Name: Michael Block’s popularity among players and fans at Charles Schwab
Uploaded: 2023-05-31T20:38:43.374Z
Duration: 138 s
Description: 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.

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

In Match 11 of Season 2 of TGL, Shane Lowry hits a near-perfect tee shot up the ramp, nearly holing out as it rolls back down on the unique hole "Cenote." The Bay Golf Club would earn a pivotal win over New York Golf Club in Match 11.
 

Shane Lowry scares the hole on 'Cenote' at TGL 

 Golfbet's Chris Breece and Will Gray explain the key stats behind why you should be betting on the first-round leaderboard this week at the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches.

Golfbet tip: Bet early wave in the first round at Cognizant Classic

Golfbet contributor Rick Gehman goes through three players and three markets he's eyeing this week at the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches.

Running with Rick: Eye these three players at Cognizant Classic

 Ian Holt joins Matt Every on "The Drop" to break down his wins in two of the first three events of the 2026 season.

Korn Ferry Tour star Ian Holt stops by 'The Drop' to talk hot start to 2026

Scott Hamilton, swing coach for Jacob Bridgeman, spoke with “The Drop” presented by SERVPRO host Chantel McCabe about the changes he made to Bridgeman’s swing to help him earn his first PGA TOUR victory.
 

Jacob Bridgeman’s swing coach joins ‘The Drop’ to talk The Genesis win

In Match 9 of Season 2 of TGL, Boston Common's Rory McIlroy drains a 30-foot putt for bogey to prevent his team from losing the hole against Atlanta Drive.

Rory McIlroy drains massive putt at TGL

In Match 10 of Season 2 of TGL, Atlanta Drive's Patrick Cantlay drops a beautiful flop shot next to the pin, then LAGC's Tommy Fleetwood answers with a flag-out, chip-in to tie the hole.

Cantlay hits immaculate flop, Fleetwood answers at TGL

In Match 10 of Season 2 of TGL, Justin Rose hits his pitch to one foot for his Los Angeles Golf Club as they take down Atlanta Drive GC. Los Angeles picks up a huge win as they continue their push to make the TGL playoffs.

Justin Rose pitches perfectly in win for Los Angeles

In Match 9 of Season 2 of TGL, watch as Justin Thomas hits the perfect tee shot under the rocks on the signature hole "Stinger" as Atlanta Drive GC defeats Boston Common Golf. The match marked Thomas' return to competitive golf after microdiscectomy surgery in November.

Justin Thomas hits perfect stinger in return to competition at TGL  

Clemson alum and current Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and Clemson football head coach Dabo Swinney send a special message to first-time PGA TOUR winner Jacob Bridgeman after the former Clemson golf star's victory at The Genesis Invitational.

Clemson football legends send congratulations to fellow alum Jacob Bridgeman

Go behind the scenes with Jacob Bridgeman after he claims the 2026 The Genesis Invitational, earning his first career PGA TOUR victory. Follow Bridgeman as he is greeted by tournament host Tiger Woods, celebrates with the trophy and sits behind the wheel of his brand new Genesis SUV earned by the winner.

Jacob Bridgeman mic'd up after winning The Genesis Invitational

Check out the best shots of the week from the 2026 The Genesis Invitational, featuring Jacob Bridgeman, Keegan Bradley, Tommy Fleetwood and Max Greyserman.

Max Greyserman's amazing ace leads Shots of the Week

Despite being short in length, The Riviera Country Club’s par-4 10th hole can make even the best in golf look silly.  Check out some of the “Golf is Hard” moments at the 305-yard hole from the 2026 The Genesis Invitational, featuring Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and others.

Golf is Hard | Riviera’s driveable 10th hole

Take a look at the best birdies or better from the 2026 The Genesis Invitational, where every circle on the scorecard added to the "Birdies For Good" total benefitting the LA-area wildfire recovery effort through "California Rises." The total tally reached $326,000 thanks to 301 birdies or eagles and one hole-in-one over the week at The Riviera Country Club.

Best of 'Birdies for Good' benefitting California Rises at The Genesis

After winning his first PGA TOUR title at the 2026 Genesis Invitational, Jacob Bridgeman discusses the mentality throughout his final round, winning Tiger Woods’ tournament and idolizing him growing up, and the emotions of being a winner after a few years on the PGA TOUR.

Jacob Bridgeman news conference after winning The Genesis

Check out all the best shots from the final round of the 2026 Genesis Invitational, featuring Adam Scott, Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler and Jacob Bridgeman, among others.

Highlights | Round 4 | The Genesis 

Check out the top five bets that cashed this week at The Genesis Invitational, featuring first-time winner Jacob Bridgeman, past winner Adam Scott and the odds going for a hole-in-one at The Riviera Country Club.

Golfbet recap: Top five winning wagers at The Genesis

In the final round of the 2026 Genesis Invitational, Rory McIlroy's drive on the 501-yard, par-4 18th went 327 yards into the right fairway, his 179-yard approach from the fairway landed in the left fairway, leaving a 29 feet 10 inches putt, which he made for birdie.