Jesse Droemer survived a late bogey by finishing with three pars at windy Bandon Dunes to close with a 2-under 70 and win the PGA Professional Championship.
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Players are facing a stern test during the opening round of the 99th PGA Championship, where sunny skies have allowed Quail Hollow Club to start out firm and fast.
While the golf world continued to digest Tuesday’s announcement that the PGA Championship will be played in May beginning in 2019, one group had already started considering what it all means.
See which players you can expect to contend this week with the Wanamaker Trophy at stake, as Quail Hollow hosts the PGA Championship for the first time.
The shift of the PGA Championship to May could be followed by other dramatic changes, including a timely conclusion to the season.
The PGA Championship will officially move to May beginning with the 2019 tournament at Bethpage Black in New York, according to an Associated Press report.
Twice a winner at Quail Hollow, Rory McIlroy heads into the PGA Championship as a slight betting favorite over Jordan Spieth.
Two-time PGA Championship winner Rory McIlroy will be joined by Rickie Fowler and Jon Rahm for the first two rounds next week at Quail Hollow.
A decision has yet to be made on potentially moving the PGA Championship to May, but PGA of America CEO Pete Bevacqua shed some light on his organization’s thought process in a recent video to PGA professionals.
If the PGA of America decides to move the PGA Championship to May, Jack Nicklaus is potentially willing to offer up Muirfield Village as a major venue.
The PGA of America announced that Southern Hills will host the PGA Championship for a record fifth time, with a tournament date sometime before 2030.
European Tour chief executive Keith Pelley expects a decision on a possible date shift for the PGA Championship to be made by the end of August.
The PGA of America announced Tuesday that players will be allowed to wear shorts during practice rounds for the first time at this year’s PGA Championship.