Matthieu Pavon is not in the field of the PGA Championship – but that’s normal

Almost a week before kicking off the PGA Championship 2025, Matthieu Pavon does not appear in the official list of participants, but it should not be worried. Here is why.

The PGA of America completes the field of 156 players from the PGA Championship By granting places at the best in the world who have remained on the tile of classic criteria: major victory or on the PGA Tour Since the previous edition, top 70 of the list of points of the PGA Championship (based on money earned on the PGA Tour since the previous PGA Championship), or even participation in the last Ryder Cup.

Matthieu Pavonwhich does not meet these criteria on the deadline, however benefits from its position in the world classification, which it currently occupies 61st place. Because the players of the top 100 in the world not already qualified generally obtain an invitation.

This must be why he posted on Instagram a story in which he announced that he was going to chain Truist Championship et PGA Championship.

Victor Perez may also be invited

Victor Perez Recently slipped out of the world top 100. But it is better classified than his compatriot in the classification dedicated to the end of the CJ Cup : 83rd against 89th for Matthieu Pavon. And the PGA of America traditionally grants special invitations to a small number of players who are just outside the first 70.

Nothing abnormal therefore not to see the two French in the official list at this stage: the PGA of America will announce the last exemptions shortly before the tournament. It is the usual functioning.

Tricolore fans can therefore keep hope for Matthieu Pavon and Victor Perez, who are likely to defend French colors with hollow quail. Like Olympic Games from Paris 2024 in particular.

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