Name: Club pro Michael Block’s magical week continues
Uploaded: 2023-05-21T15:26:24.266Z
Duration: 121 s
Description: 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.

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

Check out Justin Thomas’ best shots from a stellar 2025 PGA TOUR season, crowned by his drought-ending victory at the RBC Heritage.

Justin Thomas’ best shots from 2025

Enjoy this throwback look at Tiger Woods, Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas and Jordan Spieth's very first interviews on the PGA TOUR.

Stars give their first-ever PGA TOUR interviews

Take a closer look at Russell Henley's journey to becoming a five-time TOUR winner including his victory at the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, making his first Presidents Cup and automatically qualifying for the 2025 Ryder Cup.

Russell Henley’s journey to the winner's circle

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Atlanta Drive Golf Club's Billy Horschel, Patrick Cantlay and Chris Gotterup defeat The Bay Golf Club's Shane Lowry, Ludvig Åberg and Wyndham Clark at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

TGL highlights: Atlanta Drive defeats The Bay in Match No. 3

 In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Chris Gotterup nearly aces the par-3 14th and taps in for birdie to win the hole for Atlanta Drive.

Chris Gotterup nearly makes first ace in TGL history

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, The Bay Golf Club's Ludvig Åberg's approach shot on the par-3 fifth hole bounces out of the bunker and onto the green.

Ludvig Åberg gets lucky bounce out of bunker at TGL

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Billy Horschel sinks a 7-foot putt on the 13th hole to claim Match 3 for Atlanta Drive GC.

Billy Horschel drains putt to give Atlanta Drive another TGL victory

While watching Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Lexi Thompson talks to Marty Smith about hitting at the screen in the SoFi Center for the first time and potentially playing in the WTGL's inaugural season in 2027.

Lexi Thompson hints at what's to come for WTGL 

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, alternate Chris Gotterup gets under the rocks on the "Stinger," hitting a 1-iron and ultimately winning the hole for Atlanta Drive. At just a 2-degree launch angle, Gotterup's shot never got more than 16 feet off the ground and traveled 299 yards.

Chris Gotterup hits rare 1-iron on 'Stinger' hole at TGL

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Patrick Cantlay of Atlanta Drive GC chips in on hole No. 9 to fire up his team.

Patrick Cantlay stays hot, chips-in at TGL

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, The Bay Golf Club's Wyndham Clark hits his approach shot on No. 3 to 7 feet, winning the hole for his team and tying the match.
 

Wyndham Clark throws dart to win hole for The Bay at TGL

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, alternate Chris Gotterup wins hole No. 6 for Atlanta Drive GC with a crazy, 33-foot chip-in from an awkward lie.
 

Chris Gotterup chips-in from gnarly lie at TGL

In Match No. 3 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Billy Horschel of Atlanta Drive GC drills the camera perched on top of the big screen with his approach shot on hole No. 2, which lands 8 feet away. Atlanta Drive alternate Chris Gotterup drains the putt to win the hole.

Billy Horschel hits it off the camera, Atlanta Drive wins hole at TGL

Check out Collin Morikawa’s best shots, including bunker hole-outs, impossible chip-ins and near-aces, from an incredible 2025 PGA TOUR season. 

Collin Morikawa’s best shots from 2025 season

Check out Ludvig Åberg’s best shots from an incredible 2025 PGA TOUR season, highlighted by his win at The Genesis Invitational.

Ludvig Åberg’s best shots from 2025 season

In Match No. 2 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Boston Common Golf Club's Rory McIlroy, Keegan Bradley and Michael Thorbjornsen defeat Los Angeles Golf Club's Collin Morikawa, Sahith Theegala and Justin Rose at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

TGL highlights: Boston Common defeats LAGC in Match No. 2

In Match No. 2 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Boston Common Golf Club's alternate Michael Thorbjornsen sinks a putt from 15 feet to win the match against Los Angeles Golf Club for his team.

Michael Thorbjornsen wins Match No. 2 for Boston Common against LAGC at TGL 

In Match No. 2 of Season 2 of TGL presented by SoFi, Boston Common's alternate Michael Thorbjornsen sinks a putt from 17 feet to win the 12th hole and take the lead for his team.