The 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, witnessed several high-profile golfers failing to advance to the weekend rounds. Among the most notable were Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas. Spieth, aiming to complete his career Grand Slam, posted a second-round 68 but still missed the cut by one stroke. Thomas, a two-time PGA Champion, also failed to make the cut, marking a disappointing performance for the former World No. 1.
Hideki Matsuyama’s impressive streak of 19 consecutive made cuts in major championships came to an end at this tournament. The 2021 Masters champion bogeyed his final hole, finishing two shots short of the cut line.
Other top-ranked players who missed the cut include Ludvig Åberg, Russell Henley, Sepp Straka, and Shane Lowry. Additionally, six of the world’s top 10 players were eliminated after the first two rounds, highlighting the challenging conditions at Quail Hollow.
Among the 16 LIV Golf members participating, half failed to advance to the weekend. Notable names such as Brooks Koepka, Cameron Smith, Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson, Patrick Reed, and Martin Kaymer were among those who missed the cut.
Phil Mickelson’s performance was particularly noteworthy. In his 32nd PGA Championship appearance, Mickelson shot an opening-round 79, effectively ending his chances of making the cut. This score matched his highest ever in the tournament and denied him the opportunity to set a new record for most cuts made in PGA Championship history.
The early exits of these prominent players underscore the unpredictable nature of major championships and the formidable challenge presented by Quail Hollow’s demanding course layout.