The PGA Championship is all set to kick off on May 15 and will run until May 18. The tournament is set to be played at the Quail Hollow Golf & Country Club. The 2025 PGA Championship, the year's second major, will see some LIV Golf players in action. It is not easy for LIV golfers to qualify for the major since LIV Golf events do not award Official Golf World Ranking points as of now. One of the best ways to qualify for the major is to get a high seeding in the world ranking.
For instance, Patrick Reed is one of the LIV players who made it to the major due to his high world ranking. While others made it to the major following their major victories, they bagged recently, some also qualified by finishing in the top 15 in the 2024 PGA Championship. Meanwhile, Bryson DeChambeau fit all the aforementioned criteria. Additionally, players like Phil Mickelson, a past PGA Championship winner, earn a lifetime exemption to qualify at the event. On the other hand, some, like Tom McKibbin, are among the few selected players to have received invitations for the 2025 PGA Championship.
LIV Players in PGA Championship Field 2025
A total of 16 players will compete at the upcoming PGA Championship. Here is a list of players who will compete at the upcoming major.
| S. No | Player | Nationality |
| 1 | Bryson DeChambeau | American |
| 2 | Brooks Koepka | American |
| 3 | Joaquin Niemann | Chilean |
| 4 | Jon Rahm | Spanish |
| 5 | Phil Mickelson | American |
| 6 | Cameron Smith | Australian |
| 7 | Sergio Garcia | Spanish |
| 8 | Tyrrell Hatton | English |
| 9 | Dustin Johnson | American |
| 10 | Tom McKibbin | Northern Irish |
| 11 | Patrick Reed | American |
| 12 | Martin Kaymer | German |
| 13 | Richard Bland | English |
| 14 | Dean Burmester | South African |
| 15 | John Catlin | American |
| 16 | David Puig | Spanish |
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FAQ's on LIV Golf players in PGA Championship
A. 16 LIV Golf players are teeing off at the 2025 PGA Championship.
A. Some LIV players qualified for the tournament through past major wins or strong rankings. However, others received special invitations despite lower rankings than those who missed out. This has led some to question the fairness of the selection process.
A. The 2024 PGA Championship was held from May 16th at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky.
