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About PGA Championship
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The Professional Golfers' Association of America holds the PGA Championship every year, also known as the US PGA Championship or US PGA outside of the United States. It is one of the four professional golf major championships for men. The 105th PGA Championship will take place in 2023. The Oak Hill Country Club's East Course in Pittsford, New York, will host the 72-hole stroke play competition from May 18 to 21.
It used to be the fourth and final men's major of the golf season, taking place in mid-August on the third weekend before Labor Day weekend. The tournament, which follows the Masters Tournament in April as the second major of the season, will start to be played in May on the weekend before Memorial Day in 2019.
Winning the PGA awards privileges that increase career security, just like the other majors. The Players Championship for the following five years, the U.S. Open, and the Open Championship, as well as the PGA Championship, are all automatically open to PGA champions. They are also eligible for the PGA Championship for the rest of their lives.
They are given memberships to the PGA Tour and the European Tour, respectively, for the subsequent five and seven seasons. Only one of the four major championships, the PGA Championship, is open only to professionals.
The PGA Championship 2023 History
Two unofficial amateur national championships for golfers were organized in 1894 when there were 41 golf courses open in the United States. The Newport Country Club in Rhode Island hosted one, while St. Andrew's Golf Club in New York hosted the other. In addition, St. Andrew's hosted the Open Championship for professional golfers concurrently with the amateur competition.
In the early years of American golf history, the amateur national championships held at St. Andrew's Golf Club in New York and Newport Country Club in Rhode Island were significant occasions. Future amateur competitions were made possible by these tournaments, which gave amateur golfers a stage on which to compete and display their abilities.
These events gained additional prestige and allure due to the fact that they were planned concurrently with the Open Championship for professional golfers at St. Andrew's. Golf fans had a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see both amateur and professional golfers compete at the same time. These competitions played a significant role in the growth of golf as a national pastime in America by encouraging more people to take up the sport.
Since none of the championships had official backing from the American golf industry's governing body, there was a great deal of disagreement among competitors and event planners. As a result, the United States Golf Association (USGA), the nation's first official golf association, was established later in 1894. Golf quickly rose to prominence and became a national sport after the USGA was established.
The Professional Golfers Association of America (PGA) was founded in New York City in February 1916. A month earlier, a luncheon with the top golfers of the day was hosted by wealthy department store owner Rodman Wanamaker at the nearby Wykagyl Country Club in New Rochelle.
Golf historians refer to Wykagyl as "The Cradle of the PGA" because the attendees set the agenda for the PGA's official formation. One of Wykagyl's best-known golf pros, Robert White, served as the new organization's inaugural president.
The first PGA Championship was held at Bronxville, New York's Siwanoy Country Club, in October 1916. Rodman Wanamaker gave a gold medal with diamonds and $500 to the winner, Jim Barnes.
The PGA Championship 2023 Schedule
According to the official website of the PGA Championship, the details below are based on Eastern Time (ET).
Practice Rounds
The practice rounds are optional for players, though they are encouraged to take part. There is no set beginning time for the practice rounds. Throughout the entire course, groupings will be displayed on the video boards.
May 15 - May 17; 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
The first tee will shut down at 3:00 PM on May 17th.
Championship Rounds
The listed starting times should be viewed as an estimate since they assume no delays, inclement weather, etc.
May 18 - May 19; 7:00 AM – 2:42 PM
No later than May 16 on Tuesday, the groups and times for the first and second rounds will be made public.
May 20 - May 21: 7:45 AM – 2:50 PM
They are also open to modification.
The PGA Championship 2023 Course
The 2023 PGA Championship will be held at Oak Hill Country Club’s East Course in Rochester, New York. The northeastern American country club Oak Hill Country Club is situated in New York, a neighborhood southeast of Rochester.
The club, which was established in 1901 and is best known for its East golf course, has hosted numerous major championships. The club buildings are recognized as historic sites by the National Register of Historic Places.
Layout
Hole
Yard
Par
1
460
4
2
405
4
3
230
3
4
615
5
5
180
3
6
503
4
7
461
4
8
429
4
9
482
4
Out
3,765
35
10
430
4
11
245
3
12
399
4
13
623
5
14
320
4
15
255
3
16
458
4
17
502
4
18
497
4
In
3,629
35
Total
7,394
70
The PGA Championship 2023 Field
According to the PGA Championship's official website, the complete field will be announced soon.
The east branch of Allen Creek, which functions as a lateral hazard on nine of its 18 holes, is built into the East Course, which is where the major competitions are held at the Oak Hill Country Club.
