The 1971 PGA Championship was the 53rd PGA Championship, held February 25–28 at PGA National Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Jack Nicklaus won his second PGA Championship, three strokes ahead of runner-up Billy Casper. This was the first time the tournament was played in February.
The 1971 PGA Championship began at the PGA National Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. This edition marked the first time the tournament was played in February, a scheduling move made to avoid the extreme summer heat of Florida.
Following the second round, the field was narrowed as the cut was made. Jack Nicklaus and Billy Casper remained in contention near the top of the leaderboard heading into the weekend.
Jack Nicklaus shot a third-round 70 to position himself strongly for the final day. Billy Casper also remained close, setting up a final-round showdown between the two golf legends.
With the victory, Jack Nicklaus earned $50,000 in prize money. This win marked his second PGA Championship title, having previously won the event in 1963, further cementing his legacy in major championship golf.
Jack Nicklaus shot a final-round 70 to secure the victory. He finished the tournament with a 7-under-par total of 281, demonstrating consistent play across all four rounds.
Billy Casper finished in solo second place, three strokes behind Nicklaus. Casper shot a final-round 72 to finish the tournament at 4-under-par 284.