A Star-Studded Field
Despite the absence of World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, who has opted to rest ahead of the PGA Championship, the tournament features a formidable lineup. Defending champion Rory McIlroy leads the charge, entering as the betting favorite with +400 odds. Other top contenders include Collin Morikawa (+1400), Xander Schauffele and Ludvig Åberg (both at +1600), and Justin Thomas (+1800).
The 72-player, no-cut format ensures that fans will witness four full days of elite competition. Notable sponsor exemptions have been granted to Rickie Fowler, Keith Mitchell, Gary Woodland, and Jordan Spieth, adding depth to the already impressive field.
The Venue: Wissahickon Course
The 2025 Truist Championship heads to a historic and unique venue: the Wissahickon Course at Philadelphia Cricket Club—a classic gem nestled in Flourtown, Pennsylvania. Designed by legendary architect A.W. Tillinghast in 1922, Wissahickon is a timeless layout that challenges players with strategic nuance rather than brute length.
A Course Steeped in Tradition
Wissahickon isn’t just any golf course—it’s a revered piece of American golf history. Named after the nearby Wissahickon Creek, the course embodies the Golden Age of golf design with its thoughtful routing, natural contours, and strategic bunkering. The Philadelphia Cricket Club itself, founded in 1854, is the oldest country club in the United States and has hosted numerous amateur championships, including the 2016 Constellation Senior Players Championship.
What Makes Wissahickon Special?
- Par 70 Layout: At just over 7,300 yards, Wissahickon plays as a par 70, putting a premium on accurate driving and precise iron play.
- Firm and Fast Greens: The Bentgrass greens are known for their speed and subtle undulations. Missing in the wrong spot can quickly lead to bogeys or worse.
- Strategic Angles: Tillinghast’s signature design style emphasizes playing to the correct side of fairways and greens. It’s a shotmaker’s course, rewarding creativity and penalizing passivity.
- No Gimmicks—Just Pure Golf: With limited water hazards and minimal use of manufactured features, the challenge comes purely from terrain, wind, and the genius of the original architecture.
Ideal Player Profile
Success at Wissahickon will likely come to those who:
- Excel in Strokes Gained: Approach and Strokes Gained: Around-the-Green
- Have a solid total driving profile (accuracy + distance)
- Can scramble and save par when they miss greens
- Stay patient and embrace the challenge of a classical test
Players who have thrived on other Tillinghast designs—like Bethpage Black, Winged Foot, or Baltusrol—should feel right at home here.
Broadcast Schedule
Fans can catch the action live with coverage on the Golf Channel from 1–3 p.m. ET and on CBS from 3–6:30 p.m. ET each day Truist Championship. For those attending in person, gates open at 7:30 a.m., with tee times spanning from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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