With the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow just around the corner, Callaway Golf has dropped a limited-edition version of its flagship Chrome Tour golf balls — and this one’s all about Queen City pride.
Dubbed the “May Major” edition, the balls are decked out in Charlotte-themed details that pay homage to the host city of this year’s second major. These aren’t just balls — they’re miniature tributes to the city that’s about to take center stage in the golf world.
A Royal Look for Queen City
First off, the design details on these balls are slick. Right at the center is the stylized “QC” topped with a crown. It’s a classy reference to Charlotte’s nickname, the Queen City, named in honor of Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, wife of King George III.
That’s not all. Callaway went full local with a blue hornet logo, giving a nod to the city’s NBA team, the Charlotte Hornets. They also stamped the “704” area code on both the packaging and the balls themselves.
It’s a stylish, regional twist on a Tour-level golf ball for both performance players and collectors who want to show some Carolina flair on the course.
Same Tour-Level Performance, New Look
So what about what really matters — the way the ball performs?
This special release is built on the same Chrome Tour platform that Callaway launched in 2024. That means a four-piece construction featuring:
- HyperFast Soft core for enhanced speed and distance.
- Dual mantles for improved energy transfer.
- A thin, soft urethane cover designed to grip wedge grooves and generate elite spin.
- An updated seamless hexagonal dimple pattern is now fine-tuned with clusters of circular dimples for improved aerodynamic stability in the wind.
Translation: it’s a ball built for control, feel, and distance — with a side of swag.
Why It Matters Heading Into Quail Hollow
Let’s be honest — Quail Hollow is no pushover. The course demands precision off the tee, finesse around the greens, and composure under pressure. If you’re in the field at the PGA next week, you’re not just looking for looks — you’re looking for a ball that performs.
And while the May Major Chrome Tour balls might scream “Charlotte,” they’re all business where it counts. With faster core tech and Tour-proven spin profiles, these balls aren’t just novelty items — they’re gamer-ready.
Form Meets Function in Queen City Style
This isn’t the first time a ball brand has leaned into major week branding. Callaway may have just raised the bar though. This should be a great PGA Championship.
With a performance profile that’s already been embraced by pros and elite amateurs and a limited-run design that oozes regional pride, the “May Major” Chrome Tour balls are a win-win.
Whether you’re teeing it up at your local course or tuning in from your living room, this release hits the sweet spot between high-performance gear and collector-grade cool.
And hey, if you’re trying to channel your inner Scheffler, maybe rolling one of these Charlotte-stamped beauties down the fairway is the place to start.
