Winning the PGA Championship can be a life changer for any golfer.
A lifetime exemption into the major. A five-year PGA Tour exemption. Add in exemptions into the other majors, it’s a chance for golfers to propel their career and play on some of golf’s biggest stages.
The PGA Championship began in 1916, and from then until 1957 was contested in a match-play format. The tournament switched to stroke play in 1958. And even with the long history of the championship, only five golfers have won three or more Wanamaker Trophies.
Here’s a list of every player who has won the PGA Championship, ranked by number of titles.