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The PGA Championship is one of golf's four major championships, organized by the PGA of America. First held in 1916, it is contested annually at rotating venues, predominantly in the United States. From 1916 to 1957 it was played as a match-play event before switching to stroke play. Since 2019, the tournament has been scheduled in May rather than its traditional August slot.
The field consists primarily of touring professionals and PGA club professionals.
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PGA Championship ranks #22 of 161 in the Championship ranking, behind Copa América, ahead of Ryder Cup.
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Why did the PGA Championship switch from match play to stroke play?
From 1916 to 1957, the PGA Championship was played as a match-play event, but the format was highly unpredictable and often resulted in low television ratings if top stars were eliminated early. To ensure the biggest names made the weekend, the tournament permanently switched to a 72-hole stroke play format in 1958.
Who organizes the annual PGA Championship?
The tournament is organized by the PGA of America, which is the organization for club and teaching professionals. This distinguishes it from the PGA Tour, which runs the weekly professional golf circuit.
What month is the PGA Championship traditionally held?
For decades, the tournament was played in mid-August as the final major of the golf season. However, in 2019, the PGA of America moved the event to May to improve weather conditions and establish a better flow for the golf calendar.
What is the Wanamaker Trophy?
The Wanamaker Trophy is the massive silver prize awarded to the winner of the PGA Championship, named after department store owner Rodman Wanamaker. It is one of the largest and heaviest trophies in all of professional golf.
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