The second major of the year, the 2025 PGA Championship, will kick off at Quail Hollow, North Carolina, with 156 golfers competing for the prestigious Wanamaker Cup. In addition to the drama of the top shots, the weather promises to play an important role in the outcome of this year’s tournament.
The first two days of play (Thursday and Friday) are expected to be played in ideal conditions, with mild sunshine and dry conditions. However, high temperatures and high humidity could take their toll on the players’ fitness and tactics. Friday, in particular, is forecast to reach 32 degrees Celsius (89°F), making the final holes a real challenge.
However, conditions could change quickly on Saturday, with the forecast calling for a high chance of thunderstorms, strong winds and widespread downpours, all of which could potentially cause delays and affect pitch conditions. There will be light winds in the morning, but the weather could turn suddenly bad in the afternoon.
The final round is forecast to be warmer, less humid, with occasional clouds and sunshine, promising to create more favorable conditions for golfers to break away in the final sprint.
Detailed daily forecast at PGA Championship 2025:
- Thursday: Partly sunny, hot; Low 20°C, High 30.5°C; Southwest wind 13 km/h
- Friday: Sunny and extremely hot; Low 21.5°C, High 31.6°C; West Southwest wind 11 km/h
- Saturday: Intermittent sunshine, afternoon thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds possible; Lowest temperature 18.8°C, highest 30.5°C; West-Southwest wind 19 km/h
- Sunday: Partly sunny, cooler; Low 17.7°C, High 30.5°C; West wind 11 km/h
Sunrise and sunset times at Quail Hollow:
- Sunrise: 6:23
- Sunset: 20:15
The unknowns of the tournament lie not only in birdies and eagles, but also in the unpredictable winds and torrential rain. Who will take advantage of the opportunities to break away, and who will be affected by the unpredictable weather? All will be revealed at Quail Hollow, where any factor can change the game.