Jul 18, 1963 CE
First Round
The 1963 PGA Championship begins at the Dallas Athletic Club in Dallas, Texas, with the world's top golfers competing in the year's final major.
Chronological Storyline (6 Milestones)
Jul 19, 1963 CE
Second Round and Cut
The second round concludes and the 36-hole cut is made, narrowing the field for the weekend rounds at the Dallas Athletic Club.
Jul 20, 1963 CE
Third Round
During the third round, Jack Nicklaus and Dave Ragan position themselves at the top of the leaderboard, setting up a weekend battle for the championship.
Jul 21, 1963 CE
Final Round Tie
In the final round, Dave Ragan ties Jack Nicklaus at 7-under-par 277, forcing an 18-hole playoff to determine the champion.
Jul 22, 1963 CE
Historical Significance
By winning the 1963 PGA Championship, Jack Nicklaus became the youngest golfer to win all four modern major championships, a record that stood for decades.
Jul 22, 1963 CE
Playoff and Grand Slam
Jack Nicklaus defeats Dave Ragan by two strokes in the 18-hole playoff, winning his first PGA Championship and completing the career Grand Slam at the age of 23.