PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club saw 74 players make it to the weekend, but only one closed Sunday's final round hosting the 32-pound Wanamaker Trophy, the heaviest major championship hardware coming with the heaviest of expectations.

The PGA of America only indirectly addressed a report that Rory McIlroy's driver was found to be non-conforming before this week's PGA Championship. SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio first reported on Friday that McIlroy had been forced to switch to a different driver,

A day late, the PGA of America finally issued a statement about Rory McIlroy’s driver being deemed “non-conforming’’ following a random check.

Despite the off-course buzz, McIlroy remains one of the most dominant figures in golf. Just last month, he claimed his first green jacket at Augusta, marking his fifth major championship and giving him the career Grand Slam. He won the PGA Championship in 2012 and 2014.

Kerry Haigh, the chief officer for championships in the PGA, pointed out that the USGA does not want to get involved in whose driver is not in accordance with the rules.

Rory McIlroy made headlines after it was reported that his driver was banned from competition for being "non-conforming" by the PGA of America.

After Rory McIlroy's poor performance at the PGA Championship this weekend, all anyone could talk about was the fact he was forced to change his driver after it was deemed non-conforming following a test before the year's second major teed off.

Rory McIlroy switched drivers at the PGA Championship after his original driver was rumored to be deemed non-conforming by the USGA. CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Is the reason that Rory McIlroy switched drivers this week because it was deemed non-conforming by the USGA during random club testing?

The PGA of America said on Saturday that finding driver heads that are non-conforming is not unusual and they have no concerns about player intent after Masters champion Rory McIlroy reportedly ran afoul of the rule at the PGA Championship.

Individuals from PGA HOPE, PGA WORKS and PGA Jr. League will be on the 18th green to see the newest PGA Champion get awarded the Wanamaker Trophy.

The site for 2033 is still to be determined but there are nine championships – at eight different venues – on the docket through 2034. With Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte in the rearview mirror, it's time to look ahead to 2026 and the 108th PGA Championship. The PGA of America has yet to announce the site for this championship.