US PGA Championship boasts rich history

We delve into the past ahead of the final major championship of the season.

US PGA Championship boasts rich history
Tue, 26 Jul, 2016 - 01:00
Kevin Markham

1. The history

The US PGA Championship is often regarded as the poor relation when it comes to golf’s four majors, but every professional still wants to win it.

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