http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/rss en http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/2014-pga-championship-launches-hospitality-sales LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Corporate hospitality packages are now on sale for the 96th PGA Championship, to be contested at Valhalla Golf Club Aug. 4-10, 2014. To celebrate the launch of corporate sales, The PGA of America is offering a one-time, 5-percent discount for all purchases made by Feb. 28. As the... 2014 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:18:34 +0000 jbyrwa 15761 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/new-valhalla-awaits-2014-pga-championship When the best golfers in the world head to Louisville for the 2014 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club, they'll be greeted to a far different course than the one some of them remember from the 2000 PGA Championship, or even the more recent 2008 Ryder Cup. After a year-long,... 2014 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 15:15:36 +0000 jbyrwa 15551 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/sunday-grounds-tickets-sold-out-2013-pga-championship ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The PGA of America announced today that Sunday Daily Grounds tickets are SOLD OUT for the 95th PGA Championship. Tickets are selling fast and PGA officials say if you want to attend the Season's Final Major, the time to get your tickets is now. "Tickets for the 2013 PGA... 2013 Pre-event Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:04:23 +0000 jbyrwa 15753 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/fans-receive-free-pedometers-95th-pga ROCHESTER, NY -- The game of golf provides many health and wellness benefits, and it is a game you can play for life. Walking the golf course will improve your overall fitness, burn calories, and you can walk several miles in a round. Wearing pedometers, officials from the PGA of America walked the... 2013 Pre-event Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:15:56 +0000 jbyrwa 15757 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/helen-ross-rory-mcilroy-urges-caution-comparisons By Helen Ross, PGATOUR.COM Chief of Correspondents KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. -- Rory McIlroy wouldn't have worn red on Sunday if he had been paired with "him." But he wasn't so McIlroy did, and the young Northern Irishman ended up doing a pretty darn good impression of one Tiger... 2012 Round 4 Mon, 13 Aug 2012 02:57:32 +0000 john.holmes 15175 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/runner-david-lynn-pulls-pgas-biggest-surprise KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (AP) -- David Lynn hadn't ever had a reason to play a pro tournament in the United States. Now, the Englishman's has at least two more big ones after finishing second to Rory McIlroy in the PGA Championship.  Lynn shot his second straight 68 on Sunday to finish at... 2012 Round 4 Mon, 13 Aug 2012 02:04:25 +0000 john.holmes 15173 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/rory-mcilroy-big-winner-our-social-media-board By John Kim, PGA.com Coordinating Producer KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. -- The 94th PGA Championship ended with the thrills, the drama and the excitement that we all hoped it would when the week began.  Watching the world's best players take on the world's toughest golf course under major... 2012 Round 4 Mon, 13 Aug 2012 01:37:47 +0000 john.holmes 15171 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/steve-eubanks-rory-mcilroy-blend-two-golfs-greats By Steve Eubanks, PGA.com KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. -- He never looked uncomfortable. And he never looked his age.  At 23 years 3 months, Rory McIlroy became the youngest man to win the PGA Championship since Tom Creavy took the title in Rhode Island in 1931 – younger than Jack Nicklaus in... 2012 Round 4 Mon, 13 Aug 2012 01:07:55 +0000 john.holmes 15169 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/tiger-woods-wrong-attitude-ends-11-behind KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (AP) -- It was another weekend wipeout for Tiger Woods at a major championship.  Woods shot an even-par 72 on Sunday -- after finishing a third-round 74 earlier in the day -- and ended up 11 strokes behind winner Rory McIlroy at the PGA Championship.  It was a... 2012 Round 4 Mon, 13 Aug 2012 00:26:33 +0000 john.holmes 15161 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/2012-pga-championship-final-results-and-money 1 MCILROY, Rory 67 75 67 66 275 $1,445,000.00 2 LYNN,... 