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PGA Championship Remains May-Hosted, U.S.-Based, $19M Purse

5/14/2026

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Summary

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Terry Clark, PGA of America CEO, announced the PGA Championship will remain in May and stay on U.S. soil.
Terry Clark said the May slot avoids Olympic conflicts while Kerry Haigh noted milder weather improves fan experience.
Both officials rejected moving the tournament to August or abroad, emphasizing its identity is tied to American courses.
The 2025 purse is $19 million, the third-largest major after the U.S. Open and the Masters.

History

Historical Context

In 1958 the PGA Championship moved to a May-based stroke-play format, but it remained an August event for decades. Citing the 2016 Olympic shift and a $11 million purse boost, PGA of America CEO Jim Quinn moved the tournament to the weekend before Memorial Day in 2019, a change upheld by successors Terry Clark and Kerry Haigh to keep the major domestic and avoid Olympic clashes.

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Story summary

Terry Clark, PGA of America CEO, announced the PGA Championship will remain in May and stay on U.S. soil.
Terry Clark said the May slot avoids Olympic conflicts while Kerry Haigh noted milder weather improves fan experience.
Both officials rejected moving the tournament to August or abroad, emphasizing its identity is tied to American courses.
The 2025 purse is $19 million, the third-largest major after the U.S. Open and the Masters.

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