First Round
Al Geiberger opens the tournament with a 4-under-par 67 to take the first-round lead at Firestone Country Club.
The 1966 PGA Championship was the 48th PGA Championship, played July 14–17 at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio. Al Geiberger won his first major championship, finishing four strokes ahead of runner-up Dudley Wysong.
Al Geiberger opens the tournament with a 4-under-par 67 to take the first-round lead at Firestone Country Club.
Geiberger follows up his opening round with a 1-under-par 69 to maintain his lead at the halfway point of the championship.
Despite shooting a 1-over-par 71 in the third round, Al Geiberger holds onto his lead heading into the final day of the tournament.
Dudley Wysong finishes in second place, four strokes behind Geiberger at 279, marking the best major championship finish of his career.
Al Geiberger closes with a 2-under-par 68 to secure his first major championship victory with a total score of 275.
Jack Nicklaus and Frank Beard finish tied for third place, seven strokes behind the winner at 282.