2012 Sun, 12 Aug 2012 23:59:56 +0000 admin 15149 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/rory-mcilroy-wins-pga-championship-eight-shots KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (AP) -- Right down to his red shirt, Rory McIlroy looked every bit the part of golf's next star in another command performance at the PGA Championship. McIlroy validated his record-setting U.S. Open win last year by blowing away the field Sunday at Kiawah Island. One... 2012 Round 4 Sun, 12 Aug 2012 23:17:50 +0000 john.holmes 15143 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/notebook-luke-donald-looking-majors-2013 KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (AP) -- Luke Donald left The Ocean Course without a major and without the No. 1 ranking.  Donald had been No. 1 in the world since late May when he took the top spot from Rory McIlroy. The 23-year-old McIlroy regained the No. 1 position Sunday with an eight-stroke victory... 2012 Round 4 Sun, 12 Aug 2012 22:06:46 +0000 john.holmes 15179 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/steve-eubanks-mental-strength-will-decide-winner By Steve Eubanks, PGA.com KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. – Physically, it’s not that tough.  Professional golfers are accustomed to starting and stopping, especially on the East Coast in the summer when thunderstorms can blossom at any place and time.  Hoofing it for 27 holes on a... 2012 Round 3 Sun, 12 Aug 2012 16:02:22 +0000 john.holmes 15067 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/whats-buzzing-social-media-saturday-heres-top-10 By John Kim. PGA.com Coordinating Producer KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. – Saturday was a day to expect the unexpected.  And fittingly, it didn't even finish out as it was playing out.  And has been the case all week, you got the full story and then some if you kept up with the 94th PGA... 2012 Round 3 Sun, 12 Aug 2012 00:33:12 +0000 john.holmes 14821 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/steve-eubanks-saturday-drama-great-while-it-lasted By Steve Eubanks, PGA.com KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. -- No matter how great the drama, Mother Nature always wins in the end.   But, boy, was it dramatic while it lasted.  A day after the Ocean Course lived up to its reputation as the hardest course in America, the wind died down and the... 2012 Round 3 Sat, 11 Aug 2012 23:48:43 +0000 john.holmes 14817 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/rory-mcilroy-vijay-singh-tied-when-weather-halts-play-pga-championship KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (AP) -- First came the black cloud that has been following Tiger Woods on the weekend at the majors. The real storm arrived a short time later Saturday in the PGA Championship, halting the brilliant start by Rory McIlroy and giving Woods a chance to stop his slide at Kiawah... 2012 Round 3 Sat, 11 Aug 2012 21:11:22 +0000 john.holmes 14523 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/not-even-pesky-tree-can-slow-rory-mcilroys-charge KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (AP) -- For a few moments, Rory McIlroy's hopes of a big day at the PGA Championship were up a tree. McIlroy's tee shot on the par-4 third hole Saturday became lodged in a thick tree branch not far from the green, but after a brief and fruitless search for the ball, he... 2012 Round 3 Sat, 11 Aug 2012 20:07:33 +0000 john.holmes 14827 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/david-lynn-exceeding-expectations-his-first-pga-championship KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (AP) -- For a few moments, Rory McIlroy's hopes of a big day at the PGA Championship were up a tree.  McIlroy's tee shot on the par-4 third hole Saturday became lodged in a thick tree branch not far from the green, but after a brief and fruitless search for the... 2012 Round 3 Sat, 11 Aug 2012 20:02:40 +0000 john.holmes 14825 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/notebook-padraigharrington-still-has-ryder-cup-hope KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (AP) -- Maybe Padraig Harrington's got a shot at the European Ryder Cup team after all.  Harrington, put on notice by Captain Jose Maria Olazabal that he needed something special to happen to be selected to Europe's team, had resigned himself to missing next... 2012 Round 3 Sat, 11 Aug 2012 19:55:53 +0000 john.holmes 14823 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/ocean-course-takes-toll-pga-professionals By Bob Denney, The PGA of America KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. – Jostled by wind gusts that exceeded 30 miles per hour, making virtually every putt a struggle, The Ocean Course bared its teeth Friday in the 94th PGA Championship. A delegation of 20 PGA club professionals made a gallant  bid, but... 2012 Round 2 Sat, 11 Aug 2012 03:03:39 +0000 john.holmes 14491 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/notebook-michael-hoey-disqualified-after-incident-sand KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (AP) -- Michael Hoey of Northern Ireland has been disqualified from the PGA Championship.  