The first PGA championship was held in October 1916, at Siwanoy Country Club, New York City. Jim Barnes won a $500 first prize and a diamond-studded gold medal which was donated by Rodman Wanamaker. Tiger Woods currently holds the record for most consecutive wins in stroke play with two (1999–2000, 2006–07). On the other hand, Phil Mickelson is the oldest winner, while Gene Sarazen, who is the youngest winner, won in 1922. David Toms holds the record for the lowest score over 72 holes, with 265. Jason Day holds the record for most strokes under par for 72 holes, with 20 in 2015. The PGA Championship has had three wire-to-wire champions, including Bobby Nichols in 1964, Raymond Floyd in 1982, and Hal Sutton in 1983.
The 2024 PGA Championship, one of four major golf championships, will be held at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, from May 16 to May 19. The tournament, the second of the men's four majors, features the best golfers from around the world.
Three-time Winners of the PGA Championship
Walter Hagen and Jack Nicklaus have the most wins in the PGA Championship, winning it 5 times. Brooks Koepka emerged as the champion by defeating Viktor Hovland and Scottie Scheffler in the 2023 edition of the PGA Championship. The tournament was then played at Oak Hills with a winner's share of $3.15 million. This win was Brooks Koepka’s 3rd victory in the PGA championship.
Here is the list of players who won the PGA Championship 3 times:
GOLFER NAME | TOTAL TITLES | YEAR OF VICTORY |
| Walter Hagen (USA) | 5 | 1921, 1924, 1925, 1926, 1927 |
| Jack Nicklaus (USA) | 5 | 1963, 1971, 1973, 1975, 1980 |
| Tiger Woods (USA) | 4 | 1999, 2000, 2006, 2007 |
| Gene Sarazen (USA) | 3 | 1922, 1923, 1933 |
| Sam Snead (USA) | 3 | 1942, 1949, 1951 |
| Brooks Koepka (USA) | 3 | 2018, 2019, 2023 |
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FAQs on WHO HAS WON PGA CHAMPIONSHIP 3 TIMES?
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Brooks Koepka won the 203 PGA Championship and will be the defending champion from the past event.
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The Wanamaker Trophy is the coveted award that goes to the winner of the PGA Championship, who, in addition to receiving a replica to enjoy for a year, gets a smaller permanent replica trophy as well.
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Children between the ages of 15 and 18 years old can enter for free when they come with their paid adult.
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Bags will be checked, and some items like coolers, chairs, and umbrellas will also not be allowed.