Over the years, it has undergone a number of changes, first by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., in the early 1960s, then by Tom Fazio and his design team (and more recently for the 1989 Open and 2003 PGA), and finally by Andrew Green, who finished a restoration project in 2019.
Players who have qualified for the 2023 PGA Championship
Although there isn't a definitive list available, golf experts believe that a few of the players listed below are most likely to take part, provided they meet the requirements for participating in the PGA Championship in 2023.
Rich Beem
Keegan Bradley (10,12)
John Daly
Jason Day (10)
Jason Dufner
Pádraig Harrington
Martin Kaymer
Brooks Koepka (3)
Rory McIlroy (8,10,12)
Shaun Micheel
Phil Mickelson
Collin Morikawa (4,10)
Justin Thomas (5,8,10)
Jimmy Walker
Yang Yong-eun
Dustin Johnson
Hideki Matsuyama (10)
Jon Rahm (3,10,12)
Scottie Scheffler (5,10,12)
Bryson DeChambeau
Matt Fitzpatrick (8,10,12)
Gary Woodland (10)
Shane Lowry (10)
Francesco Molinari
Cameron Smith (5,8)
Jordan Spieth (10)
Steven Alker
Abraham Ancer
Tommy Fleetwood (10)
Tyrrell Hatton (10)
Lucas Herbert
Tom Hoge (10)
Max Homa (10,12)
Chris Kirk (10,12)
Mito Pereira
Séamus Power (10,12)
Davis Riley (10,12)
Justin Rose (10,12)
Xander Schauffele (10)
Brendan Steele
Cameron Young (10)
Alex Beach
Michael Block
Matt Cahill
Anthony Cordes
Jesse Droemer
Chris French
Russell Grove
Steve Holmes
Colin Inglis
Ben Kern
J. J. Killeen
Greg Koch
Kenny Pigman
Gabe Reynolds
Chris Sanger
Braden Shattuck
John Somers
Josh Speight
Jeremy Wells
Wyatt Worthington II
Christiaan Bezuidenhout
Hayden Buckley
Sam Burns (12)
Patrick Cantlay (12)
Wyndham Clark (12)
Corey Conners (12)
Cameron Davis
Harris English
Tony Finau (12)
Rickie Fowler
Emiliano Grillo
Adam Hadwin
Nick Hardy (12)
Brian Harman
Russell Henley (12)
Billy Horschel (12)
Viktor Hovland
Mark Hubbard
Mackenzie Hughes (12)
Im Sung-jae
Kim Si-woo (12)
Tom Kim (12)
Kurt Kitayama (12)
Matt Kuchar
Lee Kyoung-hoon
Denny McCarthy
Keith Mitchell
Taylor Montgomery
Taylor Moore (12)
Trey Mullinax (12)
Taylor Pendrith
J. T. Poston (12)
Andrew Putnam
Chez Reavie (12)
Patrick Rodgers
Sam Ryder
Adam Schenk
Adam Scott
J. J. Spaun
Scott Stallings
Sepp Straka
Adam Svensson (12)
Nick Taylor
Sahith Theegala
Brendon Todd
Aaron Wise
Brandon Wu
Players Not Participating
Will Zalatoris
Tiger Woods
Paul Azinger
Mark Brooks
Jack Burke Jr.
Steve Elkington
Raymond Floyd
Al Geiberger
Wayne Grady
David Graham
Davis Love III
John Mahaffey
Larry Nelson
Bobby Nichols
Jack Nicklaus
Gary Player
Nick Price
Vijay Singh
Jeff Sluman
Dave Stockton
Hal Sutton
David Toms
Lee Trevino
Bob Tway
Lanny Wadkins
The PGA Championship 2023 Winners List
The list below includes each PGA Championship champion since the tournament's inception. Both Match Play and Stroke Play are used to categorize them.