Hoey had one of only five rounds under par Friday at Kiawah, and he was to go into the weekend of the final major eight shots out of the lead. But only after he signed for a 2-under... 2012 Round 2 Sat, 11 Aug 2012 02:54:19 +0000 john.holmes 14497 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/steve-eubanks-will-woods-cap-biggest-comeback By Steve Eubanks, PGA.com KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. -- He has won them all in memorable fashion. But if you had to put a label on Tiger Woods’ relationship with the PGA Championship, it would most likely be known as his comeback major.  After his recording-setting 1997 win at the Masters,... 2012 Round 2 Sat, 11 Aug 2012 02:31:06 +0000 john.holmes 14487 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/three-share-lead-after-windblown-second-round KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (AP) -- The major known as "Glory's Last Shot" turned into one last chance for Tiger Woods.  On the toughest scoring day in PGA Championship history, Woods made putts from one end of Kiawah Island to the other Friday for a 1-under 71 that gave him a share of... 2012 Round 2 Sat, 11 Aug 2012 02:08:17 +0000 john.holmes 14485 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/social-media-makes-fantastic-friday-pga By John Kim, PGA.com Coordinating Producer KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. -- The PGA Championship, through the eyes of social media, had an exciting, dramatic and eventful Friday.  Tweets, Facebook comments, and other social media provided updates, analysis, predictions and support for the world's... 2012 Round 2 Sat, 11 Aug 2012 00:21:41 +0000 john.holmes 14461 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/wind-blows-away-some-best-kiawah KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (AP) -- Four players from the last U.S. Ryder Cup team. Nine players from the top 50 in the world ranking.  They were among 41 players who couldn't break 80 on Friday at the PGA Championship.  The wind arrived on The Ocean Course and blew away some of the... 2012 Round 2 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 22:40:26 +0000 john.holmes 14443 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/survivor-singh-charging-instead-cruising By Steve Eubanks, PGA.com KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. -- We all know them.  They’re the survivors: the folks who find their way home in a blizzard wearing a light coat and smile; the guys who are laughing during wind sprints in 100-degree heat; the friends who keep you out late and call you... 2012 Round 2 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 20:42:19 +0000 john.holmes 14439 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/players-trying-adjust-courses-sandy-areas KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (AP) -- Tiger Woods was in a tough spot in a bunker on the left side of the 13th fairway Thursday in the PGA Championship, needing to get it up quickly over a lip to cover the 178 yards remaining to the green. His caddie leaned toward him with one last reminder, and it had... 2012 Round 1 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 02:51:16 +0000 john.holmes 13971 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/jeff-coston-alan-morin-pace-pga-professionals By Bob Denney, The PGA of America KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. – PGA Professional Jeff Coston said that there is something you should remember about playing The Ocean Course. “You have to know that no two days are alike out here,” said Coston, the 56-year-old owner-operator of the Jeff... 2012 Round 1 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 02:11:17 +0000 john.holmes 13957 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/john-daly-primed-another-big-pga-surprise KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (AP) -- There are plenty of people eager for John Daly to continue his latest surprise run at the PGA Championship, including another big-hitter in Tiger Woods.  Daly dusted off his long drives and showed the touch around the greens that won him two majors, including his... 2012 Round 1 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 01:23:56 +0000 john.holmes 13955 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/pga-championship-fans-everywhere-join-fun-social-media By John Kim, PGA.com Coordinating Producer KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. -- Few things can capture the anticipation, excitement and drama of a major championship in golf. But social media can. And of course, it does. Through the eyes of live video streams, television, media writers and broadcast analysts,... 