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The Golf Clubs That PGA Champion Justin Thomas Uses

Lifting the Wanamaker Trophy for a second time, new PGA Champion Justin Thomas was another success story for Titleist, using 14 of the brand's clubs and the Pro V1x golf ball to claim his second major title at Southern Hills after overcoming fellow brand ambassador Will Zalatoris in a dramatic playoff. read more ...


8 PGA Championship Venues You Can Play

Unless you know a member, then your best chance of playing a championship venue in the United States is by visiting one of the public or resort destinations. Thankfully, there are some crackers among those that can be played by anyone. We take a closer look at eight former hosts of the PGA Championship that you can discover and imagine yourself lifting the Wanamaker Trophy! read more ...


Kiawah Island Brings Back Memories of Unforgettable Ryder Cup

The PGA Championship at Kiawah Island brought back vivid memories of a vitriolic Ryder Cup known as The War on the Shore which was widely regarded as the three days that changed the event for ever. read more ...


Padraig Harrington Rules Himself Out of Ryder Cup Selection

Rolling back the years, Padraig Harrington finished joint fourth at the PGA Championship but immediately ruled out the possibility of naming himself as a captain’s pick for the Ryder Cup, despite his best major finish since 2012.  read more ...


Tiger Woods & Jack Nicklaus Lead Tributes to Phil Mickelson

Tiger Woods led the social media tributes to long-time rival Phil Mickelson after the 50-year-old registered a history-making victory at the PGA Championship, with the great Jack Nicklaus also sharing his praise for the age-defying six-time major winner. read more ...


Phil Mickelson Makes History With PGA Championship Victory

Phil Mickelson has always done things his own way but even by his standards what he achieved at Kiawah Island is something special. On the eve of his 51st birthday he won the PGA Championship, holding off Brooks Koepka and Louis Oosthuizen to become the oldest ever winner of a major championship. read more ...


The Career Grand Slam Chasers in Golf

Winning one major is a dream, winning multiple majors is a legacy, but winning all four of them is something truly historic. The Career Grand Slam places a golfer into a unique bracket. It's a complicated topic to view historically, but viewed through the modern, accepted view, it remains an elite five, with several iconic names having come up just short of claiming all four. read more ...


The Greatest PGA Champions in History

For decades a match play event, the PGA switched to stroke play in 1958, with many a career having been defined by the championship. Anyone who wins the PGA has a treasured place in history, but claiming it more than once is something truly special. We take a look at those figures who have won the PGA Championship on multiple occasions - the Greatest in History. read more ...


The PGA Championship by Numbers

Since it was first contested in 1916, the PGA Championship has enjoyed a long and colourful history, crowning legendary names such as Nicklaus, Hagen, Woods, Hogan, Trevino, McIlroy and Mickelson. But what are the key facts and figures that tell its story? Here are some standouts: read more ...


Hole by Hole Guide to Kiawah Island

Designed by Pete and Alice Dye, the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island was unveiled in 1991, presenting a brutally challenging and spectacular coastal layout, that year unforgettably hosting the Ryder Cup. Now, the PGA Championship returns to a course that will be the longest in the history of the game at this stature, measuring 7,876 yards. read more ...


The PGA Championship Preview, Picks & Analysis

It's time for the second men's major of the season as the PGA Championship returns to the stunning Ocean Course at Kiawah Island. Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Jordan Spieth, Dustin Johnson and Justin Thomas are considered among the favourites, but who will lift the Wanamaker Trophy? Get ready with our comprehensive preview. read more ...


5 Outsiders to Follow at the PGA Championship

After his victory in the Wells Fargo at Quail Hollow, Rory McIlroy was installed as favourite to win the PGA Championship, but if you are looking for some more left-field bets, we have picked outside contenders that are worth considering at Kiawah Island. read more ...


5 Players to Watch at the PGA Championship

From Walter Hagen and Ben Hogan to Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player, Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, the Wanamaker Trophy lists many storied names in golf. But who is going to follow in the footsteps of those legendary champions? Golfshake's Derek Clements picks out five notable contenders who he believes will contend for the grand prize. read more ...


How Collin Morikawa Won the 2020 PGA Championship

Collin Morikawa made a major impact on the PGA Championship last year, producing a devastating display of iron play to finish two shots ahead of Paul Casey and Dustin Johnson. Golfshake's Derek Clements looks back at the event from Harding Park. read more ...


