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,

Ryan Gerard is the early leader at the PGA Championship. Let's learn more about the former UNC golfer and how he got to the top of the board.

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.