Career Timeline of Michael Block: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Michael Block built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Michael Block is an American club professional golfer who gained widespread recognition at the 2023 PGA Championship. At 46 years old, he not only made the cut but also achieved a remarkable tie for 15th place, the best finish for a club professional in decades. His performance included a hole-in-one during the final round, further cementing his unexpected success. This top-15 finish earned him an automatic invitation to the following year's PGA Championship.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1998: Assistant Club Professional

In 1998, Michael Block became the assistant club professional at The Lakes Country Club in Palm Desert, California.

2001: California State Open win

In 2001, Michael Block won the California State Open.

2004: Head Club Professional

In 2004, Michael Block became the head club professional at Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club in Mission Viejo, California.

2007: PGA Tour Q-School Attempt

In 2007, Michael Block competed in the PGA Tour Q-School, but did not pass the second stage.

2014: PGA Professional National Championship

In 2014, Michael Block won the PGA Professional National Championship.

2014: PGA Professional Championship prize

In 2014, Michael Block's top check was $75,000 for winning the PGA Professional Championship.

2015: PGA Cup participation

In 2015, Michael Block played in the PGA Cups for the USA team.

2016: PGA Championship Qualification

In 2016, Michael Block qualified for the PGA Championships.

2017: Southern California PGA Championship Win

In 2017, Michael Block won the Southern California PGA Championship.

2018: PGA Championship Qualification

In 2018, Michael Block qualified for the PGA Championships.

2022: PGA Cup Win

In 2022, Michael Block played in the PGA Cup for the USA team, winning the competition.

2023: RBC Canadian Open and Open Championship qualification attempts

In 2023, Michael Block did not qualify for the U.S. Open after failing to make the cut at the RBC Canadian Open. He also attempted to qualify for the 2023 Open Championship through final qualifying, but was not successful. Block qualified for The American Express, and was invited to play at the 2023 Australian Open, where he made the cut and finished tied for 27th.

2023: Making the cut at the PGA Championship

In 2023, Michael Block gained wider attention after making the cut at the PGA Championship, being the only club professional to do so. He tied for 15th place, earned $288,000, and won an automatic invitation to the 2024 PGA Championship. He also received a sponsor's exemption for the following week's Charles Schwab Challenge, where he finished last.

2023: Southern California PGA Championship Win

In 2023, Michael Block won the Southern California PGA Championship.

2023: Top 15 finish at PGA Championship

In 2023, at the age of 46, Michael Block gained attention after making the cut and finishing in the top 15 at the PGA Championship. He made a hole-in-one during his final round and finished in a tie for 15th place, the highest finish for a club professional in decades. This finish earned him an automatic invitation to the following year's competition.