Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas turned in good weeks at the Truist Championship to hold onto the top spots on the PGA Tour money list.

Ahead of this year’s PGA Championship, The Athletic has a big board of its top 30 contenders, as voted on by its golf staff.

While Rory McIlroy is clearly the man to beat at the 2025 PGA Championship, he faces a solid group of contenders.

Justin Thomas had a case of it early in his career. Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth each had a case of it early this year. Professional jealousy.

"I just wish we played more tournaments up here," said Thomas, who raved about the old-school track all week and playing near Philadelphia.

Shane Lowrys nightmare finish handed Sepp Straka his fourth PGA Tour win at the Truist Championship; Lowry bogeyed two of his last three holes to finish tied-second with Justin Thomas; Straka claimed two-shot victory;

Justin Thomas isn’t just a golf star—he’s got a winning career, a close-knit caddie team and a love life that’s anything but ordinary. Dive into the world behind the swing and his journey.

Two weeks ago, on April 20, 2025, Justin Thomas captured his first PGA Tour title in nearly three years by winning the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links in a dramatic playoff against Andrew Novak. After winning the trophy, he made a post of himself with his family on Instagram with a long appreciative message.