The fun isn’t over yet! The Truist Championship PGA Tour Tournament is happening from May 8-11, 2025, at the Philadelphia Cricket Club’s Wissahickon Course, with a purse of $20 million up for grabs. Defending champion Rory McIlroy is looking to add another win to his collection, and he’ll be competing against many other top golfers. Fans are over the moon with the excitement, and well, rightfully so. We mean, have you seen the amazing lineup the tournament has? Well, if you haven’t, here are the top 5 golfers you must look for in the sixth signature event on the PGA Tour!
Rory McIlroy
Rory McIlroy tops this list as well, and we think you know the reason why. With a strong record at the Truist Championship, he has won the event 4 times, in 2010, 2015, 2021, and 2024. McIlroy is looking to defend his title after posting a score of 17-under last year. His recent performances have been impressive, with wins at the Masters Tournament, THE PLAYERS Championship, and AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Additionally, McIlroy finished T5 at the Texas Children’s Houston Open with a score of 15 under par and T12 at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans with 22 under par. Having taken a break before the tournament, McIlroy is likely well-rested and ready to compete at his best. With his consistent form and past success at the Truist Championship, McIlroy is a strong contender this year.
Jordan Spieth
Of course, Jordan Spieth is on this list, and for good reason. After a tough few years without a win since the 2022 RBC Heritage, Spieth’s recent performances have put him back in contention, particularly with the PGA Championship looming. He finished 4th last week at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, extending his top-20 streak to four, with notable finishes including 12th at the Valero Texas Open and 14th at the Masters. Spieth’s ball-striking has improved significantly, ranking 3rd in Strokes Gained: Tee to Green last week.
His past performances on A.W. Tillinghast-designed courses also bode well, with finishes of 3rd at the 2019 PGA Championship at Bethpage Black and 10th at the 2016 Barclays at Ridgewood Country Club. Given his current form and the suitable course design for this week’s Truist Championship.
Collin Morikawa
Do we even have to explain this one? Collin Morikawa‘s recent performances have been solid, with three top-five finishes in his last ten appearances. Notably, he finished second at the Arnold Palmer Invitational with a score of 10-under and also secured second place at The Sentry with a score of 32-under. Morikawa’s consistency is evident, having finished T10 at THE PLAYERS Championship with a score of 7-under, and T17 at both the Genesis Invitational and AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. At the Truist Championship, Morikawa’s most recent appearance was in 2024, where he finished T16 with a score of 1-under. With his recent form and past performances, Morikawa looks poised to make a strong run this year.
Xander Schauffele
We know. We know. Xander Schauffele’s recent scores don’t exactly scream ‘a top contender’ for the Truist Championship, but hear us out once because we might change your mind. Schauffele’s history at the Truist Championship is impressive, with two consecutive runner-up finishes in 2023 and 2024, posting scores of 15 under par and 12 under par, respectively. Although his recent performances have been mixed, he’s finished T8 at the Masters Tournament with a score of 283 under 5, T12 at the Valspar Championship with a score of 279 under 5, and T18 at the RBC Heritage with a score of 275 under 9. Given his past success at the Truist Championship and current skills, Schauffele might just overcome his recent slump and make a strong run this year.
Viktor Hovland
Last but not least, Viktor Hovland is a compelling pick, having shown improvement since his Valspar Championship win. Despite playing on a new course at the Philadelphia Cricket Club, Hovland’s current form makes him a contender. He finished 21st at the Masters after being 9th at the halfway mark and 13th at the Heritage, improving his position each day. Hovland’s consistency is evident, ranking 6th, 13th, and 22nd in SG Approach and gaining strokes putting in his last three events. Although he doesn’t have specific experience in A.W. Tillinghast courses at this event, his 13th-place finish at the 2020 U.S. Open at Winged Foot might be worth considering.
So, who do you think will win the tournament this year in Philly? Let us know your predictions in the comment section below!
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