TV ratings for PGA Championship emerge after | Golf News

Scottie Scheffler’s victory at the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow resulted in a important lower in TV ratings in contrast to the earlier yr.

Scheffler, who is presently ranked as the world’s No. 1 golfer, received his first PGA Championship on Sunday. This marked the third main win of his profession, beating out rivals such as Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau.

Despite his latest success, Scheffler has been overshadowed by intensive protection of Rory McIlroy. Elsewhere in golf, two-time main winner John Daly has signed a new profitable deal.

Earlier this yr, McIlroy achieved golf’s profession Grand Slam by successful the Masters at Augusta in a thrilling playoff against Justin Rose. However, this previous week was much less profitable for McIlroy, who completed the match 3-over par.

The viewership numbers for the 2025 PGA Championship recommend that McIlroy is still the most important title in golf. According to Awful Announcing, ESPN’s protection noticed a important drop in TV ratings during the second spherical of the match at Quail Hollow.

On Friday, the broadcaster averaged 1.3 million viewers, a 21 p.c lower from final yr’s second-round protection, which attracted an average of 1.6 million viewers over a seven-hour period.

Dismal viewership figures for this yr’s PGA Championship have been circulating, with McIlroy’s subpar efficiency cited as a notable motive. Fans might have been more engaged had the reigning Masters champion dominated the leaderboard, doubtlessly searching for to add a third PGA title to his accolades.

Last yr’s occasion also carried additional drama — with Xander Schauffele clinching victory over DeChambeau and the sudden pre-round arrest and subsequent release of Scheffler capturing headlines.

Moreover, the presence of Tiger Woods, who had an afternoon begin time in 2024, possible gave the second spherical viewership a enhance. In stark distinction, his absence this yr due to damage left a void in the match.

PGA Champion Scheffler mirrored on his victory: “To step up when I needed to the most, this back nine will be one that I remember for a long time.

“I felt like this was as exhausting as I battled for a match in my profession. It was a fairly difficult week. The first two days I didn’t swing it my best and I used to be in a position to post a rating someway. The final 5 holes yesterday (Saturday), that’s where I actually sort of put myself forward in the match.”