2012 Round 1 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:44:18 +0000 john.holmes 13943 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/carl-pettersson-leads-one-great-day-scoring KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (AP) -- The breakthrough moment Thursday wasn't just the sun shining over Kiawah Island. It was Carl Pettersson breaking 70 for the first time in 21 tries at the PGA Championship to take the lead, Rory McIlroy flashing that boyish smile and bashing tee shots.  And yes,... 2012 Round 1 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:08:23 +0000 john.holmes 13939 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/adam-scott-buoyed-fans-rebounds-solid-round By Steve Eubanks, PGA.com KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. -- Adam Scott doesn’t even ride horses, at least not like some of the serious cowboys in his native Australia.  But he does understand the analogy. When you get thrown off, it’s important to get up, dust yourself off, and climb right... 2012 Round 1 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 23:44:31 +0000 john.holmes 13937 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/2012-pga-championship-thursday By Noah Trister, Associated Press   KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (AP) -- Rory McIlroy began the PGA Championship in impressive fashion, taking advantage of a calm morning at Kiawah Island.    He wasn't the only... 2012 Round 1 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 22:55:00 +0000 jbyrwa 13697 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/steve-eubanks-moving-day-arrives-two-days-early By Steve Eubanks, PGA.com KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. -- Today was the day.    If you were going to make a move in the 94th PGA Championship, you needed to do it early. Conditions couldn’t have been more perfect if you’d ordered them off a menu.  The rain that softened and... 2012 Round 1 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 22:02:08 +0000 john.holmes 13919 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/greatest-pga-championship-moments By T.J. Auclair PGA.com Interactive Producer KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. -- With the 94th PGA Championship set to start at The Ocean Course, we know that plenty of major championship moments will be created this week. In that spirit, we asked our friends in PGA.com Facebook Nation to vote on the top-9... 2012 Pre-event Thu, 09 Aug 2012 11:58:44 +0000 tauclair 13665 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/relax-says-davis-love-those-aiming-ryder-team KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (AP) -- Ryder Cup Captain Davis Love III has a simple message for the Americans trying to earn one of the eights automatic spots on his team this week at the PGA Championship.  Relax.  He knows from experience it's not that simple.  Phil Mickelson, who has... 2012 Pre-event Wed, 08 Aug 2012 22:18:19 +0000 john.holmes 13659 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/rory-mcilroy-would-be-happy-being-contention KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. -- Rory McIlroy had reason to believe he would have won another major championship by now.  The U.S. Open last year at Congressional, where he obliterated the scoring record and won by eight shots, was supposed to be the start of a big career for the 23-year-old from... 2012 Pre-event Wed, 08 Aug 2012 22:11:22 +0000 john.holmes 13657 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/players-learning-deal-rare-paspalum-grass KIAWAH, S.C. -- Think all grasses are the same? Not for the world's best golfers at the PGA Championship. Many won't be sure what they're facing with The Ocean Course's paspalum surfaces.  The course was switched to seashore paspalum grass in 2003 because of upkeep problems... 2012 Pre-event Wed, 08 Aug 2012 22:05:16 +0000 john.holmes 13655 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/steve-eubanks-learning-win-one-tough-lesson By Steve Eubanks, PGA.com KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. -- It is an evil that goes by many names: taking the gas, spitting the bit, faltering, folding, and, of course, the dreaded choke.    No matter what you call it, collapsing down the stretch is one of the more painful elements of sports.... 