PGA Championship — quick guide to the biggest mid-year major

The PGA Championship is one of golf’s four majors and the one where power, patience and a cool head often decide the winner. If you want straight-up, useful info — who matters, where to watch, and how to follow live scoring — you’re in the right place.

What the PGA Championship is and why it matters

This major brings together the world’s best professionals, past major winners, top PGA Tour performers and international stars. Courses are set up to test every part of a player’s game: length off the tee, approach shots, short game and nerves on fast greens. Winning this event boosts a player’s legacy and usually changes the calendar for the rest of the season.

The tournament also moves around. Some years it’s held at classic, tight courses that reward shot-shaping and accuracy; other years it’s at longer layouts that favour bombers. That makes previews and course analysis worth following—knowing the course tells you which players have the upper hand.

How to watch and follow live

Want to watch live? Start with the official PGA channels and the tournament’s broadcast partners in your region. Most broadcasters stream coverage through their apps and websites, and the PGA Tour app shows tee times, live scoring and hole-by-hole updates. If you’re on social media, follow the tournament account and main broadcasters for highlights, press conferences and scoring alerts.

For real-time betting or fantasy tracking, set alerts for tee times and wave starts. Early rounds give you a sense of form, while Sunday pairings and leaderboard movement are where money and attention converge.

At the course? Expect walking, long queues at popular holes and loud, energetic galleries around who-hit-it-best shots. Bring a small bag, sun protection, and know where the big screens and leaderboard boards are—those save time when the action heats up.

Want to pick players? Look at recent form, course history and stats that match the course setup. Driving distance matters on long layouts; accuracy and scrambling help at trickier, narrow courses. Momentum from recent wins or high finishes is a clear signal a player can handle major pressure.

Who to keep an eye on: established champions and younger players rising fast. Big names usually include major winners and current world top-10 players, but every year a lesser-known contender breaks through. That mix is what makes the PGA Championship exciting.

If you follow golf regularly, add the PGA Championship to your must-watch list. It delivers clutch moments, surprising storylines and decisive performances. Bookmark tee times, set your alerts, and get ready — the leaderboard will move fast and you’ll want to be watching when it does.