PGA Championship 2023: Full Field Revealed, World Top-100 Well Represented

2023-05-10

Headlining the Tournament

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The PGA Championship has revealed its full field for the upcoming tournament at Quail Hollow, set to take place from May 15-18 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The list is replete with top-100 golfers, with 16 representatives from the LIV circuit among the 156 starters. Xander Schauffele, the defending champion, and Justin Thomas, the last winner at Quail Hollow in 2017, will be vying to lift the Wanamaker Trophy once again.

LIV Circuit’s Presence

The LIV circuit, the rival to the PGA Tour, will have a significant presence at the PGA Championship. John Catlin, a reservist who has played three LIV tournaments this season, qualified due to his Asian circuit performances. Dustin Johnson, Joaquin Niemann, and Sergio Garcia received special invitations, while Patrick Reed secured his spot by finishing third at the Masters.

PGA’s Flexibility in Invitations

“This is what we have done in the past three seasons and continue to do. We have this flexibility to invite these players who deserve to be there, regardless of the circuit in which they evolve.”

Eligibility Criteria and Exemptions

The PGA Championship’s eligibility criteria have focused more on the world ranking than the PGA Tour’s points list this year. Patrick Fishburn, who slipped outside the top-70 PGA Tour members, was offered an exemption in place of Rory McIlroy. Rickie Fowler, who struggled with form and is currently ranked 125th in the world, also received an exemption, returning to the course where he won his first PGA Tour title in 2012.

Withdrawals

The first top-100 golfer to announce withdrawal from the PGA Championship is Billy Horschel, who is scheduled to undergo hip surgery next week.

Did you know?

The PGA Championship is one of golf’s major championships, staged by the Professional Golfers’ Association of America. It has been held annually since 1916, with the exception of 1917 and 1918 during World War I.

Pro Tip

Quail Hollow’s challenging greens, particularly the infamous “Green Mile,” will demand precision putting from this year’s competitors.

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Final Thoughts

The 2023 PGA Championship promises an enthralling week of golf, with a world-class field eager to challenge Quail Hollow and its history.

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