When did the North Course reopen at Carmel?
The North Course reopened in September, 2016 after a striking renovation led by award-winning golf course architect John Fought.
When was the South Course redesigned?
Redesigned in 2009-2011 by distinguished golf course architect Rees Jones, the South Course offers Bentgrass greens, Zoysia grass landscaping on fairways and tees, with Celebration Bermuda grass woven into the roughs. New irrigation systems run throughout the course.
An Idea is Born
The idea for the PGA Championship was conceived of during a meeting in January 1916. That day, 35 golf professionals met to discuss their ideas for building an organization that became The Professional Golfers' Association of America. Attendees decided a national golf championship should be held each year.
The Early Days
The first PGA Championship was held in 1916. Jim Barnes of England won the inaugural event, as well as the second championship, held at the Engineers Country Club in Roslyn Harbor, New York. There was no PGA Championship during World War I in 1917 or 1918.
All Professionals
The PGA of America, an organization made up primarily of club and teaching professionals, runs the PGA Championship. The organization created the event to provide a high-profile tournament specifically for professional golfers, not amateurs. As a result, the vast majority of golfers who compete each year in the tournament are professionals.
Winners of the PGA Championship
Many of the most notable names in golf have won the PGA Championship, including Walter Hagen, Byron Nelson, Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods. A full list of champions is available here: List of PGA Championship Winners.
About the Author
Larry Anderson has been a freelance writer since 2000. He has covered a wide variety of topics, from golf and baseball to hunting and fishing. His work has appeared in numerous print and online publications, including "Fargo Forum" newspaper. Anderson holds a Bachelor of Arts in print journalism from Concordia College.
