The PGA Championship is the all-professional major championship with 156 players competing annually for the Wanamaker Trophy, one of the most precious possessions of golf. The tournament was hosted by the Southern Hills Country Club in Tusla, Oklahoma from May 19-22. This was also the 104th PGA Championship.
Here's what to know about the PGA Championship 2022:
1. Who Won The 2022 PGA Championship?
This year, Justin Thomas won the 2022 PGA Championship after shooting a final day 67 to finish five under and claimed victory. The 29-year-old had already won the major prior to this in 2017 making this his second PGA Championship win and his 15th PGA Tour victory in total.
2. What Is The Prize For Winning PGA Championship?
The winner gets to hoist the Wanamaker Trophy (PGA Championship trophy) which was named after Rodman Wanamaker, the founder of the Professional Golfers Association of America. This trophy weighs 27 pounds and is about 28 inches tall, which makes it the largest of the four major championship trophies.
The winner of the Championship also gets prize money of around $2.7 million with a total purse of $15 million, a 25% increase from the previous year.
Players making the cut but finishing below 70th receive a reduction of $100 each. Players who miss the cut and finish 36 holes, each receive $3,100. Any player making the cut but not submitting at a score of 72-hole also receives $3,100.
3. Some PGA Championship Fun Facts You Probably Didn't Know:
- The PGA Championship trophy, one of the largest trophies in the world was actually named after a keen golfer and also the founder of PGA Rodman Wanamaker. Rodman was a department store magnate who owned stores in several places.
- The winner of the championship gets to hold the replica of the actual trophy for one year. The real trophy is safely in the hands of the PGA of America, as back in 1928 it went missing by great golfer Walter Hagan.
- America-born players have won a total 77 numbers of PGA Championships. Whereas, South Africa and Australia won four each- followed by Scotland, England, and Fiji two times.
- Back in 1916, the purse for the first PGA Championship was $2,580, and the winner got $500. The prize money increased to $100,000 in 1983 and hit $1 million for the first time in 2003.
FAQs On The PGA Championship
1. What does the winner of the PGA Championship get?
The winner gets to hoist the Wanamaker Trophy which was named after Rodman Wanamaker, the founder of the Professional Golfers Association of America. The winner of the Championship also gets prize money of around $2.7 million with a total purse of $15 million, a 25% increase from the previous year.
2. Is the PGA Championship a major?
Yes, it is one of four majors in golf which also includes The Masters, U.S Open and The Open Championship.
3. When was the first PGA Championship?
The first ever PGA Championship dates back to October 10, 1916, at Siwanoy Country Club in Bronxville, New York. The first-ever winner was Jim Barned who revived total prize money of $500 and a diamond-studded gold medal by none other than Rodman Wanamaker.
4. Who owns the PGA Championship?
The PGA of America.
5. What are the PGA Championship winner benefits?
In 2022, the winner receives a total of $2.7 million out of the $15 million purse. Justin Thomas won exactly that along with taking home the historic Wanamaker trophy before returning it next year after which he will be provided with a 90% replica of the trophy. Plus, the winner will be given points, the 100 Official World Golf Ranking points to be exact as well as 600 FedEx Cup points. Not only that but the winner will also get a lifetime exemption into the event.
6. How much do caddies make on the PGA Tour?
On average, caddies can make anywhere from $1500 to $3000 a week though some caddies opt for a higher paycheck whenever a lower percentage of winnings comes their way. But it is important to note that every caddie typically negotiates their earnings themselves.
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