Jul 10, 1969 CE
First Round - Floyd Takes Lead
Ray Floyd opened the tournament with a spectacular 6-under-par 64, taking an early lead at the NCR Country Club.
Chronological Storyline (6 Milestones)
Jul 11, 1969 CE
Second Round - Floyd Maintains Momentum
Floyd continued his strong play in the second round, maintaining his position at the top of the leaderboard heading into the weekend.
Jul 12, 1969 CE
Third Round - Player Closes In
Gary Player made a significant move during the third round, closing the gap and setting up a dramatic final day showdown with Ray Floyd.
Jul 13, 1969 CE
Victory - Floyd Wins First PGA Championship
Ray Floyd secured his first PGA Championship and second major title by finishing one stroke ahead of Gary Player.
Jul 13, 1969 CE
Final Round - Dramatic Finish
The final round saw a tight battle between Ray Floyd and Gary Player, with the lead shifting as they navigated the challenging South Course.
Jul 13, 1969 CE
Notable Absence of Nicklaus
Jack Nicklaus, who had won the previous two PGA Championships, finished tied for 24th, well off the pace set by Floyd and Player.