SCPGA Member, Michael Block Makes Hole-In-One During Top-15 Finish At 2023 PGA Championship
PGA Professional Michael Block’s dream week at the 2023 PGA Championship hit a crescendo today with his storybook hole-in-one on the fly on No. 15 at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, NY. A shot for the ages!
Below are the fast facts about his historic achievement.
Low Club Pro Honors, as Block was honored on the 18th green by PGA President John Lindert live on CBS nationwide during the awards ceremony.
Block earns a spot in the 2024 PGA Championship field at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky for finishing in the top 15 and ties at Oak Hill.
This marks a career-high tournament winnings for Block with a payout of $288,333!
Block becomes the first PGA Club Professional to make hole-in-one at the PGA Championship since George Bowman in 1996.
Block was given a sponsor exemption into next week’s Charles Schwab Challenge & the RBC Canadian Open.
Congratulations to Michael Block who proudly represents the Southern California PGA Section along with his home facility of Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club! #WeAreSoCalPGA
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