2012 Pre-event Wed, 08 Aug 2012 20:09:57 +0000 john.holmes 13649 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/who-will-win-pga-championship By T.J. Auclair PGA.com Interactive Producer KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. -- It's hard to believe that the final major of the 2012 season is upon us this week, but it is -- the PGA Championship at the Ocean Course on the Kiawah Island Resort in South Carolina. Bubba Watson won the Masters. Webb... 2012 Pre-event Wed, 08 Aug 2012 14:27:45 +0000 tauclair 13553 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/lessons-jim-hubers-wisdom-lives By John Kim, PGA.com Coordinating Producer KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. -- In 2011, PGA.com set golf-related web traffic records with our coverage of the PGA Championship.  The action from the Atlanta Athletic Club was presented in a way that was informative, entertaining, captivating and creative.... 2012 Pre-event Wed, 08 Aug 2012 02:03:44 +0000 john.holmes 13521 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/roger-chapmans-dream-season-brings-him-kiawah KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. -- Roger Chapman's trip to the PGA Championship from London didn't go quite as planned.  "At Washington, I was in the airport for 14 hours," the Englishman said Tuesday. "Lost my clubs, lost my suitcase. So apart from that, everything is... 2012 Pre-event Tue, 07 Aug 2012 22:34:48 +0000 john.holmes 13517 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/bubba-watson-adoption-complete-focused-pga-championship KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. -- Bubba Watson has been texting Olympic champ Michael Phelps and joking with Mets ace Johan Santana. Now, the Masters champion says it's time for more winning golf at the PGA Championship.  Watson believes the glow from his win at Augusta National last April is... 2012 Pre-event Tue, 07 Aug 2012 22:05:59 +0000 john.holmes 13515 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/luke-donald-hoping-find-major-go-world-ranking KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. -- Watching the British capture 22 gold medals and counting at the London Olympics has inspired Luke Donald.  It also should make him feel fortunate.  "The fact that you have one event every four years to really work hard, to see some of the guys who don't... 2012 Pre-event Tue, 07 Aug 2012 21:57:55 +0000 john.holmes 13513 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/2012-pga-championship By T.J. Auclair, PGA.com Interactive Producer KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. -- The year's final major, the PGA Championship, is upon us here at the breathtaking Ocean Course on the Kiawah Island Resort. Before players teed off on Thursday, we caught up with Stephen Youngner, the PGA Head... 2012 Pre-event Tue, 07 Aug 2012 20:54:20 +0000 tauclair 13511 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/steve-eubanks-clock-ticking-tiger-woods-major-quest By Steve Eubanks, PGA.com KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. -- Tick, tick, tick.   He won’t admit that the biological clock is running. Tiger Woods is 36 years old, a little heavier, and a little less intense – much calmer and more reflective than in times past. Middle age and more knee... 2012 Pre-event Tue, 07 Aug 2012 20:26:29 +0000 john.holmes 13495 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/whos-fairest-them-all It’s a double-edged sword being known by the players as the overseer of the "fairest" major.  If they like you too much, you could be perceived as a pushover, a “buddy” who won’t commit to pushing the limits and drawing blood from the best in the game. Some... 2012 Pre-event Tue, 07 Aug 2012 18:47:35 +0000 jseubanks 13451 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/weather-will-be-factor-pga-championship By T.J. Auclair PGA.com Interactive Producer KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. -- There's no doubt about it, weather will be a factor in the 94th PGA Championship at the Ocean Course. There's a chance of scattered thunderstorms throughout PGA Championship week -- common in the area for this time of... 2012 Pre-event Tue, 07 Aug 2012 18:04:59 +0000 tauclair 13445 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/2012-pga-championship-pre-tournament-news-conference-schedule All Times EDT and subject to change without notice. Wed., Aug. 8   9:00 a.m. Webb Simpson 10:00 a.m. Rory McIlroy 11:00 a.m. PGA of America State of... 2012 Tue, 07 Aug 2012 11:49:32 +0000 jbyrwa 13425 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/larry-nelson-recalls-historic-victory-1987-pga Q: This is the 25th anniversary of your 1987 PGA Championship at PGA National.  Could you talk a little bit about what you recall about that win? I know some of the things I've read mentioned that the heat was such a factor that week.  What do you remember about that? LARRY NELSON:... 