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Yes, Brooks Koepka won this year’s PGA Championships. But, Michael Block is without a doubt the story of the tournament.
Michael Block’s day-to-day life consists of being a club pro at Arroyo Trabuco Country Club in Mission Viejo, California. But, he qualified for this year’s PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York.
Most of the PGA Club Professionals that qualify are very much just happy to be there. But, Michael Block made the most of his opportunity and shot even par each of the first three rounds. That set him up with a final pairing with Rory McIlroy.
Michael Block will be paired with Rory McIlroy in the final round of the PGA Championship tomorrow.
His reaction to finding out will make you smile 😊 pic.twitter.com/hjs6G8Nopj
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) May 21, 2023
And, he even made an incredible hole-in-one
on the 15th hole in the final round to put him inside the top 15, which qualifies a player for next year’s PGA Championship at Valhalla.
UNBELIEVABLE!
MICHAEL BLOCK JUST DUNKED A HOLE-IN-ONE! pic.twitter.com/Qin8FYXFQV
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) May 21, 2023
But, he needed a miraculous up-and-down on the short side of the flag stick on the final hole to qualify for next year’s tournament. Just like he has all tournament, Michael Block delivered.
Incredible scenes at the 18th for Michael Block! 👏 pic.twitter.com/mshTeK0abT
— Golf Digest (@GolfDigest) May 21, 2023
After that final hole, he sat down with Amanda Balionis in an unforgettable and emotional interview.
"I'm living a dream. I'm making sure that I enjoy this moment. I've learned that after my 46 years of life, it's not going to get better than this. There's no way."
Is someone cutting onions during this Michael Block interview 🥹🥹pic.twitter.com/CdBQBnIEHG
— PropSwap (@PropSwap) May 21, 2023
Michael Block made a ton of money this weekend, too.
It would take 2,307 of those $125 lessons to make the same amount Michael Block is officially bringing home this week ($288,333).
— Justin Ray (@JustinRayGolf) May 21, 2023
Overall, a pretty bang-up week for Michael Block.