Match Play
1958 Dow Finsterwald (-4)
1959 Bob Rosburg (-3)
1960 Jay Herbert (+1)
1961 Jerry Barber (-3)
1962 Gary Player (-2)
1963 Jack Nicklaus (-5)
1964 Bobby Nichols (-9)
1965 Dave Marr (-4)
1966 Al Geiberger (E)
1967 Don January (-7)
1968 Julius Boros (+1)
1969 Raymond Floyd (-8)
1970 Dave Stockton (-1)
1971 Jack Nicklaus (-7)
1972 Gary Player (+1)
1973 Jack Nicklaus (-7)
1974 Lee Trevino (-4)
1975 Jack Nicklaus (-4)
1976 Dave Stockton (+1)
1977 Lanny Wadkins (-6)
1978 John Mahaffey (-8)
1979 David Graham (-8)
1980 Jack Nicklaus (-6)
1981 Larry Nelson (-7)
1982 Raymond Floyd (-8)
1983 Hal Sutton (-10)
1984 Lee Trevino (-15)
1985 Hubert Green (-10)
1986 Bob Tway (-8)
1987 Larry Nelson (-1)
1988 Jeff Sluman (-12)
1989 Payne Stewart (-12)
1990 Wayne Grady (-6)
1991 John Daly (-12)
1992 Nick Price (-6)
1993 Paul Azinger (-12)
1994 Nick Price (-11)
1995 Steve Elkington (-17)
1996 Mark Brooks (-11)
1997 Davis Love III (-11)
1998 Vijay Singh (-9)
1999 Tiger Woods (-11)
2000 Tiger Woods (-18)
2001 David Toms (-15)
2002 Rich Beem (-10)
2003 Shaun Micheel (-4)
2004 Vijay Singh (-8)
2005 Phil Mickelson (-4)
2006 Tiger Woods (-18)
2007 Tiger Woods (-8)
2008 Padraig Harrington (-3)
2009 Y.E. Yang (-8)
2010 Martin Kaymer (-11)
2011 Keegan Bradley (-8)
2012 Rory McIlroy (-13)
2013 Jason Dufner (-10)
2014 Rory McIlroy (-16)
2015 Jason Day (-20)
2016 Jimmy Walker (-14)
2017 Justin Thomas (-8)
2018 Brooks Koepka (-16)
2019 Brooks Koepka (-8)
2020 Collin Morikawa (-13)
2021 Phil Mickelson (-6)
2022 Justin Thomas (-5)
Stroke Play
1916 James M. Barnes
1919 James M. Barnes
1920 Jock Hutchison
1921 Walter Hagen
1922 Gene Sarazen
1923 Gene Sarazen
1924 Walter Hagen
1925 Walter Hagen
1926 Walter Hagen
1927 Walter Hagen
1928 Leo Diegel
1929 Leo Diegel
1930 Tommy Armour
1931 Tom Creavy
1932 Olin Dutra
1933 Gene Sarazen
1934 Paul Runyan
1935 Johnny Revolta
1936 Denny Shute
1937 Denny Shute
1938 Paul Runyan
1939 Henry Picard
1940 Byron Nelson
1941 Vic Ghezzi
1942 Sam Snead
1944 Bob Hamilton
1945 Byron Nelson
1946 Ben Hogan
1947 Jim Ferrier
1948 Ben Hogan
1949 Sam Snead
1950 Chandler Harper
1951 Sam Snead
1952 Jim Turnesa
1953 Walter Burkemo
1954 Chick Harbert
1955 Doug Ford
1956 Jack Burke Jr.
1957 Lionel Hebert
The PGA Championship 2023 Broadcasting Details
ESPN, CBS, and a few other networks will all carry live coverage of the PGA Championship in 2023. The PGA Championship will be broadcast live online by its broadcasting partners, ESPN and CBS, according to the official website.
The online streaming section will be updated as soon as new information becomes available. However, it could be assumed that any other application, such as Hulu+, Disney+, Turner Sports, and so forth, is related to ESPN and CBS. As a result, it might include live streaming as well, as it did for the PGA Championship in 2022.
Online and Television Coverage
According to the official website of the PGA Championship:
Date
Time (ET)
Channel
Coverage
May 18
07:00 AM - 01:00 PM
ESPN+
First Round Coverage
May 18
01:00 PM - 07:00 PM
ESPN
First Round Coverage
May 19
07:00 AM - 01:00 PM
ESPN+
Second Round Coverage
May 19
01:00 PM - 07:00 PM
ESPN
Second Round Coverage
May 20
08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
ESPN+
Third Round Coverage
May 20
10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
ESPN
Third Round Coverage
May 20
01:00 PM - 07:00 PM
CBS
Third Round Coverage
May 21
08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
ESPN+
Final Round Coverage
May 21
10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
ESPN
Final Round Coverage
May 21
01:00 PM - 07:00 PM
CBS
Final Round Coverage
FAQs
A. The 105th PGA Championship is scheduled from May 18 to 21, 2023.
A. The 2023 PGA Championship is being held at the Oak Hill Country Club's East Course in Pittsford, New York.
A. The PGA Championship is open only to professional golfers.