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The PGA Championship is an annual tournament and one of golf's four majors. The tournament is played in May on the weekend before Memorial Day in the US. Jack Nicklaus and Walter Hagen hold the record for the most wins at the event with five, whilst Jason Day holds the record for the best aggregate score at 20-under par.

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  • The US Masters champion was trying to get to the course to prepare for his round when he was held after disobeying police
  • The start of the round had already been delayed after what officials described as a ‘serious accident near the course’

After 7 years of marriage, McIlroy and his wife have filed for divorce – here’s what you need to know about Stoll, who married the former world No 1 back in 2017

Northern Irishman is coming off two straight wins, but news of impending divorce from his wife is leading to questions about how this will affect his game.

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From their golf winnings to their off-field ventures and endorsements, these 7 male golfers have raked in fortunes ranging from US$120 million to US$1 billion

Yin Ruoning, who needed a top-four result to overtake Lilia Vu at Kenwood Country Club in Cincinnati, Ohio, becomes only the second Chinese woman to claim the world No 1 ranking after Feng Shanshan.

Chun In-gee set a blistering pace at the Women’s PGA Championship, hitting an 8-under 64 to equal the lowest opening round in tournament history.

Bubba Watson matches course record while Rory McIlroy shares fifth, but biggest crowds follow Woods as he continues comeback after his car crash last year.

In-form Korean star cards first round 1-under par 69 at Southern Hills Country Club, while compatriot Y.E. Yang, who was first Asian player to win major at 2009 tournament, opens with a 71.

Northern Irishman fires best opening round at a major in 11 years, shooting 5-under 65, but after a bright start Woods makes bogeys on 6 of last 10 holes to card an opening round 74.

The field for next week’s PGA Championship has been announced, and the list features both Tiger Woods and defending champion, Phil Mickelson.

The incredible win makes Mickelson the sport’s oldest major champion, and he will now compete for a career grand slam in his hometown of San Diego at the US Open.

US Ryder Cup captain Steve Stricker says the similarities between Whistling Straits and Kiawah could boost a winner’s cause for a captain’s pick.

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The PGA previously decided not to hold its 2015 Grand Slam of Golf at Trump National in Los Angeles after he made derogatory comments about Mexican immigrants.

Honma Golf, backed by Chinese entrepreneur Liu Jianguo and Thailand’s biggest conglomerate CP Group, said the coronavirus pandemic will derail its business plan by a year as travel curbs and lockdowns hit the industry.

The 27-year-old American, known for his scientific approach to golf and a bulked-up driving dominance, leaves 21-year-old countryman Matthew Wolff in his wake.

The 31-year-old McIlroy, playing in his first major since the birth of daughter Poppy, says the lack of spectators as a coronavirus safety precaution removes potential distraction for leaders.

Former Stanford University star Brandon Wu recalls ‘far-fetched’ scenario since missing Korn Ferry Tour qualification and friendship with Collin Morikawa.

Morikawa wins the 2020 PGA Championship in only his second major championship start as his 64 ties the lowest final round shot by a PGA champion.

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