Former PGA Tour winner makes bold Scottie Scheffler vs Rory McIlroy prediction for the PGA Championship

Former PGA Tour winner Smylie Kaufman has picked Scottie Scheffler over Rory McIlroy to win the 2025 PGA Championship. Despite McIlroy’s recent Masters victory, Kaufman believes history favors Scheffler due to the challenge of winning consecutive majors.

Kaufman cited McIlroy’s struggles with consistency and course navigation, particularly at Quail Hollow. He also noted that Scheffler appears more rested and focused, having skipped last week’s tournament while McIlroy defended his title at the Truist Championship.

Scheffler’s season includes a recent win at the CJ Cup, while McIlroy has claimed three victories, including the Masters. Still, Kaufman insists Scheffler’s form and recovery make him the more likely contender at Quail Hollow.