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The 2025 golf majors season includes the Masters Tournament, the PGA Championship, the U.S. Open, and The Open Championship. The Masters, otherwise known as the 'curtain raiser to the season', is the first of the majors and is held on the same course each year: Augusta National in Georgia, USA. The PGA Championship is another major and is regarded as the most prestigious tournament of its kind. The tournament venue is rotated among different courses throughout the United States, with the 2025 championship taking place at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. The U.S. Open is another major tournament, with the 2025 event taking place at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. The Open Championship, also known as the British Open, is the fourth major and will be held at Royal Portrush in Antrim, Northern Ireland.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Number of Golf Majors | 4 |
| Names of the Golf Majors | Masters Tournament, PGA Championship, U.S. Open, The Open |
| Masters Tournament Winner | Rory McIlroy |
| PGA Championship Winner | Scottie Scheffler |
| U.S. Open Winner | J.J. Spaun |
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What You'll Learn
The Masters Tournament
There are a number of criteria by which invitations are awarded, including all past winners, recent major champions, leading finishers in the previous year's majors, leading players on the PGA Tour in the previous season, winners of full-point tournaments on the PGA Tour during the previous 12 months, leading players in the Official World Golf Ranking, and some leading amateurs. There were 21 first-time Masters competitors in 2025.
Rory McIlroy won the 2025 tournament after the first hole of a sudden-death playoff against Justin Rose. This win made McIlroy the sixth player, and the first European, to complete the modern career Grand Slam. Additionally, McIlroy became the third player, after Tiger Woods in 2001 and Scottie Scheffler in 2024, to win the Masters and The Players Championship in the same calendar year.
Some notable players who missed the cut include two-time champion Bernhard Langer, five-time major champion Brooks Koepka, 2020 champion Dustin Johnson, three-time champion Phil Mickelson, and 2017 champion Sergio García.
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PGA Championship
The 2025 PGA Championship was the 107th edition of the tournament and the second of the men's four major golf championships held that year. It was hosted at the iconic Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, from May 15–18, marking the second time the club has hosted the tournament, the first being in 2017.
The tournament witnessed a thrilling contest, with world number one Scottie Scheffler claiming his first PGA Championship and third major title. Scheffler's exceptional performance culminated in a five-stroke victory over Bryson DeChambeau, Harris English, and Davis Riley. DeChambeau, the two-time major champion and 2024 PGA Championship runner-up, led after 15 holes but dropped shots in the closing stretch, finishing second.
The competition saw several notable performances and surprises. Jhonattan Vegas made history as the first Venezuelan golfer to hold a lead at a major after 36 holes, shooting a one-under-par 70. Max Homa and Kim Si-Woo also impressed with the lowest rounds of the day, both shooting 64. Meanwhile, Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, Phil Mickelson, and Sepp Straka, the winner at the Truist Championship the week before, missed the cut.
The PGA Championship is one of professional golf's most prestigious events, attracting a strong field of competitors. The 2025 edition, with its dramatic moments and Scheffler's dominant victory, added another memorable chapter to the tournament's rich history.
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US Open
The US Open is one of the four major annual golf championships held in the United States. The other three are The Masters, the PGA Championship, and The Open. The US Open is the national open golf championship of the United States.
The 2025 US Open took place from June 12 to June 15 at the Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont and Plum, Pennsylvania. These suburbs are located northeast of Pittsburgh in Allegheny County. The tournament was won by J.J. Spaun, who clinched the 125th US Open with a 65-foot birdie putt—the longest made by any player during the championship. Spaun's victory was his first major championship win, with a score of 1-under par, or 279 strokes total.
The US Open is a 72-hole stroke play tournament. Players qualify for the tournament through various means, including qualifying events, exemption criteria, and alternate routes. The exemption criteria include recent major champions, winners of major amateur events, and leading players in the world rankings. The 2025 US Open received a record 10,202 entries.
Some notable players who missed the cut for the 2025 US Open included defending champion Bryson Dechambeau, 2023 champion Wyndham Clark, and six-time major champion Phil Mickelson, who was reportedly playing in his last US Open. Other notable players who failed to make the cut were Justin Thomas, Ludvig Åberg, and Sepp Straka, who were ranked 5th, 6th, and 8th, respectively, in the Official World Golf Ranking.
Sam Burns stood out in the tournament, shooting a five-under 65, the lowest round of the day, and beating the field scoring average by 9.78 shots. Adam Scott, a 44-year-old former world number one, also replicated his first-round score of 70, positioning himself in a tie for fourth place alongside US Open debutant Ben Griffin. Victor Perez recorded a hole-in-one on the par-3 6th hole. The second round was suspended due to lightning in the area, forcing 13 players to finish their rounds the following morning.
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The Open
Royal Portrush is renowned for its challenging Dunluce Links course, featuring some of the most demanding holes in golf, including the notorious 16th hole, dubbed "Calamity Corner". The Open will attract some of the world's top golfers, who will compete for the coveted Claret Jug. The tournament promises an intense and highly competitive atmosphere, with spectators treated to an exhilarating display of skill and strategy.
In addition to the golf tournament, Northern Ireland offers a plethora of attractions for visitors to explore. The Giant's Causeway, a natural wonder, is a must-see, along with the Titanic Belfast museum, the historic city of Belfast, the Old Bushmills Distillery, and the stunning Antrim coast. For accommodation, visitors can choose from a variety of options, including luxury hotels, intimate boutique hotels, resorts, and cosy bed and breakfasts, allowing them to experience the renowned Irish hospitality.
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The Ryder Cup
The 2025 Ryder Cup will be the first time that Team Europe will select players from a single Ryder Cup points list, instead of the previous two. Major Championships will have up to five times as many points as other PGA and DP World tour events, with 5,000 points per event. This means that players will receive 1.5 points per $1,000 earned in 2025 Major Championships. The top six players in the Ryder Cup points list will receive automatic selection, and six players will be selected by the captains.
The US team will be captained by Keegan Bradley, who was named on July 8, 2024, while Luke Donald will reprise his role as European team captain from their victorious 2023 campaign. Bradley will be the youngest Ryder Cup captain since Arnold Palmer in 1963. Both teams have also announced vice captains for the tournament.
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Frequently asked questions
The golf majors in 2025 are The Masters, the PGA Championship, the U.S. Open, and The Open.
The Masters takes place in the first week of April, from the 7th to the 13th.
The Masters is held at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy won the 2025 Masters.
The second major of the 2025 golf season is the PGA Championship.
