PGA Championship: What to expect and how to follow it

A single shot can change the whole tournament. The PGA Championship is one of golf’s four majors and often produces dramatic finishes. If you want to follow it properly — know the format, the top players to watch, and easy ways to stream and track scores — this page gives you the essentials in plain language.

How the PGA Championship works

The event is 72 holes of stroke play over four days, usually with a 36-hole cut. Around 156 players start, and after the cut the leaders fight it out on the weekend. The championship rotates between top courses, so the layout changes year to year — sometimes favouring long hitters, other times rewarding accuracy and great putting.

It started in 1916 and sits alongside the Masters, U.S. Open and The Open as a major. Winning the PGA Championship boosts a player’s career instantly: big prize money, big world ranking points, and a five-year major exemption into future PGA Championships.

Players to watch and quick tips if you follow the event

Want names to track? Look for current major contenders and in-form tour players: Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm, Brooks Koepka, Viktor Hovland and Collin Morikawa are regular threats. Also watch hot rookies and course specialists — they can jump up the leaderboard fast.

Practical viewing tips: use live leaderboards (PGA Tour app, major tournament site) for real-time scores. If you play fantasy golf, pick a mix of reliable scorers and a couple of high-upside picks — someone who birdies a lot and a safe pick who rarely blows up a round. For betting or fantasy, check recent form on similar course types (long, narrow, links-like, etc.).

Timing matters. Tee times and TV windows are set by local course time. If you’re in Africa, convert start times to your time zone before the weekend; morning rounds in the U.S. often fall in the evening or night for African viewers.

Where to watch: check local sports channels first. In South Africa and many African countries SuperSport often carries major golf events. If you don’t have that, streaming platforms or the official PGA outlets sometimes offer pay or trial options. For highlights and recaps, official YouTube clips are reliable and free.

Want alerts? Set up notifications in the PGA app or follow the tournament’s social accounts. They post quick updates, leaderboard swings, and short video highlights — perfect if you can’t watch live. If you’re following multiple players, create a custom watchlist in the app.

Final quick checklist before the tournament: confirm local broadcast or stream, save the leaderboards and app, pick your fantasy or betting targets based on course fit, and set phone alerts for leaderboard changes. That’s all you need to stay ahead without wasting time.