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Japan Times
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Japan Times
Club pro Michael Block qualifies for PGA Championship
Michael Block, the Southern California golf pro who shot into the spotlight at the 2023 PGA Championship with a legendary effort including, a slam-dunk ace, has qualified for the 2025 tournament, which will be held from May 15 to 18 at Quail Hollow in Charlotte, North Carolina. Block, 48, beat the odds again this week when he tied for third as 20 of 312 club pros qualified for the major through the PGA Professional Championship, a four-day event at the PGA Golf Club's Wanamaker Course in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Block, the head pro at Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club, carded rounds of 64-71-75-74 to finish at 4-under par. Tyler Collet of Vero Beach, Florida, won by 10 shots with a record-breaking 15 under.
Reuters
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Block party on: Club pro qualifies for PGA Championship
May 2 - Michael Block, the Southern California golf pro who shot into the spotlight at the 2023 PGA Championship with a legendary effort including a slam-dunk ace, has qualified for the 2025 tournament on May 15-18 at Quail Hollow in Charlotte, N.C. Block, 48, beat the odds again this week when he tied for third as 20 of 312 club pros qualified for the major through the PGA Professional Championship, a four-day event at the PGA Golf Club's Wanamaker Course in Port St. Lucie, Fla. The head pro at Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club, Block carded rounds of 64-71-75-74 to finish at 4 under par. Tyler Collet of Vero Beach, Fla., won by 10 shots with a record-breaking 15 under. "The goal this week was to kind of show my kid (caddie Ethan) the nuances of playing golf, and I think I did," said Block, who is from Mission Viejo, Calif. "Keep it in the fairway off the tee. Hit the green. If you miss the green, get up and down, make a conservative chip, and then be a decent putter. I think I showed him a good way to do it. And if I finish third, fourth or fifth, or whatever it is, as long as I'm in the top 20, I'm going to Quail Hollow and I'm very happy." He will play in the PGA Championship for a seventh time but has made the cut only once, when he captured the attention of fans and media by turning the 2023 event at Oak Hill into a "Block Party." Block tied for 15th with the aid of a hole-in-one at the par-3 15th hole in the final round, witnessed by the golf world including playing partner Rory McIlroy. That Sunday, he also saved par with a clutch up-and-down from off the green and 8-foot putt at No. 18 to secure a top-15 finish and automatic invitation to the 2024 PGA Championship.
Daily Mail
01-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Legendary golf coach, who charges £93 a lesson, is set to go head-to-head with Masters champion Rory McIlroy after qualifying for PGA Championship
Michael Block could be reunited with Masters champion Rory McIlroy after the famed golf coach qualified for next month's PGA Championships. Block, 48, qualified the major at Quail Hollow after finishing in a tie for third at the PGA Professional Championship. The top 20 finishers secured entry into the tournament, which will take place from May 15 to 18. Block's appearance will rekindle memories of his famous run at the 2023 PGA Championships. As the head professional at the Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club, who charged around $125 (£93) for lesson, Block enjoyed a memorable weekend at Oak Hill. Block had never made a cut at a major event during his career but found himself challenging at the top of the leaderboard, tying for eighth heading into the final day. UNBELIEVABLE! MICHAEL BLOCK JUST DUNKED A HOLE-IN-ONE! — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) May 21, 2023 Block gave a memorable reaction when he was informed he was paired with McIlroy for the final round, responding 'You serious?', before adding 'Wow. That should be fun, we're going to have a good time.' His stunning week continued when he hit slam-dunk hole-in-one during the final round. Reacting to the shot, he turned to McIlroy and immediately asked, 'Rory, did it go in?' before getting a hug from the star. Block eventually ended one-over-par to seal a 15th-placed finish, earning at the 2024 PGA Championship. The top 15 finish also earned him an incredible £245,000 in prize money, vastly exceeding his previously biggest prize from a tournament of £56,000. Block was unable to repeat his heroics last year, after failing to make the cut on his return to the PGA Championships. He has made just one PGA Tour start since last year's PGA Championship, missing the cut at the 2024 Charles Schwab Challenge. Having qualified for a major for the seventh time in his career, Block will be hoping to repeat his dream run later this month. A possible reunion with McIlroy could be possible, with the newly crowned Masters champion hoping to secure back-to-back majors this year.
