Jordan Spieth is chasing the Career Grand Slam for the ninth time at the PGA Championship, but he didn't get off to a great start in Thursday's first round.

Jordan Spieth came to Quail Hollow hoping to follow in Rory McIlroy’s footsteps and complete the career Grand Slam

"I think if Rory (McIlroy) didn't complete the Slam at the Masters (last month), then it wouldn't have been a storyline for me here."

Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele all double-bogeyed the same hole Thursday at PGA Championship in Charlotte as “mud balls” caused chaos.

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, reacts after missing a putt on the 14th hole during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club, Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt York) AP

The Athletic has live coverage from Round 1 of the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow. The PGA Championship has produced a long list of big-name winners over the last 20 years. But the long shots in the field this week can still hold out some hope by looking back on John Daly and Rich Beem and picturing themselves holding the Wanamaker Trophy over their heads on Sunday.

Who will win the 2025 PGA Championship? Here's who our experts are predicting to win the Wanamaker Trophy at Quail Hollow Club.

SportsLine golf expert Eric Cohen locked in a $10 eight-leg PGA Tour parlay that pays more than $1.1 million for the PGA Championship 2025