Name: Michael Block gets up-and-down to finish in the top 15 at the PGA Championship
Uploaded: 2023-05-22T00:17:30.337Z
Duration: 25 s
Description: In the final round of the 2023 PGA Championship, Michael Block gets up-and-down from a greenside hill to save par at the par-4 18th hole, securing a top-15 finish which automatically qualifies the PGA Club professional for next year’s PGA Championship.

In the second round of the 2025 Charles Schwab Challenge, Michael Block makes a 17-foot birdie putt on the par-3 4th hole.

Michael Block sinks a 17-foot birdie putt on No. 4 at Charles Schwab

In the opening round of the 2025 Charles Schwab Challenge, Michael Block makes a 17-foot birdie putt on the par-3 4th hole.

Michael Block rolls in birdie putt at Charles Schwab

 Prior to the 2025 Charles Schwab Challenge, PGA pro Michael Block shows what he has in the bag. Block still uses the 2014 release TaylorMade Tour Preferred MC irons that he covers in lead tape and shares the story behind his current Odyssey 2-Ball that he earned by giving a lesson during the Valero Texas Open pro-am. 

Michael Block shows off decade-old irons, putter earned from pro-am

Prior to the 2024 PGA Championship, Michael Block reflects on his 2023 PGA Championship experience. Block finished T15 and made a hole-in-one during the final round at Oak Hill Country Club. 

Michael Block on 2023 PGA Championship performance

In the second round of the 2024 Farmers Insurance Open, Michael Block makes birdie on the par-5 9th hole.

Michael Block attacks the pin with nice approach at Farmers

In the second round of the 2024 Farmers Insurance Open, Michael Block makes birdie on the par-3 8th hole.

Michael Block makes 15-foot putt for birdie at Farmers

In the opening round of The American Express 2024, Michael Block makes a 24-foot birdie putt on the par-4 15th hole.

Michael Block holes a 24-foot birdie putt at The American Express

Prior to the 2023 World Wide Technology Championship, Michael Block gives First Tee student, Christopher, a putting lesson. Block received an exemption into this year's tournament after winning the Southern California Match Play Championship. 

Michael Block gives putting lesson to First Tee student

Prior to the 2023 World Wide Technology Championship, PGA professional Michael Block takes you through his golf bag, showing off all of his clubs, including his limited edition TaylorMade Stealth 2 Oracle Red Bull driver.

What’s in Michael Block’s golf bag?

In the second round of the 2023 RBC Canadian Open, Michael Block makes birdie on the par-3 14th hole.

Michael Block sends in 15-footer for birdie at RBC Canadian

In the second round of the 2023 RBC Canadian Open, Michael Block makes a 2-foot birdie putt on the par-3 11th hole.

Michael Block nearly aces No. 11 with tee shot to 2-feet at RBC Canadian

In the opening round of the 2023 RBC Canadian Open, Michael Block makes birdie on the par-3 14th hole.

Michael Block sinks a 27-foot birdie putt on No. 14 at RBC Canadian

At the 2023 Charles Schwab Challenge, Michael Block stole the show for the second week in a row, as his popularity from his performance at the PGA Championship carried over to his exemption at Colonial Country Club, where players and fans alike reflected on his success.

Michael Block’s popularity among players and fans at Charles Schwab

Following his opening-round 81 at the 2023 Charles Schwab Challenge, Michael Block talks about his difficult round and looking forward to seeing his family soon.

Michael Block comments after Round 1 of Charles Schwab  

In the opening round of the 2023 Charles Schwab Challenge, Michael Block saves par from a bridge on the par-4 10th hole at Colonial CC. Block's tee shot bounced through the rough and landed on a bridge; he played his second shot from that position and advanced the ball to just short of the green. He chipped to near tap-in range and saved his par.

Michael Block saves par from bridge at Charles Schwab

In the opening round of the 2023 Charles Schwab Challenge, Michael Block makes birdie on the par-4 9th hole.

Michael Block dials in approach from 137-yards at Charles Schwab

In the opening round of the 2023 Charles Schwab Challenge, Michael Block makes birdie on the par-3 4th hole.

Michael Block cards excellent bounce-back birdie on No. 4 at Charles Schwab

Playing the 2023 Charles Schwab Challenge on a sponsor’s exemption, check out what’s in Michael Block’s golf bag including TaylorMade Golf clubs with lead tape to help Block feel the weight he desires. Block finished T15 in the PGA Championship at Oak Hill. 

What’s in the bag with PGA Professional Michael Block 

Prior to the 2023 Charles Schwab Challenge, Michael Block talks about enjoying the fruits of his performance at the PGA Championship and what it means for him going forward.

Michael Block on what the future holds after performance at PGA Championship

After his T15 finish at the 2023 PGA Championship, the best by a PGA professional since 1986, Michael Block opens up about his experience at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York. Block's T15 guarantees him a spot in the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky. 

