As for money, PGA of America officials will release Saturday the full purse and winner's share. Last year's championship at Valhalla Golf Club had an $18.5 million purse with winn

The 2025 PGA champion will receiver $3.42 million, while both second and third place will take home over $1 million. The top 32 on the leaderboard will all receive six-figure pay days, while everyone that made the cut is guaranteed at least $23,420. Last year, Xander Schauffele took home $3.3 million for his win at Valhalla.

Rory McIlroy made headlines after it was reported that his driver was banned from competition for being "non-conforming" by the PGA of America.

Rory McIlroy, off to a slow start in the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, reportedly is using a different driver this week after the one he utilized during his recent Masters win was ruled "no longer permissible" by the USGA.