best players. Known for hosting the TOUR’s Truist Championship and the PGA Championship back in 2017, Quail Hollow brings a familiar, yet formidable challenge. Those first 36 holes? They’ll feel like 72 for anyone teetering near the cut line.

But the cut is just the beginning.

The PGA Championship is a four-day, 72-hole stroke-play competition. If players are tied at the end of regulation, fans are in for an electrifying finish. The tournament moves into a three-hole aggregate playoff on the course’s dramatic finishing stretch — holes 16, 17, and 18. If a champion still isn’t decided? Buckle up — a sudden-death playoff begins, replaying holes 18, 16, and 17 until one player emerges victorious.

For true golf enthusiasts, this isn’t just a tournament — it’s an experience. It’s about witnessing the grind, the comebacks, the heartbreak, and the glory that only a major can deliver.

Are you new to following major golf events? Or perhaps a seasoned fan who lives for every tee shot and tap-in? No matter where you fall, this is the place to be. Bookmark our site and get ready for exclusive coverage, in-depth analysis, and insider updates straight from Quail Hollow. Whether you're following the leaderboard, analyzing stats, or just here for the drama, we've got you covered.

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