The second men's major championship of the year begins today.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Alex Smalley was on the putting green at Quail Hollow, going through his drills and looking like any of the other 156 players at the PGA Championship. But he wasn’t. On the eve of the major, Smalley wasn’t sure he would have a tee time .

The PGA Tour has seen streak-busting performances as the 2025 PGA Championship approaches on Thursday, May 15. Rory McIlroy picked up his first green jacket after 17 tries as also completed his career grand slam at the Masters.