Rory McIlroy Has Happy Memories at Kiawah Island

Rory McIlroy will return to Kiawah Island with some great memories. This was where he landed his second major in 2012. And he did so in sensational style, winning by a record eight shots.  read more ...


View From The Fairway - PGA of America Distances Itself From Trump

Back for 2021, Golfshake's Derek Clements shares his View From The Fairway, in which he reflects on the latest lockdown and the impact on golfers, and the news that the PGA of America has distanced itself away from President Donald Trump. read more ...


Collin Morikawa Clinches First Major in Sensational Fashion

Collin Morikawa continued his sensational season by winning a thrilling US PGA Championship at Harding Park thanks to a brilliant eagle two at the par-four 16th hole, establishing himself as a new major star in golf. Derek Clements reflects on a thrilling final round in California. read more ...


How Much Do You Know About The PGA Championship

The PGA Championship has a rich history within the game, crowning many of the finest players in golf, but how much do you know about it? Take on the latest Golfshake Quiz, where you can test your knowledge on the winners, courses, and moments that have defined this historic event. read more ...


10 Players to Watch at the US PGA

The 102nd PGA Championship at Harding Park will be a unique major, but there is an opportunity for someone to become part of history, joining the list of storied names on the Wanamaker Trophy. Who is most likely to snatch the crown from Brooks Koepka? We take a look at some key stars to look out for at the PGA. read more ...


6 Outsiders to Follow at the US PGA

There are players who are drifting under the radar at Harding Park, with attention fixed on the likes of Brooks Koepka, Justin Thomas and Bryson DeChambeau, but we look at six nams who may surprise them and feature on the leaderboard at the PGA Championship. read more ...


US PGA Championship Preview, Picks & Analysis

Brooks Koepka is looking to complete a historic treble of PGA Championship victories, but he faces stiff competition at Harding Park in the first major of this unique year, with new world number one Justin Thomas, Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau and two-time winner Rory McIlroy among the favourites to lift the Wanamaker Trophy. read more ...


How Brooks Koepka Won the 2019 US PGA

In 2020, Brooks Koepka is remarkably searching for a third consecutive victory at the PGA Championship. Golfshake's Derek Clements looks back at the American's success last year at Bethpage Black, a major that the former world number one nearly lost before grasping the Wanamaker Trophy. read more ...


The US PGA By Numbers

The US PGA Championship holds a rich place in the history of golf, with the likes of Jack Nicklaus, Walter Hagen, Tiger Woods, Sam Snead, Ben Hogan, Nick Price, Vijay Singh and Rory McIlroy all multiple winners. We take a look at some of the key numbers that define the PGA. read more ...


Brief History of the US PGA Championship

The PGA Championship is uniquely the first major of this exatraordinary year, just the latest chapter in an event that dates back to the First World War. Golfshake's Derek Clements takes a brief look at the history and describes what makes this major distinctive. read more ...


Brooks Koepka Joins Legends of the Game by Retaining PGA Championship

It wasn't the victory procession many had expected on Sunday, but Brooks Koepka successfully defended his PGA Championship title at Bethpage Black, making history and joining the legends of the game with a fourth major title in 23 months. Golfshake's Derek Clements recaps a tense and thrilling back-nine in New York. read more ...


8 Outsiders to Follow at the US PGA

With such an impressive field at the PGA Championship, it's hard to identify genuine outside contenders, but we have decided to pick out a group - all ranked outside the Top 20 in the World Rankings - who may just be in with a chance on Sunday. read more ...


How to Pick a Winner at the US PGA Championship

Justin Thomas' absence means that 99 of the Top 100 in the Official World Golf Ranking are playing in the 101st PGA Championship at Bethpage Black on Long Island, New York. With such a strong field competing on a formidable layout, it's a challenge to pick a potential winner, but there are themes and methods that could identify a likely candidate.  read more ...


The US PGA Championship Preview, Picks & Analysis

The game's best players have headed to the formidable Bethpage Black for the 101st PGA Championship. Dustin Johnson, Rory McIlroy, defending champion Brooks Koepka, and Tiger Woods are considered the favourites, but who is going to lift the Wanamaker Trophy on Sunday? Golfshake's Derek Clements previews the year's second major. read more ...


5 to Watch at the US PGA Championship

All 100 of the Top 100 in the Official World Golf Ranking are playing in this week's PGA Championship at Bethpage Black. Golfshake's Derek Clements has picked out five the main contenders for the PGA, assessing their chances of success. read more ...


The US PGA Championship By Numbers

Often considered the least distinctive of the major championships, the PGA nonetheless has a rich history. Golfshake's Derek Clements has brought together some key stats and figures that tell its story for the 2019 edition. read more ...


