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Fox News
16 hours ago
- Sport
- Fox News
Former World No 1 recreates Oakmont's conditions at home as he seeks first major win in nearly a decade
It's been a while since Jason Day has been in the winner's circle of a major. His lone major victory is approaching its 10-year anniversary (Aug. 16, to be exact) when the Australian took home the PGA Championship at Whistling Straits during a run when Day was the most dominant golfer on the planet and ranked No. 1 in the world. But since then, it's been a roller coaster. He has battled numerous injuries and went winless over a five-year span. In early 2023, he was ranked 175th. Entering the U.S. Open, he ranks 39th. And while he hasn't won in nearly two years, he's been much more consistent. He just needs to shake off these injuries; he recently missed some time with a wrist issue. "[My golf game has] been good at times, I would say. But it's been choppy, because I'll be playing good and then obviously get an injury, and then I'll take a time off, and then I come back and I'll play good again, and then I get another injury. So it's just been … very, very difficult to get any sort of momentum," Day said in a recent interview with Fox News Digital. "So I've played solid golf and I've had some good finishes, but I just can't believe we're halfway through the season now, and I feel like the year's gone very, very fast, but obviously, when you're injured, you're sitting out a lot and just waiting around until … your body heals. So decent golf, could play a little bit better, obviously. Everyone can do that." This weekend's U.S. Open will be the first time he's out on the course since last month's PGA Championship as he nursed the aforementioned wrist injury. But he might be more prepared for the Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, than anyone else. Day, thanks to his partnership with TruGreen, was able to recently build his front lawn into Oakmont conditions: fast green, thick rough, all the fun stuff that any U.S. Open holds. "I do have a golf course in my front yard, and I know how important it is to have the correct people in place to be able to make that happen. I'm preparing for the U.S. Open coming up, and we're doing everything we can to mimic the conditions that we have at the U.S. Open," Day said. "TruGreen handles that, and it's nice to be able drive past and go, 'Man, that lawn looks really nice.' It's that time of year when things are heating up, and when we get to the meat of the summer, things will dry out, so you need a team behind you to keep things looking mint." "If you're on a simulator, and you're playing Oakmont, you can see what the course is going to give you. But here, I can grow the course, I can speed the greens, I can grow the rough, I can firm my course out," Day added. While Day may be out of that No. 1 contention, a victory on Sunday may just put him back on that path that he's been dying for. "Being No. 1 in the world, I knew how hard it was to get there, the work and effort and distractions that came with it. It's hard to sit there and say injuries have taken me out of some momentum," Day said. "But a career is very long. I'm trying to get these recent injuries behind me, and if I can have some healthy years and hit the ball hard, focus on what I need to do, hopefully I'll give myself a chance to challenge some of the best in the world." Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.


USA Today
14-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
PGA Championship winners by year: Complete list of every champion since 1916
