Beyond the winner, the PGA Championship served up incredible stories. From veteran comebacks to rising stars, here’s what truly stood out.
Harrington’s Late Surge: Proof Age is Just a Number (Sort Of)
- This T18 was his best major finish in five years. That’s saying something.
- He’s only the third player over 54 to crack the top 20 at a PGA Championship. Sam Snead and Gene Sarazen, legends. And Snead? He was doing it in his 60s. Absolutely insane.
- If you take away his opening round, Harrington shot 69-67-69 over the last 54 holes. Only a couple of guys went lower. That’s serious golf.
Cam Smith’s Resurgence: A New Coach, Same Magic Putter
Jon Rahm’s Near Miss: The Price of Playing Too Well
Masters Dreams Come True: Smalley and Schmid Get the Call
The Top 15: A Pathway Back to the Big Show
World Ranking Jumps: The Unsung Heroes
- Club pro Ben Kern made the cut, finished 80th, and went from unranked to No. 1781.
- Harrington’s T18 shot him from No. 894 to 502.
- Martin Kaymer, T35, jumped from No. 1160 to 720.
- Ryder Cup hero Luke Donald made the cut, finished T70, and climbed from No. 1300 to 1081.
- And Cam Smith’s T7 took him from No. 239 to 145.