Monday, May 19th, 2025 Balls & Bogeys Golf News Edition
Big Tex Tees Up Summer Dominance: Scheffler Smokes the Field at Quail Hollow
– by Chris Lohman / Balls & Bogeys
Per Chris: For those who thought Rory McIlroy was going to roll right through the Majors season like a smooth fairway drive, Scottie Scheffler had other plans—plans that came straight off the sweet spot.
This weekend at Quail Hollow, in the 107th playing of the PGA Championship, Scheffler proved once again that when it comes to major moments, he’s got the game—and the guts—to go flag hunting. With a final-round 71 to close out at 11-under-par 273, Scheffler clinched his third major title. Look out folks, Scottie’s on a heater…
Scottie Scheffler confirms driver was deemed non-conforming: ‘It’s ‘not that big a deal’
– by Adam Schupak / Golfweek
Per Adam: “Scottie Scheffler won the 107th PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club on Sunday but he did so without his gamer driver this week..”
B&B POV: Before the tournament both Scottie’s and Rory’s drivers failed USGA testing. Not the best look for World #1 and #2, and especially not for TaylorMade the manufacturer of both missile launchers.
What’s in the Bag (WITB): Scottie Scheffler, 2025 Edition
– by Thomas Hamden / Balls & Bogeys
Per Thomas: This past winning week, Scottie Scheffler’s golf bag featured a blend of TaylorMade, Titleist, and Srixon equipment.
Here’s a high-level breakdown of his gear from the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Golf Club:
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– by Thomas Hamden / Balls & Bogeys
Per Thomas: World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler secured his second major championship with an impressive victory at the 2025 PGA Championship on Sunday at Quail Hollow Club. After a challenging front nine, Scheffler took charge on the back nine, building a lead of up to six shots before claiming the win by five strokes…
PGA Championship 2025: Rory McIlroy’s weird week ends with skipping media 4 straight days
– by Joel Beall / Golf Digest
Per Joel: “The PGA Championship should have been a victory lap for Rory McIlroy. He was finally unburned by the quest to show he could still be the player he once was, the career Grand Slam had been completed. Freed up from the existential weight, he could attack a course in Quail Hollow where he’s enjoyed historical success. That was the belief, at least. Instead, a curious performance—both on and off the course—ushered in new questions…”
B&B POV: We get that he played pedestrian golf last week and was likely shocked and embarrassed, but not speaking to the press once his first peg went into the ground all the way through his private jet taking off for his family’s return flight to Florida was childish and awkward.
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