The PGA Championship 2024 Preview

The PGA Championship, organized by the Professional Golfers' Association of America, is an annual golf tournament exclusively for professional players and is one of the four major championships in men's golf.

Over the years, it has been hosted at various locations, with some early venues now less known. In recent times, it has typically taken place at a small group of celebrated courses, such as this year's venue, Val Halla Golf Club.

The 2024 PGA Championship will be the 106th edition of the PGA Championship and the second of the men's four major golf championships held in 2024. The tournament will be played from May 16–19 at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, United States.

Venue Details

Val Halla Golf Club, situated on Shelbyville Road in the eastern part of Louisville, is a private golf club crafted by renowned golfer Jack Nicklaus and opened in 1986.

Spanning 486 acres, the course was conceived by local entrepreneur Dwight Gahm and his three sons, who initiated its development in 1981. With a length of 7,458 yards, a slope rating of 148, and a course rating of 78.4, it offers a challenging experience for golfers.

This esteemed course, designed by the legendary Jack Nicklaus, has been welcoming the public since its inauguration in 1986.

Trophy

The Wanamaker Trophy, honoring businessman and golfer Rodman Wanamaker, stands at approximately 2.5 feet (75 cm) tall and weighs 27 pounds (12 kg). In an intriguing turn of events, the trophy went missing for a brief period until resurfacing in 1930 in the cellar of L.A. Young and Company.

Interestingly, this cellar belonged to the factory responsible for producing golf clubs for Walter Hagen, the individual who had inadvertently misplaced the trophy. Hagen claimed to have entrusted a taxi driver with the valuable item, but it never made its way back to his hotel.

While the champion receives a smaller replica trophy to keep permanently, the original must be returned for the subsequent year's tournament.

Records

⛳️ Most wins: 5, Jack Nicklaus, Walter Hagen

⛳️ Most runner-up finishes: 4, Jack Nicklaus

⛳️ Oldest winner: Phil Mickelson in 2021 (50 years, 11 months)

⛳️ Youngest winner: Gene Sarazen in 1922 (20 years, 174 days)

⛳️ Greatest winning margin in the match play era: Paul Runyan beat Sam Snead 8 & 7 in 1938

⛳️ Greatest winning margin in the stroke play era: 8 strokes, Rory McIlroy in 2012

⛳️ Lowest absolute 72-hole score: 264, Brooks Koepka (69-63-66-66), 2018

⛳️ Lowest 72-hole score in relation to par: −20, Jason Day (68-67-66-67=268) in 2015

PGA Championship 2024 Field

The tournament field will consist of up to 156 players, selected based on various qualifying criteria. Notably, Tiger Woods, a 15-time major champion and victor of the 2000 PGA Championship at Valhalla, will be among the competitors.

Invitations are extended to all former PGA Championship winners, in addition to qualifiers such as the top 15 finishers and ties from last year's event, the top 20 performers from the 2024 PGA Professional Championship, and the champion of the 2023 KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship, among others.

Furthermore, two remaining spots are reserved for the winners of the Wells Fargo Championship and Myrtle Beach Classic taking place this week.

Check out the complete field.

Telecast & Live Streaming

Live coverage of the 2024 PGA Championship will be available on ESPN and CBS, as stated on the official PGA Championship website. Additionally, viewers can access live streaming through platforms like ESPN+, Hulu + Live TV (CBS and ESPN streaming), and Paramount+ with SHOWTIME (CBS streaming).

However, to watch the tournament on these platforms, a subscription to their services is required. It's essential to have a stable and fast internet connection to ensure optimal streaming quality.

Full Live Streaming Schedule:

Date Channels Time (ET)

May 14 ESPN+ 12:00 PM-3:00 PM

May 15 ESPN+ 12:00 PM-3:00 PM

May 16 ESPN+ 7:00 AM-12:00 PM

May 17 ESPN+ 7:00 AM-1:00 PM

May 18 ESPN+ 8:00 AM-10:00 AM

May 19 ESPN+ 8:00 AM-10:00 AM

FAQs

Q: When and where is the PGA Championship going to be held?
A: The PGA Championship will be held from the May 16-19 at the Valhalla Golf Course.

Q: Where can we watch the live action?
A: Live coverage of the 2024 PGA Championship will be available on ESPN and CBS alongside multiple streaming apps.

Q: What's the prize money for the 2024 PGA Championship?
A: The PGA Championship has a $17.5 million total purse.

Q: Who's the defending champion of the PGA Championship?
A: Brooks Koepka is the defending champion of the PGA Championship.

Q: Who is the most successful player at the PGA Championship?
A: Jack Nicklaus and Walter Hagen are the most successful players at the PGA Championship with five titles each.