2012 Pre-event Mon, 06 Aug 2012 18:53:24 +0000 john.holmes 13341 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/jason-dufner-loss-2011-pga-showed-him-he-could-win By Brian Wacker, PGATOUR.COM Scottish author and reformer Samuel Smiles said we learn wisdom from failure much more than success, and that we often discover what we will do by finding out what we will not do. Enter Jason Dufner and the 2011 PGA Championship: Five shots up, three holes to play.... 2012 Pre-event Mon, 06 Aug 2012 16:46:00 +0000 john.holmes 13325 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/ocean-course-has-history-hosting-big-events By Opeyemi Akinbamidele, PGATOUR.COM The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island opened in 1991 and wasted little time in establishing itself as one of the premier venues in the game.  Just months after the first drives were hit on Pete Dye’s challenging creation, the course hosted one of the... 2012 Pre-event Mon, 06 Aug 2012 15:15:46 +0000 john.holmes 13323 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/keegan-bradley-banks-steady-approach-his-prep-his-pga-championship-title-defense By T.J. Auclair, PGA.com Interactive Producer Over the course of four days in Atlanta last August, Vermont's Keegan Bradley went from little-known to superstar. The 2011 PGA Championship at Atlanta Athletic Club marked Bradley's first start in a major -- it would also be an unforgettable... 2012 Pre-event Mon, 06 Aug 2012 05:26:44 +0000 john.holmes 12991 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/steve-eubanks-can-adam-scott-bounce-back By Steve Eubanks, PGA.com Adam Scott needs to watch a "Rocky" movie on the plane to Kiawah Island.  He doesn’t have watch the whole thing: just one scene from the last one, the one where Stallone is close to 60 and heads back in the ring for an exhibition bout with the... 2012 Pre-event Mon, 06 Aug 2012 04:53:35 +0000 john.holmes 12989 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/turner-sports-provide-comprehensive-coverage-2012-pga-championship Turner Sports will provide comprehensive television, online and mobile coverage of the 94th PGA Championship held August 9-12 from The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island, S.C. TNT will televise 18 hours of exclusive live action including six hours each day on Thursday and Friday, Aug. 9-10 (1-7 p.m.... 2012 Pre-event Thu, 02 Aug 2012 19:46:03 +0000 john.holmes 12792 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/pga-championship-boasts-strong-field-top-108-world-ranking PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. – The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island, S.C., which has earned its "stripes" for unpredictable challenges since its debut 21 years ago, will host the strongest and deepest all-professional field of the year, Aug. 6-12, at the 94th PGA Championship. The... 2012 Pre-event Thu, 02 Aug 2012 19:21:32 +0000 john.holmes 12791 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/players/2012-pga-championship-field As of August 5, 2012 Adams, Blake - Eatonton, Ga. Aiken, Thomas – Johannesburg, SOUTH AFRICA Allenby, Robert – Melbourne, AUSTRALIA Baddeley, Aaron – Melbourne, AUSTRALIA Bae, Sang Moon – Dae Gu, S. KOREA Balin, Daniel – Rockville, Md. Beem, Rich –... 2012 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 18:50:23 +0000 jbyrwa 8185 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/course/kiawah-ocean-course-overview Since its inception in 1916, the PGA Championship, one golf's four majors, has evolved into one of the world's premier sporting events. 2012 Franchise Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:52:30 +0000 rdanielson 8107 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/top-20-ppnc-headed-kiawah-island By T.J. Auclair, PGA.com Interactive Producer SEASIDE, Calif. -- When 312 of the nation's top PGA Professionals showed up at Bayonet Black Horse this week for the 45th PGA Professional National Championship, they all had one common goal: finish in the top 20. Of course, all of them had dreams... 2012 Pre-event Wed, 27 Jun 2012 15:01:10 +0000 tauclair 11813 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/dobyns-cruises-record-setting-ppnc-victory SEASIDE, Calif. -- The secret is out about Matt Dobyns, a PGA Professional who was once under the radar in the national spotlight, but whose debut in the 45th PGA Professional National Championship turned into a historic visit to Bayonet Black Horse on the Monterey Peninsula. The 34-year-old PGA... 2012 Pre-event Wed, 27 Jun 2012 15:01:10 +0000 tauclair 11811 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/bellerive-cc-host-13-senior-pga-18-pga PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- The PGA of America has selected Bellerive Country Club of St. Louis, one of America's most storied venues, to serve as the site of the 2013 Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid and the 2018 