PGA Championship winners by year: Complete list of every champion since 1916 Xander Schauffele is the defending champion heading into the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, which is golf's second major of the year. Show Caption Hide Caption 2025 PGA Championship preview: Rory McIlroy leads loaded field Fresh off his Masters win, Rory McIlroy headlines a stacked field at the 2025 PGA Championship. It's PGA Championship week and professional golf's second major of 2025 will once again feature a loaded field in pursuit of the Wannamaker Trophy. First-round action begins Thursday at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, which also played host to the 2017 PGA Championship won by Justin Thomas. He was there earlier this week with most of the living PGA Championship winners from the past when defending champion Xander Schauffele hosted the event's annual champions' dinner. The first PGA Championship was contested in 1916 and the tournament has been taking place every year since with pauses only for World War I and World War II. The winners list is a who's who from the sport's history, with legends of the game like Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods and unlikely champions like John Daly and Shaun Micheel. Here's a look at every previous PGA Championship winner ahead of the 2025 event: PGA CHAMPIONSHIP 2025: Ranking every golfer in the field by their odds PGA Championship winners by year: Complete list of champions 2024 : Xander Schauffele, Valhalla G.C. : Xander Schauffele, Valhalla G.C. 2023 : Brooks Koepka, Oak Hill C.C. : Brooks Koepka, Oak Hill C.C. 2022 : Justin Thomas, Southern Hills C.C. : Justin Thomas, Southern Hills C.C. 2021 : Phil Mickelson, Kiawah Island : Phil Mickelson, Kiawah Island 2020 : Collin Morikawa, TPC Harding Park : Collin Morikawa, TPC Harding Park 2019 : Brooks Koepka, Bethpage Black : Brooks Koepka, Bethpage Black 2018 : Brooks Koepka, Bellerive C.C. : Brooks Koepka, Bellerive C.C. 2017 : Justin Thomas, Quail Hollow C.C. : Justin Thomas, Quail Hollow C.C. 2016 : Jimmy Walker, Baltusrol G.C. : Jimmy Walker, Baltusrol G.C. 2015 : Jason Day, Whistling Straits : Jason Day, Whistling Straits 2014 : Rory McIlroy, Valhalla G.C. : Rory McIlroy, Valhalla G.C. 2013 : Jason Dufner, Oak Hill C.C. : Jason Dufner, Oak Hill C.C. 2012 : Rory McIlroy, Kiawah Island : Rory McIlroy, Kiawah Island 2011 : Keegan Bradley, Atlanta Athletic Club : Keegan Bradley, Atlanta Athletic Club 2010 : Martin Kaymer, Whistling Straits : Martin Kaymer, Whistling Straits 2009 : Y.E. Yang, Hazeltine National G.C. : Y.E. Yang, Hazeltine National G.C. 2008 : Pádraig Harrington, Oakland Hills : Pádraig Harrington, Oakland Hills 2007 : Tiger Woods, Southern Hills C.C. : Tiger Woods, Southern Hills C.C. 2006 : Tiger Woods, Medinah C.C. : Tiger Woods, Medinah C.C. 2005 : Phil Mickelson, Baltusrol G.C. : Phil Mickelson, Baltusrol G.C. 2004 : Vijay Singh, Whistling Straits : Vijay Singh, Whistling Straits 2003 : Shaun Micheel, Oak Hill C.C. : Shaun Micheel, Oak Hill C.C. 2002 : Rich Beem, Hazeltine National G.C. : Rich Beem, Hazeltine National G.C. 2001 : David Toms, Atlanta Athletic Club : David Toms, Atlanta Athletic Club 2000 : Tiger Woods, Valhalla C.C. : Tiger Woods, Valhalla C.C. 1999 : Tiger Woods, Medinah C.C. : Tiger Woods, Medinah C.C. 1998 : Vijay Singh, Sahalee C.C. : Vijay Singh, Sahalee C.C. 1997 : Davis Love III, Winged Foot C.C. : Davis Love III, Winged Foot C.C. 1996 : Mark Brooks, Valhalla G.C. : Mark Brooks, Valhalla G.C. 1995 : Steve Elkington, Riviera C.C. : Steve Elkington, Riviera C.C. 1994 : Nick Price, Southern Hills C.C. : Nick Price, Southern Hills C.C. 1993 : Paul Azinger, Inverness Club : Paul Azinger, Inverness Club 1992 : Nick Price, Bellerive C.C. : Nick Price, Bellerive C.C. 1991 : John Daly, Crooked Stick G.C. : John Daly, Crooked Stick G.C. 1990 : Wayne Grady, Shoal Creek G.C.C. : Wayne Grady, Shoal Creek G.C.C. 1989 : Payne Stewart, Kemper Lakes G.C. : Payne Stewart, Kemper Lakes G.C. 1988 : Jeff