PGA Tour Championship 2025 - Schedule & Leaderboard

Where Will The PGA Tour Championship Be Held?

Just like in previous years, the PGA Tour Championship will be held at the East Lake Golf Club, which is located in Georgia, Atlanta. It is one of the oldest golf courses in Atlanta, and the Tour Championship has been held on this course since 2005. Many legendary golfers like Bobby James perfected their game on this course, and it is one of the most popular golf courses for PGA. This year, the PGA Tour Championship is scheduled to be held from 24th August to 27th August, and the tickets are available on their official website.

East Lake Golf Club was established in 1904, and since then, it has hosted several golf tournaments. These include the US Women’s Amateur in 1950, the Ryder Cup in 1963, and the US Men’s Amateur in 2001. It has now become the permanent home to the PGA Tour Championship and also hosts the FedEx Cup playoffs. This club enjoys a lot of charitable donations that help keep it among the top golf courses in the US.

When it comes to the Tour Championship, there are only thirty players that qualify each year to play in the final championship. The sponsors and partners of the Tour Championship include Coca-Cola, Southern Company, and Accenture. Thanks to their constant efforts, the club has managed to collect a total of $46 million in donations for local non-profit organizations. The most prominent ones include Focused Community Strategies, Purpose Built Schools Atlanta, East Lake Foundation, First Tee, and Grove Park Foundation. 

The winner of the PGA Tour Championship in 2022 was Rory McIlroy. This course is known to be a tough course to play, but there have been a number of dedicated champions. Zach Johnson holds a course record of 60. The total area of the course is about 7,346 yards, which is equivalent to the average of most golf courses where PGA tournaments are held. The match will be broadcasted on live television, and if you are a die-hard golf fan, you can either purchase tickets or watch the entire game from the comfort of your own home.

Who is the Defending Champion?

Fans were not surprised when Rory McIlroy won the PGA Tour Championship in 2022. The 33-year-old player from Northern Ireland was 7th in the standings when he entered the PGA Tour Championship but was able to beat arguably the player of the season Scottie Scheffler by one shot.

Mcilory was understandably very happy with his win and said in an interview: “I don't think I played as consistently in my entire career as I'm doing right now. It has been a fantastic year on both sides of the pond. It's an amazing achievement, an achievement I haven't been able to accomplish before." 

He is quite hopeful about this year’s Championship as well, and considering his record in the championship, why would he not be? Due to the close competition between Scheffler and Mcilory, many people expected Scheffler to win because he was in the lead. However, Mcilroy stood firm and was able to pull off one of the most significant victories of his career.

Rory Mcllroy signs autographs after the final practice round during the PGA Championship at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. Photo by Kyle Rivas/UPI Credit: UPI/Alamy Live News

What It Takes To Win The PGA Tour Championship

With so many top players in full flow, it can be difficult to make a prediction as to who is most likely to win the PGA Tour Championship. In other sports, you can probably pick a handful of players who are capable of going for the sports' biggest prize, but in golf, there are so many players capable of winning a tournament of this size on their day. As already alluded to, Patrick Cantlay is not a household name, but this didn't stop him from walking away with $15 million in 2021.

Having said this, although many golfers are capable of winning this competition, there are a few golfers who you can trust to stand up to scrutiny when the heat gets turned up. I am not sure about you, but there are certainly some players I would back more to hold a 10-foot putt for this amount of money than others. Players who have experience in winning major trophies are great players to back as they have proved that when the competition is at its highest level they are not afraid to stand up to the scrutiny. Golfers like Brooks Kopeka and Collin Morikawa have shown that they are more than capable of holding everything together.

Who Will Win This Year's PGA Tour Championship?

Even though it is not easy to predict who will win this year’s PGA Tour Championship, there are a few players that experts are backing. There are a lot of elite and experienced golfers, which means that it is difficult to select just a few. 

Dozens of players will feel they are capable of walking away with the trophy but unfortunately for them, this will only be a reality for some of them.

Jon Rahm

Jon Rahm is a 28-year-old Spanish golfer who most recently claimed his second major at the Masters potentially making him a different animal altogether now. He won the American Express, the Genesis Invitational, and the Sentry Tournament of Champions between 2022 and 2023 and has a high chance of winning the PGA Tour Championship in 2023. 

He has also won internationally in many different tournaments, including the Acciona Open de Espana and the DP World Tour Championship in 2022. With his dedication and consistency, it is never a bad idea to back a player like Rahm.

 John Rahm hits out of a bunker to the 18th green to save his par and finish at 9-under during the second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020. Credit: Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution/TNS/Alamy Live News

Rory Mcilroy

Rory McIlroy is the PGA Tour Champion of 2022, and his skills, dedication, and refusal to give up are reasons for his victory. Mcilory has made it clear that this is just the start, stating that he is in the best shape he has ever been in. If he continues to stay on track, there is a high chance that he will become the champion this year as well. Of course, there are a lot of factors like luck which decide the fate of players, but when it comes down to form and experience, Rory Mcilory is an obvious choice.

Scottie Scheffler

Scottie Scheffler has been the most consistent player on the PGA tour for a few years. The American's wins include the WM Phoenix Open, the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, the Master's Tournament, the World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play, the WM Phoenix Open, and the Players Championship. Thanks to his form and consistent performance, Scheffler has a high chance of securing the PGA trophy in 2023.

Charlotte, NC, USA. 25th Sep, 2022. Scottie Scheffler lines up a putt during the Presidents Cup at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, NC. Brian Bishop/CSM/Alamy Live News

Other Golfers To Look Out For

Shortlisting just three players when it comes to predicting the PGA Tour Championship winners in 2024 is just not enough because there is a long list of deserving and experienced players that have a high chance of winning. 

If you fancy backing a player with a good chance of winning who has higher odds, then we have curated a list of players that also have a significant chance of securing a win in 2024. You can check out their respective standings before you decide to bet on them.

• Patrick Cantlay

• Max Homa 

• Justin Thomas

• Xander Schauffele

• Viktor Hovland 

• Tony Finau 

• Collin Morikawa 

• Will Zalatoris 

• Jordan Spieth 

• Matt Fitzpatrick 

• Tyrrell Hatton

• Cameron Young 

• Jason Day 

• Shane Lowry 

• Keegan Bradley 

The thing about golf is that sometimes even the most unexpected players can become champions, leaving everyone shocked. For this reason, it is important to keep an eye out for the players mentioned above. Betting on the right one can lead to a massive win for you if you are lucky. I recommend going with your gut feeling instead of relying completely on experts for their expected odds.

This Will Be Fun

Thankfully, the days of the pandemic are now fully behind us and it's competitions like this that should remind us all of what we have missed. Sitting on our sofa watching the game's great battle it out, for our entertainment will never get boring and if we are watching a player we have backed all the better. Now you need to decide what type of golf bet you want to place. Are you the type who wants to find consistency in betting or are you the type that is always chasing that big win? Either way, it is our opinion that there is nothing more fun to bet on than the PGA Tour. 

As with all things betting, a good strategy is crucial for success and the number one priority needs to be to have fun. If you feel that you are no longer having fun while betting, I urge you to seek out some help.

References:

• PGA Tour Championship

• East Lake Golf Club