The second major of the year is here, and PGA DFS players have a loaded field to dissect as the 2025 PGA Championship heads back to Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, N.C. With big names like Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler and defending champ Xander Schauffele leading the way, this is a perfect week to build around stars while hunting for course-fit sleepers. Here’s your complete PGA Championship DFS breakdown — covering course info, top DraftKings picks, value plays and early weather outlook.
PGA Championship DFS Preview: Course History, Form & Weather
Quail Hollow Club Course Preview
Quail Hollow is no stranger to elite golf. It hosted the PGA Championship in 2017 (Justin Thomas won at -8) and is the annual site of the Wells Fargo (now Truist) Championship. Expect a long, firm par-71 layout measuring 7,626 yards with Bermudagrass throughout. The course favors long hitters and elite ball-strikers, especially with its tough closing stretch — the notorious “Green Mile” (holes 16 to 18).
Key stats to target in PGA DFS picks:
- Strokes gained tee to green
- Driving distance
- Strokes gained on approach
- Performance on Bermuda greens
Top PGA Championship DFS Picks
Rory McIlroy – $11,300
Few players dominate a course like McIlroy does here. He’s won four tour events at Quail Hollow, owns the course record (61) and enters fresh off his first green jacket at Augusta. With elite off-tee and approach metrics, he’s a chalky but elite anchor for PGA DFS lineups.
Scottie Scheffler – $13,400
No one is more consistent tee to green. Scheffler ranks No. 1 in strokes gained on approach and strokes gained tee to green, and he just won the CJ Cup at a record 31 under. His putter is warming up, and the firm greens should suit his high-spin iron game.
Xander Schauffele – $10,700
The defending PGA Champion with back-to-back runner-ups at Quail Hollow (2023 and 2024). A balanced all-around profile and steady major form (five straight top-10s in majors) make him a high-floor, high-upside play.
Bryson DeChambeau – $11,500
LIV bomber who has a top-10 at Quail in his past. He’s averaging over 330 yards off the tee and recently won on LIV. If his wedges and putter cooperate, he has massive upside.
Mid-Tier PGA DFS Picks
Justin Thomas – $9,900
Won the 2017 PGA at this course and snapped a three-year winless drought at RBC Heritage last month. His elite irons and Bermuda putting make him a perfect course fit at a discount.
Wyndham Clark – $8,500
Won the 2023 Wells Fargo on this course and the 2023 U.S. Open. A classic GPP play with boom/bust potential. Long off the tee and confident here, though recent form is shaky.
PGA DFS Value Plays
Rickie Fowler – $7,100
Needed an invite to play but responded with a top-15 at the Truist (also at Quail Hollow). Former winner here (2012) and could surprise if his putter heats up.
Sepp Straka – $8,000
Fresh off a win at the Truist Championship, Straka ranks high in strokes gained on approach and can handle firm conditions. A low-owned upside flier in large-field tournaments.
Justin Rose – $8,000
Five straight top-15s at the PGA and a playoff runner-up at Augusta just last month. The savvy veteran thrives on tough tracks and could sneak into the top 10 again.
PGA DFS Strategy Tips for Quail Hollow
- Anchor your lineup with at least one of McIlroy, Scheffler or Schauffele. All three profile perfectly for this course.
- Don’t ignore course history. Quail Hollow regulars like McIlroy, Thomas and Max Homa have strong track records here.
- Prioritize ball-strikers over putters. Approach play and distance matter more than hot putting weeks on this layout.
- Leverage late-week weather reports to watch for any wave advantages (see below).
PGA Championship DFS Weather Forecast
Charlotte looks warm and dry with only isolated storm chances early. Key forecast points:
- Thursday: Mid-80s, calm winds – ideal for scoring.
- Friday: Upper 80s, pop-up afternoon storms possible – slight edge to morning wave.
- Saturday–Sunday: Warm, mostly dry – firming conditions could reward great iron players.
If storms threaten Friday afternoon, consider stacking Thursday afternoon/Friday morning tee times.