Sluman, Oak Tree G.C. : Jeff Sluman, Oak Tree G.C. 1987 : Larry Nelson, PGA National : Larry Nelson, PGA National 1986 : Bob Tway, Inverness Club : Bob Tway, Inverness Club 1985 : Hubert Green, Cherry Hills C.C. : Hubert Green, Cherry Hills C.C. 1984 : Lee Trevino, Shoal Creek G.C.C. : Lee Trevino, Shoal Creek G.C.C. 1983 : Hal Sutton, Riviera C.C. : Hal Sutton, Riviera C.C. 1982 : Raymond Floyd, Southern Hills C.C. : Raymond Floyd, Southern Hills C.C. 1981 : Larry Nelson, Atlanta Athletic Club : Larry Nelson, Atlanta Athletic Club 1980 : Jack Nicklaus, Oak Hill C.C. : Jack Nicklaus, Oak Hill C.C. 1979 : David Graham, Oakland Hills C.C. : David Graham, Oakland Hills C.C. 1978 : John Mahaffey, Oakmont C.C. : John Mahaffey, Oakmont C.C. 1977 : Lanny Wadkins, Pebble Beach Golf Links : Lanny Wadkins, Pebble Beach Golf Links 1976 : Dave Stockton, Congressional C.C. : Dave Stockton, Congressional C.C. 1975 : Jack Nicklaus, Firestone C.C. : Jack Nicklaus, Firestone C.C. 1974 : Lee Trevino, Tanglewood Park : Lee Trevino, Tanglewood Park 1973 : Jack Nicklaus, Canterbury G.C. : Jack Nicklaus, Canterbury G.C. 1972 : Gary Player, Oakland Hills C.C. : Gary Player, Oakland Hills C.C. 1971 : Jack Nicklaus, PGA National : Jack Nicklaus, PGA National 1970 : Dave Stockton, Southern Hills C.C. : Dave Stockton, Southern Hills C.C. 1969 : Raymond Floyd, NCR C.C. : Raymond Floyd, NCR C.C. 1968 : Julius Boros, Pecan Valley G.C. : Julius Boros, Pecan Valley G.C. 1967 : Don January, Columbine C.C. : Don January, Columbine C.C. 1966 : Al Geiberger, Firestone C.C. : Al Geiberger, Firestone C.C. 1965 : Dave Marr, Laurel Valley G.C. : Dave Marr, Laurel Valley G.C. 1964 : Bobby Nichols, Columbus C.C. : Bobby Nichols, Columbus C.C. 1963 : Jack Nicklaus, Dallas Athletic Club : Jack Nicklaus, Dallas Athletic Club 1962 : Gary Player, Aronimink G.C. : Gary Player, Aronimink G.C. 1961 : Jerry Barber, Olympia Fields C.C. : Jerry Barber, Olympia Fields C.C. 1960: Jay Hebert, Firestone C.C. 1959 : Bob Rosburg, Minneapolis G.C. : Bob Rosburg, Minneapolis G.C. 1958 : Dow Finsterwald, Llanerch C.C. : Dow Finsterwald, Llanerch C.C. 1957 : Lionel Hebert, Miami Valley G.C. : Lionel Hebert, Miami Valley G.C. 1956 : Jack Burke Jr., Blue Hill C.C. : Jack Burke Jr., Blue Hill C.C. 1955 : Doug Ford, Meadowbrook C.C. : Doug Ford, Meadowbrook C.C. 1954 : Chick Harbert, Keller G.C. : Chick Harbert, Keller G.C. 1953 : Walter Burkemo, Birmingham C.C. : Walter Burkemo, Birmingham C.C. 1952 : Jim Turnesa, Big Spring C.C. : Jim Turnesa, Big Spring C.C. 1951 : Sam Snead, Oakmont C.C. : Sam Snead, Oakmont C.C. 1950 : Chandler Harper, Scioto C.C. : Chandler Harper, Scioto C.C. 1949 : Sam Snead, Belmont Golf Course : Sam Snead, Belmont Golf Course 1948 : Ben Hogan, Norwood Hills C.C. : Ben Hogan, Norwood Hills C.C. 1947 : Jim Ferrier, Plum Hollow C.C. : Jim Ferrier, Plum Hollow C.C. 1946 : Ben Hogan, Portland G.C. : Ben Hogan, Portland G.C. 1945 : Byron Nelson, Moraine C.C. : Byron Nelson, Moraine C.C. 1944 : Bob Hamilton, Manito G.C.C. : Bob Hamilton, Manito G.C.C. 1943 : No Tournament (World War II) : No Tournament (World War II) 1942 : Sam Snead, Seaview C.C. : Sam Snead, Seaview C.C. 1941 : Vic Ghezzi, Cherry Hills C.C. : Vic Ghezzi, Cherry Hills C.C. 1940 : Byron Nelson, Hershey C.C. : Byron Nelson, Hershey C.C. 1939 : Henry Picard, Pomonok C.C. : Henry Picard, Pomonok C.C. 1938 : Paul Runyan, Shawnee C.C. : Paul Runyan, Shawnee C.C. 1937 : Denny Shute, Pittsburgh Field Club : Denny Shute, Pittsburgh Field Club 1936 : Denny Shute, Pinehurst Resort #2 : Denny Shute, Pinehurst Resort #2 1935 : Johnny Revolta, Twin Hills G.C.C. : Johnny Revolta, Twin Hills G.C.C. 1934 : Paul Runyan, The Park C.C. : Paul Runyan, The Park C.C. 1933 : Gene Sarazen, Blue Mound C.C. : Gene Sarazen, Blue Mound C.C. 1932 : Olin Dutra, Keller G.C. : Olin