PGA Championship Explained | Golf Major History, Winners & Guide
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The PGA Championship is one of the four men’s major championships in professional golf. It is organised by the Professional Golfers’ Association of America (PGA of America) and is considered one of the most prestigious events in the sport.
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First played in 1916, the tournament has evolved into a global major championship featuring many of the world’s top professional golfers.
Overview
The PGA Championship is a stroke play event held annually, typically in May, and is known for its strong competitive field consisting of the world’s best professional golfers.
- Established: 1916
- Organizer: PGA of America
- Format: Stroke play (72 holes)
- Field: Professional golfers
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History
The PGA Championship was originally played as a match play event before switching to stroke play in 1958.
Venues
Unlike The Masters, the PGA Championship is hosted at a rotating selection of major championship golf courses across the United States, with venues changing each year.
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Notable Champions
- Jack Nicklaus
- Tiger Woods
- Rory McIlroy
- Phil Mickelson
- Brooks Koepka
- Justin Thomas
Significance
The PGA Championship is widely regarded as one of the most competitive majors in golf due to its deep field and challenging course setups.
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