The 85th Senior PGA Championship is almost here, and golf fans are counting down the hours. From May 22 to 25, the picturesque Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland, will be the stage for four days of world-class golfing action— and with a mixed weather forecast on the horizon, conditions could shake things up as the tournament progresses.
Round 1 on Thursday is shaping up to be a soggy one. Early morning drizzle and overcast skies will set the tone, with thunderstorms likely rolling in by the afternoon. Temperatures will hover around 64°F, and while winds will remain light at around 4 mph, wet fairways and low visibility could put the golfers to the test early on. As we move into Friday, things aren’t looking much brighter.
You see, round 2 is expected to be cool with a decent breeze, with temperatures stable at 64°F, while there will still be a 40% chance of scattered showers. Not the worst weather for golf, but definitely not ideal weather either. Rain can really dampen the play, and mood, of both pros and fans alike. Pros with a solid short game and good ball control in the wind might have the edge. The third round might not be all bad.
Sunshine is expected to return on the weekend for Round 3. Finally, a relief from the gloomy weather! Saturday’s forecast is mostly sunny with temps sticking around 64°F. That breeze will still be around, but after two damp rounds, fans and players alike are sure to welcome the clear skies. Expect to see some aggressive play as the leaderboard starts to shape up. It’s also a perfect day for spectators to relax, soak up the sun with a picnic, and enjoy the show.
Those looking for a perfect finish on Championship Sunday should not be disappointed. The day is looking like a beauty—partly cloudy, a high of 70°F, and light winds. Bring your sunscreen along and a good pair of shades—the day is perfect for a dramatic finish. Amid the bright forecast, attention now turns to the man everyone’s eager to watch.
All eyes are on the defending champion at the 2025 Senior PGA Championship
The 52-year-old Englishman stole the spotlight last year with a brilliant final-round 63 to lift the oldest trophy in senior golf. And Richard Bland hasn’t slowed down since, adding the US Senior Open to his list of achievements and, more recently, pairing up with Bryson DeChambeau at the 2025 PGA Championship, where he held his own with a T37 finish. He’s back this week to defend his Senior PGA Championship title, and if his recent form is anything to go by, we could be in for another fantastic performance.
Bland is excited about this weekend’s event, especially for his title defense. “Whenever you’ve won and you go back to defend, of course, you’re always going to have fond memories. Yeah, it was my first ever senior event, so yeah, I was kind of going into it a little bit sort of blindsided,” Bland said. “I knew obviously there are a lot of good players out here, but having not competed with those guys for quite a while, you don’t know where your game is going to stack up against them. Fortunately, on Sunday it went my way. That can only help boost your confidence coming into this week.”
The course is iconic, and with a weather forecast that promises an interesting variety of play, the Congressional is set to deliver an unforgettable four days of golf. Whether you’re walking the course or watching the broadcast from your couch, you wouldn’t want to miss what could be a thrilling outcome.
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