Dutra, Keller G.C. 1931 : Tom Creavy, Wannamoisett C.C. : Tom Creavy, Wannamoisett C.C. 1930 : Tommy Armour, Fresh Meadow C.C. : Tommy Armour, Fresh Meadow C.C. 1929 : Leo Diegel, Hillcrest C.C. : Leo Diegel, Hillcrest C.C. 1928 : Leo Diegel, Baltimore C.C. : Leo Diegel, Baltimore C.C. 1927 : Walter Hagen, Cedar Crest C.C. : Walter Hagen, Cedar Crest C.C. 1926 : Walter Hagen, Salisbury C.C. : Walter Hagen, Salisbury C.C. 1925 : Walter Hagen, Olympia Fields C.C. : Walter Hagen, Olympia Fields C.C. 1924 : Walter Hagen, French Lick Springs G.C. : Walter Hagen, French Lick Springs G.C. 1923 : Gene Sarazen, Pelham C.C. : Gene Sarazen, Pelham C.C. 1922 : Gene Sarazen, Oakmont C.C. : Gene Sarazen, Oakmont C.C. 1921 : Walter Hagen, Inwood C.C. : Walter Hagen, Inwood C.C. 1920 : Jock Hutchison, Flossmoor C.C. : Jock Hutchison, Flossmoor C.C. 1919 : Jim Barnes, Engineers C.C. : Jim Barnes, Engineers C.C. 1918 : No Tournament (World War I) : No Tournament (World War I) 1917 : No Tournament (World War I) : No Tournament (World War I) 1916: Jim Barnes, Siwanoy C.C. Watch the PGA Championship with Fubo PGA Championship 2025: TV, streaming and where to watch The 2025 PGA Championship will be broadcast by ESPN during the first two rounds on Thursday and Friday, with ESPN and CBS slated to televise the final two rounds on Saturday and Sunday. ESPN+ and Fubo will have streaming coverage of all four rounds at the PGA Championship, while viewers can stream the action on Paramount+ during the weekend coverage. First Round: Thursday, May 15 (All times Eastern) 6a.m.-11 a.m. on ESPN+ 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on ESPN, ESPN+ and Fubo Second Round: Friday, May 16 6a.m.-11 a.m. on ESPN+ 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on ESPN, ESPN+ and Fubo Third Round: Saturday, May 17 7-9 a.m. on ESPN+ 9 a.m.-12 p.m. on ESPN, ESPN+ and Fubo 12-7 p.m. on CBS, Paramount+, ESPN+ and Fubo Final Round: Sunday, May 18


USA Today
12-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
What is the playoff format at the PGA Championship? History of playoffs for Wanamaker
What is the playoff format at the PGA Championship? History of playoffs for Wanamaker There were playoffs to decide each of the first two major championships of the year, the Masters for the men and the Chevron Championship for the women. But what is the playoff format at the PGA Championship? It has changed over the years. The 2025 PGA Championship is set for May 15-18 at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. Justin Thomas won his first PGA title in 2017 at Quail Hollow, the last time the major was contested there. PGA Championship playoff format The PGA of America employs a three-hole aggregate to determine its champion. Which three holes are used depends on the course the PGA Championship is at each year. If two or more players are tied after 72 holes, they will compete over three additional holes with the player producing the lowest total score winning. If players are still tied, sudden death is implemented. The PGA of America switched was first used in 2000, when Tiger Woods beat Bob May at Valhalla. When was the last PGA Championship playoff? Justin Thomas defeated Will Zalatoris in 2022 at Southern Hills to win his second Wanamaker. History of PGA Championship playoffs with aggregate 2000: Tiger Woods beats Bob May, Valhalla 2004: Vijay Singh beats Chris DiMarco, Justin Leonard, Whistling Straits 2010: Martin Kaymer beats Bubba Watson, Whistling Straits 2011: Keegan Bradley beats Jason Dufner, Atlanta Athletic Club 2022: Justin Thomas beats Will Zalatoris, Southern Hills Playoff format for other majors The Masters, where Rory McIlroy beat Justin Rose in a playoff, uses sudden death. The U.S. Open uses a two-hole aggregate. The Open Championship uses a four-hole aggregate.