PGA Professional Michael Block reflects on PGA Championship experience

In the final round of the 2023 PGA Championship, Michael Block gets up-and-down from a greenside hill to save par at the par-4 18th hole, securing a top-15 finish which automatically qualifies the PGA Club professional for next year’s PGA Championship.

Michael Block gets up-and-down to finish in the top 15 at the PGA Championship

In the final round of the 2023 PGA Championship, Michael Block dunks his tee shot to make a hole-in-one at the par-3 15th hole.

Michael Block dunks it for an ace at the PGA Championship

A club pro has not finished in the top-10 of a PGA Championship in over 50 years. Michael Block chases history after finishing in a tie for eighth place through three rounds. Block reflects on the incredible support he’s received and has a priceless reaction to finding out he’ll be paired up with Rory McIlroy in the final round.

Club pro Michael Block’s magical week continues

Following his third-round even-par 70 at the 2023 PGA Championship, Michael Block talks about his experience so far and how it has cemented and given him confidence that he can compete with the best.

Michael Block’s interview after Round 3 of the PGA Championship

In the third round of the 2023 PGA Championship, Michael Block hits his tee shot close to set up a birdie at the par-3 15th hole.

Michael Block sticks tee shot to set up birdie at the PGA Championship

In the third round of the 2023 PGA Championship, Michael Block hits it close to set up a birdie at the par-4 14th hole.

Michael Block’s tight approach leads to birdie at the PGA Championship

In the third round of the 2023 PGA Championship, Michael Block sends in a birdie putt at the par-3 11th hole.

Michael Block rolls in birdie putt at the PGA Championship

Before this week, 46-year-old Michael Block had never made a cut in a major championship. The PGA of America professional now finds himself in T10 after two rounds at the PGA Championship. Learn more about Block’s emotional journey and powerful perspective on life that has led to his breakout week.

Club pro Michael Block’s incredible showing at the PGA Championship

In the second round of the 2023 PGA Championship, Scottie Scheffler and Corey Conners shot 2-under 68 while Viktor Hovland carded a 3-under 67 to share the lead at 5-under total.

Three share 36-hole lead at the PGA Championship

In the second round of the 2023 PGA Championship, Michael Block makes a birdie on the par-4 12th hole.

Michael Block dials in approach to yield birdie at the PGA Championship

In the second round of The American Express 2023, Michael Block makes birdie on the par-5 16th hole.

Michael Block's Texas wedge hole-out birdie at The American Express

The PGA TOUR announced an expanded partnership with Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), that will accelerate the transformation of how golf content is created, distributed and experienced worldwide. AWS continues to drive innovation, turning both on-course data and video capture as well as content from PGA TOUR Studios into immersive digital experiences that offer fans deeper and more personalized engagement.

PGA TOUR, AWS expand partnership to accelerate golf content creation

Prior to the 2025 Grant Thornton Invitational, join Neal Shipley on the practice range as he breaks down his swing, mindset and preparation for his first season on the PGA TOUR.

My Swing | On the range with Neal Shipley

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"Some guy named Tiger." "Former front man of the golf boys." Just some of the great intros American actor Will Ferrell gave ahead of Match 4 of Season 2 of TGL.

Will Ferrell's hilarious TGL intros

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TGL highlights: NYGC dominates Jupiter; Tiger Woods catches Hammer fever

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Cameron Young throws a dart for New York at TGL 

During Match 4 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Jupiter Links Golf Club's Kevin Kisner hits a nifty chip shot to set up a hole victory at the par-5 fourth. 

Kevin Kisner finally finds his short game at TGL

Prior to Match 4 of Season 2 of TGL, Tiger Woods of Jupiter Links joins Scott Van Pelt, ESPN sportscaster, to talk about the excitement around Brooks Koepka’s return to the PGA TOUR.

Tiger Woods discusses Brooks Koepka’s return to PGA TOUR

Every picture tells a story. PGA TOUR Senior Photographer Ben Jared walks through his favorite pictures from 2025 and shares the backstory behind each photo.

PGA TOUR photographer tells stories behind favorite pictures from 2025

Golfbet contributor Rick Gehman breaks down the key stats to target this week and shares his early outright winner along with other prop markets to consider at the Sony Open in Hawaii.

Running with Rick: Gehman breaks down winning picks for Sony Open in Hawaii

Watch as four-time DP World Tour winner and new PGA TOUR member Haotong Li attempts to make a hole-in-one on a golf simulator on TPC Sawgrass' iconic par-3 17th island green in 15 minutes. Can he do it?
 

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Matt Every and Chris Breece debate how many wins Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy will have in 2026 and give their boldest predictions for first-time major winners.
 

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