The PGA Championship is one of the four major professional golf championships, alongside The Masters, the US Open, and The Open Championship, and is organized by the Professional Golfers' Association of America (PGA of America). Established in 1916, the tournament awards the Wanamaker Trophy to its winner.

The Course and Geography of The PGA Championship

The host course for the 2024 PGA Championship is Oak Hill Country Club, located in Pittsford, New York. Founded in 1901, Oak Hill is best known for its East Course, which has hosted multiple major championships.

The East Course at Oak Hill is a par-70 layout that measures 7,145 yards from the back tees. It features narrow fairways, deep bunkers, and fast greens.

Rochester has also hosted the Ryder Cup, the US Open, and the LPGA Championship.

Notable Winners and Legends of The PGA Championship

Tiger Woods

Woods won the tournament four times, in 1999, 2000, 2006, and 2007, and he is the only golfer in the modern era to win the PGA Championship three times in a row.

Jack Nicklaus

Nicklaus won the tournament a record-tying five times, in 1963, 1971, 1973, 1975, and 1980. His five PGA titles are tied for the all-time record with Walter Hagen.

Rory McIlroy

McIlroy won the tournament twice, in 2012 and 2014, and his dominant performance in 2012, where he won by a record-setting eight strokes, was one of the most memorable moments in the tournament's history.

Walter Hagen

Hagen won the tournament a record-tying five times, in 1921, 1924, 1925, 1926, and 1927.

Gene Sarazen

Sarazen won the tournament three times, in 1922, 1923, and 1933.

Future of The PGA Championship

The PGA of America regularly reviews the tournament's format, course rotation, and schedule. One idea that surfaces periodically is hosting the event at an international venue. Regardless of what changes, the PGA Championship's status as one of golf's four majors is secure.

PGA Championship: A Legacy of Golf Tradition

The Wanamaker Trophy, the "Glory's Last Shot" tagline, and a winner's list that includes Woods, Nicklaus, and Hagen. The PGA Championship has earned its place among golf's biggest events.