With Michael Block in contention at Oak Hill, we look back on the 10 best finishes by PGA Professionals at the PGA Championship
Michael Block has a chance to make history at the 2023 PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York.
Block, who has opened the tournament with back-to-back even-par 70s, is the PGA Head Professional at Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club in Mission Viejo, California.
As of 1 p.m. ET Friday, Block was tied for 10th at Oak Hill. If he were to finish solo 11th or better, Block would hold the record for the best finish by a PGA professional at the PGA Championship.
Here are the 10 best finishes by PGA pros in the history of the PGA Championship, starting with Steve Schneiter in 2005.
Information taken from PGA.com.
Steve Schneiter: T-40, 2005 at Baltusrol
PGA Club Professional Steve Schneiter watches his second shot on the 18th hole during the final round of the 2005 PGA Championship at Baltusrol Golf Club on August 14, 2005 in Springfield, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
Stu Ingraham: T-31, 1993 at Inverness Club
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Chip Sullivan: T-31, 2004 at Whistling Straits
Chip Sullivan plays his tee shot on the ninth hole during practice for the 2006 PGA Championship at Medinah Country Club on August 14, 2006 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
Bob Boyd: T-30, 1994 at Southern Hills
Bob Boyd of the USA in action on the 11th hole during the second round of the European Seniors Tour Qualifying School Finals on November 23, 2004 at the Pinta Course, Pestana Golf Resort near Carvoeiro, Portugal. (Photo by Phil Inglis/Getty Images)
Tom Wargo: T-28, 1992 at Bellerive
Arnold Palmer (right) and Tom Wargo look on during the Senior”s Championship in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Mandatory Credit: Andy Lyons /Allsport
Buddy Whitten: T-27, 1983 at Riviera
Former PGA golfers Buddy Whitten (left) and Adrian Stills are joining forces to bring the Professional Golf Association’s Hope program to Pensacola. The PGA Hope program gives wounded and disabled veterans the chance to learn and play the game of golf.
Bob Boyd: T-19, 1990 at Shoal Creek
Bob Boyd of US in action during the second round of the Bad Ragaz PGA Seniors Open played at the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz on August 8, 2009 in Bad Ragaz, Switzerland (Photo by Phil Inglis/Getty Images)
Jay Overton: T-17, 1988 at Oak Tree
Jay Overton hits a shot on June 6, 2002 during the first round of the Senior PGA Championship at Firestone CC in Akron. (Photo By Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
Tommy Aycock: T-11, 1974 at Tanglewood Park G.C.
Tommy Aycock watches his ball after the swing during the U.S. Senior Open at Cherry Hills in Englewood, Colorado. Mandatory Credit: Gary Newkirk /Allsport
Lonnie Nielsen: T-11, 1986 at Inverness Club
Lonnie Nielsen at the 2009 Dick’s Sporting Goods Open.
