The Professional Golfers' Association of America hosts the PGA Championship, a yearly golf competition. Outside of the US, it is frequently referred to as the US PGA Championship or USPGA. Among the four major golf tournaments for men, this one is held.
It used to be the fourth and last men's major of the golf season, held in mid-August on the third weekend before Labour Day weekend. As the second major of the season after the Master's Tournament in April, the tournament will take place in May on the weekend before Memorial Day starting in 2019. With a $11 million purse for the 100th edition in 2018, it is an official money event on the PGA Tour, European Tour, and Japan Golf Tour.
Similar to other majors, winning the PGA opens up benefits. Winners of the PGA Championship receive lifetime eligibility to the PGA Championship as well as automatic invitations to compete in The Players Championship, The Masters Tournament, and The Open Championship over the following five years. For the next five seasons, they are granted membership in both the European Tour and the PGA Tour. Of the four majors, only the PGA Championship is reserved for professional players.
Numerous locations have hosted the PGA Championship. The event has often been held at a select few renowned courses in recent years, while some of the original locations are now somewhat forgotten.
Points Awarded for winning the PGA Championship
Compared to ordinary PGA Tour tournaments, where 500 FedEx Cup points are awarded, the winner of the PGA Championship receives 600 points, a 100 increase. There are several advantages a player enjoys after winning the PGA Tournament/championship. One of them is FedEx Cup points. There are 600 FedEx Cup points available at the Players Championship and all four men's Majors.
FAQs on How many points do you get for winning the PGA Championship?
A. FedExCup points are awarded to TOUR members according to their performance in each tournament, with a focus on high finishes and victories. The FedExCup point distribution for 2024 has been modified, giving majors, Signature Events, and THE PLAYERS more points.
A. One-over-par 281 is the highest winning total in PGA Championship history for a 72-hole round. There are three recordings of it. The first person to do so was Jay Hebert in 1960 at the South Course of the Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
A. Yes, even if their player doesn't make the cut, caddies still get paid. Usually, base compensation for the week is agreed upon by caddies and their players. In the event that a player does receive a cheque, the caddies get paid 8–10%.
