Overview
- Block fired a 3-under 69 in Wednesday's final round, jumping about 26 spots into the top 20 and putting a fifth straight PGA Championship berth within reach.
- He began the day tied for 43rd and three shots outside the number after a third-round 78 in roughly 30 mph coastal winds that wrecked scores across the field.
- With an early tee time that faced lighter gusts, he reached a tie for 17th at signing and later sat as high as 11th as afternoon winds built, with final spots pending confirmation.
- Block called it an emotional week, thinking of a friend who died two weeks ago, and he wore a blue ribbon for fellow pro Alan Scheer while saying he would yield his spot to Scheer if needed.
- The PGA Professional Championship awards PGA Championship entries to its top 20 finishers, and Block is a standout club pro with four straight prior berths and a T-15 at Oak Hill in 2023.