PGA Championship. The Championships coincide with the creation of... 2012 Pre-event Sun, 06 May 2012 12:38:04 +0000 tauclair 8201 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/stockton-receive-distinguished-service-award By PGA of America PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- Two-time PGA Champion Dave Stockton, the U.S. Captain in one of the most dramatic finales in Ryder Cup history, a tireless leader in philanthropic efforts, and one of the most sought-after instructors in golf, has been named the 2012 recipient of the... 2012 Pre-event Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:25:28 +0000 tauclair 10087 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/dixon-schwabl-named-agency-record-95th-pga ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The 95th PGA Championship has selected Dixon Schwabl as agency of record for its local and regional public relations efforts as well as support with its advertising strategy. The 95th PGA Championship commenced its partnership with Dixon Schwabl in March after completing a... 2013 Pre-event Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:53:05 +0000 jbyrwa 15751 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/ocean-course-will-present-complete-test By T.J. Auclair, PGA.com Interactive Producer KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. -- Five months from now, the best players in the game will descend on designer Pete Dye's magnificent Ocean Course at the Kiawah Island Resort for the 94th PGA Championship. On March 22, reigning PGA Champion Keegan Bradley got... 2012 Pre-event Fri, 30 Mar 2012 06:25:03 +0000 tauclair 8199 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/kiawah-golf-incentive As an added benefit for 2012 PGA Championship volunteers and ticket purchasers, special incentive pricing is available for 18-hole rounds of golf at all five (5) Kiawah Island Golf Resort courses -- The Ocean Course, Osprey Point, Turtle Point, Cougar Point and Oak Point. Offer is valid for... 2012 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 19:50:11 +0000 jbyrwa 8191 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/ticketing-frequently-asked-questions How many tickets will be sold per day? In order to maximize each spectator's experience for 2012, the total number of spectators on The Ocean Course will be limited to approximately 27,000-30,000 per day. When will my tickets be mailed to me? Tickets for the 2012 PGA Championship will be... 2012 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 19:23:14 +0000 jbyrwa 8189 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/parking-and-traffic-info To download a printable version of the Traffic and Parking information click here. There are two recommended travel routes to Kiawah Island during Championship Week: ORANGE ROUTE: Traffic traveling northbound or eastbound from outside the Charleston area (Savannah, Hilton Head Island,... 2012 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:24:35 +0000 jbyrwa 8165 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/history Each summer, one of the nation's most outstanding golf facilities hosts golf's best professionals, as they compete for the Wanamaker Trophy. Winning that Trophy is an experience that has been savored by only 63 individuals. Overall, 71 courses in 25 states have served as a host site for at... 2012 History Page Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:07:00 +0000 rdanielson 8149 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/history/past-winners YEAR WINNER COURSE SCORE TOTAL 2011 Keegan Bradley Atlanta Athletic Club 71-64-69-68-272 -8 2010 Martin Kaymer Whistling... 2012 History Page Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:44:35 +0000 rdanielson 8147 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/check-source-purchasing-pga-championship-hospitality PITTSFORD, N.Y. – As excitement builds throughout upstate New York about hosting the upcoming 2013 PGA Championship, The PGA of America and Oak Hill Country Club are thrilled by the response that they have received from companies both regionally and nationally who are participating in the... 2013 Pre-event Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:31:52 +0000 jbyrwa 15653 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship/news/bellerive-cc-picked-host-13-senior-pga-18-pga-championship PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- The PGA of America has selected Bellerive Country Club of St. Louis, one of America's most storied venues, to serve as the site of the 2013 Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid and the 2018 PGA Championship. The Championships coincide with the creation of... 2013 Wed, 11 May 2011 15:43:19 +0000 jbyrwa 15657 at http://www.pga.com/pgachampionship