Bethpage Black Hole by Hole Guide

This week's 101st PGA Championship is being contested at the fearsome Black Course at Bethpage State Park, Long Island, New York. We take a closer look at each of the holes that will stage the quest for the Wanamaker Trophy. read more ...


Elegant Adam Scott Proved His Quality Again at the PGA

Attention has been understandably fixed on eventual victor Brooks Koepka and the thrilling resurgent performance of Tiger Woods, but former world number one Adam Scott enjoyed a welcome renaissance of his own at the PGA Championship, contending throughout on Sunday as he looked to add the year's final major to his Masters title of 2013.  read more ...


Placing the Achievements of Brooks Koepka in History

Brooks Koepka won his third major title in 14 months at the PGA on Sunday. It places the 28-year-old American in rare company, joining greats of the game with his achievements. We look at just where they sit with the legends of golf. read more ...


Brooks Koepka Joins the Greats with Third Major Title at Engrossing PGA

Brooks Koepka won his third major title in 18 months - joining the greats of American golf - as he fended off a breathtaking charge from a resurgent Tiger Woods to claim the Wanamaker Trophy at the PGA Championship. read more ...


5 Outsiders to Follow at the PGA

We have decided to take a look further down the field - at players with odds at or greater than 100/1 - to identify a potential surprise champion who could emerge through the pack and surprise the fancied runners at the PGA Championship. read more ...


US PGA Championship Preview, Picks & Analysis

Justin Thomas defends the Wannamaker Trophy at the PGA Championship, which is the last chance for golf's biggest names to secure a major title this year. Dustin Johnson, Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods are among those chasing. Golfshake's Derek Clements looks ahead to what promises to be a compelling event from Bellerive. read more ...


7 Players to Watch at the US PGA

Who is going to lift the Wanamaker Trophy on Sunday at Bellerive? Golfshake's Derek Clements has picked out key names to watch - including one outsider - for the 2018 US PGA Championship. read more ...


How to Watch the US PGA Championship

This year's PGA Championship won't be televised in the UK & Ireland as neither Sky Sports or the BBC secured the rights, instead the major will be available online via streaming from Eleven Sports. Golfshake's Derek Clements has all the information that you need. read more ...


The US PGA Championship by Numbers

The PGA Championship is the final major of the year, and has etched quite a history since it began over a century ago. Golfshake's Derek Clements has picked out some facts and figures to take note of: the US PGA Championship by Numbers! read more ...


Hole-by-Hole Guide to Bellerive Country Club

This year's PGA Championship is being contested at Bellerive Country Club in Missouri. The course has previously hosted the PGA in 1992, when Nick Price won, and the 1965 U.S. Open, secured by Gary Player as he completed the career Grand Slam. Now, major golf has returned, and we take a look at the 18 holes that make up this 7,329 yard layout. read more ...


2018 PGA Championship to be Exclusively Broadcast Across Online Platforms

Following an enthralling Open at Carnoustie, attention now turns to the year's final men's major, the PGA Championship, but for golf fans across the UK & Ireland, they will have to rely on following online coverage of the 100th edition from Bellerive, as ELEVEN SPORTS have secured live and exclusive rights to the event.  read more ...


Was Quail Hollow Really Too Hard for the World's Best Golfers?

Quail Hollow member, Webb Simpson was one of several players who remarked on the difficulty of the course and setup during this year's PGA Championship. Was it really too hard the game's best players? Derek Clements looks at the issue. read more ...


No Need to Doubt Thomas after American Lands US PGA Title

WHILE many of those around him were losing their heads and their composure, Justin Thomas kept his and emerged at the end of four brutal days at Quail Hollow as the 2017 US PGA champion. Golfshake's Derek Clements reports. read more ...


PGA Championship is Fitting and Perfect Major Stage for Justin Thomas

Son and Grandson of PGA Professionals, Justin Thomas' dramatic major victory at the PGA Championship was the perfect stage and moment for the 24-year-old to achieve his huge breakthrough. Golfshake's Kieran Clark looks at why it was an extra special achievement for the American. read more ...


Jordan & Rory and the Race for the Grand Slam

Jordan Spieth has the opportunity to make history and complete the Career Grand Slam at Quail Hollow this week. Rory McIlroy just needs the Masters to join the most exclusive of golf clubs. Who will get there first? Golfshake's Kieran Clark looks at the race to sporting immortality. read more ...


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