2025 PGA Majors Review, Ryder Cup, and 2026 Majors Schedule

HB Alex Franklin
Nov 15
2 min read

The 2025 golf season was marked by historic achievements, dramatic victories, and intense competition across both the PGA Tour and the Ryder Cup. Here's a comprehensive recap of the year's major events:

Major Championships

The Masters – Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy clinched his first major title in 11 years at Augusta National, defeating Justin Rose in a playoff. This victory completed McIlroy's career Grand Slam, joining an elite group of golfers who have won each of the four major championships.

U.S. Open – J.J. Spaun

At Oakmont Country Club, J.J. Spaun secured his maiden major championship with a 1-under-par total of 279, finishing two strokes ahead of runner-up Robert MacIntyre.

PGA Championship – Scottie Scheffler

Scottie Scheffler dominated the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow, finishing at 11-under-par, five strokes clear of Bryson DeChambeau, Harris English, and Davis Riley. This marked Scheffler's third major title.

The Open Championship – Scottie Scheffler

Scheffler continued his stellar season by winning The Open at Royal Portrush with a 17-under-par score of 267, four strokes ahead of Harris English. This victory brought him within one U.S. Open title of completing the career Grand Slam.

Ryder Cup – Europe Retains the Cup

In a thrilling contest at Bethpage Black, Team Europe held off a strong comeback by the United States to retain the Ryder Cup with a 15–13 victory. Shane Lowry's birdie on the 18th hole secured the crucial half-point needed for Europe to reach the 14-point mark required to retain the Cup Ryder Cup. Despite a hostile crowd, including incidents involving player families, Europe's unity and resilience prevailed.

Season Highlights

Scottie Scheffler emerged as the season's dominant player, earning the most strokes gained across all four majors CBSSports.com.
Rory McIlroy solidified his legacy with a career Grand Slam and a pivotal role in Europe's Ryder Cup defense.
J.J. Spaun made a significant breakthrough with his first major win at the U.S. Open.