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The PGA Championship is an annual tournament and one of golf's four majors. The tournament is played in May on the weekend before Memorial Day in the US. Jack Nicklaus and Walter Hagen hold the record for the most wins at the event with five, whilst Jason Day holds the record for the best aggregate score at 20-under par.
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9 September, 2024
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