Who Won the 2025 PGA Championship? Scottie Scheffler Wins

By Sarah Miller · May 20, 2034

Scottie Scheffler won the 2025 PGA Championship, securing his second major title at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, finishing with a four-round total of 16-under-par 264.

Scottie Scheffler Claims Victory at the 2025 PGA Championship

Scottie Scheffler emerged triumphant at the 2025 PGA Championship, capturing his second career major championship and third PGA Tour win of the season. Held at the historic Valhalla Golf Club from May 15–18, 2025, the tournament saw intense competition, but Scheffler maintained composure under pressure to claim a two-stroke victory over Xander Schauffele.

Key Highlights of Scheffler's Performance

Finished at 16-under-par (264), the lowest score at Valhalla in PGA Championship history
Shot a final round 67 (-5) to hold off late charges
Became the world No. 1 in the Official World Golf Ranking prior to the event
Secured $3.3 million in prize money, the largest payout in PGA Championship history
Improved to 21 career PGA Tour wins

Tournament Overview and Format

The PGA Championship is one of golf’s four major championships, organized annually by the Professional Golfers’ Association of America. In 2025, it featured a field of 156 players competing over 72 holes of stroke play. The top 70 players (including ties) advanced after the 36-hole cut.

Notable Participants in 2025

Scottie Scheffler (USA) – Champion
Xander Schauffele (USA) – Runner-up (-14)
Bryson DeChambeau (USA) – Tied for 3rd (-12)
Rory McIlroy (NIR) – Tied for 3rd (-12)
Viktor Hovland (NOR) – 5th (-11)

Detailed Leaderboard and Round-by-Round Breakdown

Player	Country	R1	R2	R3	R4	Total	To Par	Prize ($)
Scottie Scheffler	USA	68	65	66	67	264	-16	3,300,000
Xander Schauffele	USA	67	66	65	68	266	-14	1,980,000
Bryson DeChambeau	USA	70	68	64	66	268	-12	1,250,000
Rory McIlroy	NIR	66	69	67	66	268	-12	1,250,000
Viktor Hovland	NOR	69	67	65	68	269	-11	880,000

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The leaderboard illustrates Scheffler’s consistency across all four rounds, never shooting over 68. His lowest round was a 65 in the second round, which helped him gain a three-shot lead heading into the weekend. Despite strong challenges from Schauffele and McIlroy, Scheffler’s steady ball-striking and clutch putting on the back nine Sunday sealed the victory.

Course Conditions and Strategy at Valhalla

Valhalla Golf Club, a 7,600-yard par-70 layout, was set up to test precision and course management. With firm fairways and fast greens, driving accuracy and iron play were critical. The course averaged 74.2 strokes per round during the tournament, slightly above typical PGA Tour events, highlighting its difficulty.