PGA Tour

The roots of the modern PGA Tour stretch back to April 10, 1916, when the Professional Golfers' Association of America (PGA) was formed. The modern tour recognizes wins from this era as 'PGA Tour' victories despite the formal founding of the tour as a separate entity coming much later.

The first PGA Championship is held at Siwanoy Country Club in Bronxville, N.Y., and is won by James M. Barnes.

Gene Sarazen, at the age of 20, achieved a remarkable feat by winning both the U.S. Open at Skokie Country Club in Glencoe, Ill. and the PGA Championship at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pa., becoming the first to hold both titles simultaneously.

The Ryder Cup is a biennial men's golf competition between teams from Europe and the United States. It is considered one of the highest profile events in golf, outranking the majors. The competition does not offer prize money, but the pride of winning is immense.

Babe Didrikson Zaharias made history as the first woman to play in a PGA TOUR event, receiving a sponsor exemption to participate in The Cascades Open.

The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am is a professional golf tournament on the PGA Tour. It is held annually in California, United States, and features both professional and amateur golfers.

In 1938, Babe Zaharias made history by becoming the first woman to compete in a PGA Tour event, breaking the gender barrier in professional golf.

The 1945 PGA Championship was a major golf tournament that attracted top players from around the world.

Ben Hogan suffered critical injuries in a head-on collision of his automobile with a Greyhound bus in rural Texas. This event had a profound impact on the golfing community and raised awareness about road safety.

Ben Hogan achieved a remarkable feat by winning three major championships: the Masters, U.S. Open, and the only Open Championship he ever played. Additionally, the PGA constitutional amendment allowed for 'Approved Entries,' breaking golf's 'color barrier' and enabling non-members to play in tournaments if invited by sponsors.

In 1958, Arnold Palmer achieved his first Masters win, a significant milestone in his golfing career.

The AT&T Byron Nelson is a PGA Tour golf tournament named in honor of golfer Byron Nelson. It has been part of the PGA Tour schedule since 1968.

The 3M Open is a professional golf tournament on the PGA Tour. It has been held annually in Minnesota, United States, since 2019.

In 1972, Jack Nicklaus demonstrated his golfing prowess by triumphing in 7 tournaments, solidifying his position as a legendary golfer.

Tim Finchem became the third commissioner of the PGA TOUR on June 1, 1994, and during his 22 years in office, he expanded the TOUR’s international footprint and introduced events such as the Presidents Cup, the World Golf Championships, and the FedExCup race.

The 1997 Masters Tournament was won by Tiger Woods, marking his first major championship victory and a historic moment in golf history.

The 1998 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am was a significant event in golf, and Phil Mickelson's participation and performance added to the tournament's prestige.

On July 27, 1999, Tiger Woods achieved the PGA Player of the Year Award in his first complete season on the PGA Tour.

Tiger Woods, at the age of 23, wins the 81st PGA Championship at Medinah (Ill.) Country Club, making him the fifth youngest winner in history.

In 2003, Tiger Woods made history by becoming the first golfer since Gene Sarazen in 1930 to win the same tournament for four consecutive years. He dominated the competition by an impressive 11-shot lead.

In 2008, Tiger Woods clinched his fifth victory at Bay Hill by sinking a 25-foot birdie putt on the 72nd hole to defeat Bart Bryant. This win marked his fifth consecutive triumph in the tournaments he had played in.

Tiger Woods won the 2008 Buick Invitational, marking his first two starts of the season with victories.

Tiger Woods secured his second consecutive victory of the season by winning the 2008 World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship.

Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland made history by winning the PGA Championship at The Ocean Course in Kiawah Island, S.C. with a record-breaking victory margin of eight strokes, surpassing Jack Nicklaus's standard by one stroke.

Tiger Woods won his 11th PGA TOUR Jack Nicklaus Award as Player of the Year. His five wins led the TOUR, and he finished the season three wins short of tying Sam Snead on the all-time victory list.

The 2015 Masters Tournament was a major championship in professional golf. It was held at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.

The 2015 U.S. Open was a major golf championship that took place at Chambers Bay in University Place, Washington. It was the 115th U.S. Open.

The 2015 U.S. Open was held on June 21, 2015. It is one of the major championships in professional golf, known for its challenging courses and attracting top players from around the world.

The 2015 PGA Championship was held on August 16, 2015. It is one of the major championships in professional golf, attracting top players from around the world to compete for the title.

Jordan Spieth concludes a remarkable season by winning the TOUR Championship and the FedExCup. This victory adds to his major wins at the Masters and U.S. Open, making him the youngest player to win two majors since Gene Sarazen in 1922.

Dustin Johnson became the last player to win three consecutive starts by securing the 2017 Genesis Open.

On September 24, 2017, Thomas clinched the FedEx Cup championship after finishing as the runner-up at the Tour Championship.

The 2019 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am showcased top golfers, including Phil Mickelson, and continued the tradition of this renowned tournament with its picturesque setting and competitive play.

The 2019 Masters Tournament was won by Tiger Woods, marking his fifth Masters title and a remarkable comeback after a long gap, solidifying his status as one of the greatest golfers of all time.

Dustin Johnson holed putt from off the green for eagle-3 to win by one stroke.

On August 18, 2019, Thomas won the BMW Championship at Medinah Country Club with a score of 25-under-par. This victory placed him in the lead in the FedEx Cup standings for the 2019 season.

The 2019-20 PGA TOUR Season was significantly affected by the COVID-19 global pandemic, leading to a 12-week break from competition after the opening round of THE PLAYERS Championship on March 12, 2020. This resulted in the cancellation of 11 tournaments and the postponement of three, including major events like the Masters Tournament and the U.S. Open.

Dustin Johnson raised the FedExCup at the TOUR Championship on Labor Day, marking the first time a No. 1 seed won since Tiger Woods in 2009, concluding the 2019-20 PGA TOUR season.

The 2021 PGA Championship was held on May 23, 2021. It was a major golf tournament won by Phil Mickelson.

The United States Department of Justice was reported to be investigating the PGA Tour for potential anti-competitive behavior with LIV Golf.

On June 6, 2023, the PGA Tour, PGA European Tour, and LIV Golf announced an agreement to merge their commercial rights into a single, for-profit entity. The Saudi Public Investment Fund initially served as the exclusive investor in the entity, with plans to end all pending litigation and readmit players blacklisted by the PGA Tour for defecting to LIV.