PGA Championship Explained | Golf Major History, Winners & Guide

PGA Championship – Golf Major Tournament | Sporting Chronicle

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.

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

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.

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.

Explore more golf coverage in our
Golf Hub.