The first PGA Championship was held in October 1916 at Siwanoy Country Club, New York City. Jim Barnes won a $500 first prize and a diamond-studded gold medal, which was donated by Rodman Wanamaker. Tiger Woods currently holds the record for most consecutive wins in stroke play with two (1999–2000, 2006–07). On the other hand, Phil Mickelson is the oldest winner, while Gene Sarazen, who is the youngest winner, won in 1922. David Toms holds the record for the lowest score over 72 holes, with 265. Jason Day holds the record for most strokes under par for 72 holes, with 20 in 2015. The PGA Championship has had three wire-to-wire champions, including Bobby Nichols in 1964, Raymond Floyd in 1982, and Hal Sutton in 1983.
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Three-time Winners of the PGA Championship
Six golfers have won the PGA Championship three times or more. Walter Hagen and Jack Nicklaus have the most wins in the PGA Championship, winning it five times. Brooks Koepka emerged as the champion by defeating Viktor Hovland and Scottie Scheffler in the 2023 PGA Championship, his third victory in the competition.
Here is the list of players who have won the PGA Championship three times or more:
| Golfer's name | Total titles | Year of victories |
| Walter Hagen (USA) | 5 | 1921, 1924, 1925, 1926, 1927 |
| Jack Nicklaus (USA) | 5 | 1963, 1971, 1973, 1975, 1980 |
| Tiger Woods (USA) | 4 | 1999, 2000, 2006, 2007 |
| Gene Sarazen (USA) | 3 | 1922, 1923, 1933 |
| Sam Snead (USA) | 3 | 1942, 1949, 1951 |
| Brooks Koepka (USA) | 3 | 2018, 2019, 2023 |
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The Wanamaker Trophy is the coveted award that goes to the winner of the PGA Championship, who, in addition to receiving a replica to enjoy for a year, gets a smaller permanent replica trophy as well.
