2025 Major Championship Outlook: McIlroy Poised for Double Victory at PGA and Open
Rory McIlroy could be set for a major championship breakthrough in 2025, with experts predicting multiple victories at prestigious venues where he has historically performed well.
GOLF Subpar host Colt Knost believes McIlroy will end his decade-long major drought by winning both the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow and The Open Championship at Royal Portrush in 2025.
McIlroy's impressive record at Quail Hollow includes four victories and 10 top-10 finishes in 13 events. The Northern Irishman also holds the course record (61) at Royal Portrush, despite his disappointing showing there in 2019 when he missed the cut after a disastrous opening hole.
Drew Stoltz, while not predicting success for McIlroy, expects Jon Rahm to silence critics with a victory at The Open. Stoltz emphasizes Rahm's versatile driving ability and increased motivation to prove doubters wrong following his move to LIV Golf.
These predictions come as the 2025 golf season gets underway, following Hideki Matsuyama's remarkable 35-under-par victory at the Kapalua Plantation Course.
The major championships remain the most coveted prizes in professional golf, and 2025 could mark a significant turning point in McIlroy's career as he seeks to add to his tally of four major titles, with his last victory coming in 2014.