Michael Block, the unexpected star of the 2023 PGA Championship at Oak Hill, has secured his spot back on the major championship stage.
Block, a California native, won over the crowds two years ago when he became the first PGA professional to land in the top 15 at the PGA Championship in nearly 40 years. His memorable week was punctuated by playing alongside Rory McIlroy in the tournament’s final round – something that blew him away – and scoring a hole-in-one in front of the five-time major champion.
Now 48, Block is aiming to make more waves at the PGA Championship after earning his place at Quail Hollow. The competition kicks off in North Carolina on May 15. Block clinched his spot at Quail Hollow by coming third in the PGA Professional Championship. The grueling tournament began with 312 players and wrapped up at the PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida , last Thursday…