Golf LIVE: Rory McIlroy buries rivals at PGA Championship as fourth big player withdraws

The day has arrived for the opening round of the 2025 US , and once again, all eyes are on . The Northern Irishman is looking to follow his historic Grand Slam win at the with a third PGA title, although he faces a real fight from world No.1 Scottie Scheffler.

The world's two best players are in the same group for the first 36 holes, alongside Xander Schauffele. his also a contender and has voiced his desire for revenge on McIlroy this week after failing to live with the 35-year-old over the final 18 holes at Augusta.

at the Quail Hollow Course this week, disrupting practice. However, the clouds have cleared for the opening round, with European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald, along with former champions Padraig Harrington and Martin Kaymer, getting us underway.

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