As the golf world turns its attention to the Truist Championship, all eyes are on Rory McIlroy, the reigning Masters champion, who is the bookmakers’ favorite to claim victory at this prestigious event. Scheduled from May 8 to May 11, 2025, the tournament will take place at the Philadelphia Cricket Club’s Wissahickon Course, a par-70 layout that promises to challenge even the best players.
McIlroy, who triumphed at last year’s Truist Championship by a commanding five-stroke margin, enters this year’s tournament as the 5/1 frontrunner. His recent performance at the Masters, where he ended an 11-year wait for a major title, has only heightened expectations for the Northern Irishman. Can McIlroy defend his title and secure his fourth win of the season?
The competition is fierce, with Collin Morikawa and Ludvig Aberg following closely behind in the betting odds at 16/1 and 18/1, respectively. The stakes are high, as the winner of the Truist Championship will walk away with a hefty $3.6 million prize check, a significant sum that adds to the tournament's allure.
Round 1 of the Truist Championship kicks off on Thursday, May 8, with a star-studded field teeing off at various times throughout the day. McIlroy is set to begin his round at 12:26 p.m. ET, alongside fellow competitors Justin Thomas and Tommy Fleetwood. Fans can catch the excitement live on the Golf Channel, CBS, and ESPN+, with broadcast coverage starting at 2:00 p.m. ET on Thursday.
For those looking to follow the action, here are the complete tee times for the first round:
- Tee 1:
- 11:09 a.m. ET: Lucas Glover, Ben Griffin, Sam Stevens
- 11:20 a.m. ET: Patrick Cantlay, Brian Harman, Tom Hoge
- 11:31 a.m. ET: Sahith Theegala, Cameron Young, Max Greyserman
- 11:42 a.m. ET: Byeong Hun An, Sam Burns, Eric Cole
- 11:53 a.m. ET: Cam Davis, J.T. Poston, Stephan Jaeger
- 12:04 p.m. ET: Andrew Novak, Gary Woodland, Rickie Fowler
- 12:15 p.m. ET: Maverick McNealy, Min Woo Lee, Jordan Spieth
- 12:26 p.m. ET: Justin Thomas, Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood
- 12:37 p.m. ET: Collin Morikawa, Wyndham Clark, Viktor Hovland
- 12:48 p.m. ET: Taylor Pendrith, Tony Finau, Max Homa
- 12:59 p.m. ET: Si Woo Kim, Matthieu Pavon, Nick Dunlap
- 1:10 p.m. ET: Brian Campbell, Patrick Rodgers, Ryan Gerard
- Tee 10:
- 11:09 a.m. ET: Rasmus Hojgaard, Joe Highsmith, Harris English
- 11:20 a.m. ET: Davis Thompson, Denny McCarthy, Robert MacIntyre
- 11:31 a.m. ET: Adam Hadwin, Chris Kirk, Corey Conners
- 11:42 a.m. ET: Sungjae Im, Adam Scott, Alex Noren
- 11:53 a.m. ET: Austin Eckroat, Will Zalatoris, Aaron Rai
- 12:04 p.m. ET: Erik van Rooyen, Nick Taylor, J.J. Spaun
- 12:15 p.m. ET: Michael Thorbjornsen, Keith Mitchell, Michael Kim
- 12:26 p.m. ET: Justin Rose, Shane Lowry, Keegan Bradley
- 12:37 p.m. ET: Sepp Straka, Russell Henley, Ludvig Aberg
- 12:48 p.m. ET: Akshay Bhatia, Xander Schauffele, Hideki Matsuyama
- 12:59 p.m. ET: Christiaan Bezuidenhout, Matt Fitzpatrick, Thomas Detry
- 1:10 p.m. ET: Daniel Berger, Garrick Higgo, Jacob Bridgeman
The Truist Championship marks a significant moment in the PGA Tour calendar as it is the sixth signature event of the season. With a mix of seasoned veterans and rising stars, the competition promises to be thrilling. Rory McIlroy's quest for another title will undoubtedly be a focal point, but he will face stiff competition from a field that includes 17 of the top 20 players in the World Golf Rankings.
As McIlroy prepares for his first individual event since his historic Masters win, fans are eager to see if he can continue his winning streak. The pressure is on, but if his recent form is any indication, McIlroy is more than capable of rising to the occasion.
With the Truist Championship set to unfold, golf enthusiasts are in for an exciting weekend filled with drama, skill, and perhaps, history in the making. Will McIlroy defend his title, or will a new champion emerge? Tune in to find out!
