Here are 5 things to know about Gerard, a 25-year-old pro in his first full season as a card-carrying member of the PGA Tour.

American golfer Ryan Gerard is the talk of the 2025 PGA Championship. Gerard, 25, found himself at the top of the leaderboard after the opening round of the tournament on Thursday, May 15, an impressive feat in a stacked field that includes names like Rory McIlroy,

PGA Championship ridiculousness unfolded as turtles caused a delay of the round, wrecked bunkers, and helped Ryan Gerard stay near the top at Quail Hollow.