NBC Sports
01-05-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
What is the PGA Championship playoff format?
Live From unpacks Xander Schauffele's major championship breakthrough at Valhalla and remaining steadfast in a tight battle down the stretch, as well as what this could mean for his career moving forward. If a playoff is needed to determine the winner of the PGA Championship, the PGA of America employs a three-hole aggregate session. This format was first used at Valhalla in 2000, when Tiger Woods defeated Bob May. Here's a look at the instances when the format was needed to hand out the Wanamaker Trophy (there hasn't yet been a sudden-death playoff following the three-hole aggregate): 2022: Justin Thomas def. Will Zalatoris, Southern Hills CC 2011: Keegan Bradley def. Jason Dufner, Atlanta Athletic Club 2010: Martin Kaymer def. Bubba Watson, Whistling Straits 2004: Vijay Singh def. Chris DiMarco and Justin Leonard, Whistling Straits 2000: Tiger Woods def. Bob May, Valhalla Golf Club This year's PGA Championship will be contested May 15-18 at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. As for the other men's major playoff formats, the Masters uses sudden death, the U.S. Open two-hole aggregate and The Open four-hole aggregate.


USA Today
30-01-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
This nine-time Ryder Cupper will return as a vice captain at Bethpage
This nine-time Ryder Cupper will return as a vice captain at Bethpage Nine-time U.S. Ryder Cupper Jim Furyk was named as one of Keegan Bradley's vice captains for the 45th Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black in September. Furyk, who captained the victorious U.S. team at the Presidents Cup in Montreal in October, joins Webb Simpson, Brandt Snedeker and Kevin Kisner who were previously appointed by Bradley as vice captains. 'Having Jim as a member of our leadership team is a huge advantage for us moving forward,' said Bradley. 'I had the privilege of playing for him in last year's Presidents Cup, and his exceptional leadership, unwavering demeanor and wealth of experience made a huge impression on all of us. He knows what it takes to succeed in Ryder Cups, and I cannot wait to work alongside him as we prepare for Bethpage Black.' Furyk returns to the U.S. team room as a vice captain for the fourth time after previously serving during victories in 2016 at Hazeltine National Golf Club and in 2021 at Whistling Straits. Additionally, Furyk captained the U.S. Team at the 2018 Ryder Cup at Le Golf National in Guyancourt, France. The 54-year-old represented the U.S. in nine consecutive Ryder Cups (1997, '99, 2002, '04, '06, '08, '10, '12, 14). His nine appearances as a player rank second all-time in U.S. Ryder Cup team history while his 34 career matches are tied for third. 'I am truly honored to be chosen as one of Keegan's Vice Captains for the 2025 Ryder Cup,' said Furyk. 'There is nothing in our game quite like the experience of representing the U.S. in the Ryder Cup. I'm excited to work closely with Keegan, who brings incredible passion and leadership, as well as Webb, Brandt and Kevin to help our team re-claim the Cup this September.' Furyk brings an added bonus that if Bradley were to qualify for his own team, he has previous experience calling the shots and could step in as a leader while Bradley competes. Late last year, Furyk gave this response when asked if he would like to be part of Bradley's Ryder Cup staff: 'I'll do whatever Keegan wants. It's his team. He's got to make the decisions for who best follows him and either way, I've let him know that, you know, in one sense, I really wish he was an assistant this year, because he would have got a really good look behind the scenes of what we're doing. But I'm also happy for him as a player and glad that we got to pick him, and he had a heck of a week as well. I let him know that we need to spend some time together, and I could kind of lead him through the months leading up, the weeks leading up, the days leading up, kind of why some decisions are made. I think it's a big deal that Sneds was in the room as well. And I think he can be a big help as well.'