Low Scores Spark Frustration
The 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow is facing major backlash from golf fans and analysts who believe the course is offering little to no challenge. With pros from both the PGA Tour and LIV Golf posting low scores effortlessly, critics argue the event feels more like an exhibition than a major.
Koepka’s ‘Unpunished’ Shots Ignite Outrage
Brooks Koepka’s two errant tee shots that miraculously avoided hazards and still led to birdies and pars have drawn sharp criticism. Tim Gavrich of Golf Pass called out the course’s lack of risk, sparking a chain reaction on social media.
Writers and Fans Join the Debate
Golf journalist Alan Shipnuck chimed in, labeling Quail Hollow “unworthy” of major status due to its straightforward, power-favoring layout. Claire Rogers posted a viral meme mocking the forgiving rough, while Kyle Porter called out broadcasters for sugarcoating the course flaws, saying, “If everything is awesome, then nothing is awesome.”
Fans Want Chaos, Not Cakewalk
Viewers echoed the sentiment online: “This doesn’t feel like a major at all!” and “I want carnage and calamity—this is disappointing.” Many long for the drama of Augusta or TPC Sawgrass, where every shot can mean disaster or glory.
Does Quail Hollow Need a Rethink?
As criticism mounts, questions swirl about whether Quail Hollow should continue hosting major championships. With its lack of strategic complexity and lenient punishments, many feel it’s turning golf’s second major into a snooze fest instead of a battle of nerves and skill.