The 1973 PGA Championship was the 55th edition of the tournament, held at Canterbury Golf Club in Beachwood, Ohio. Jack Nicklaus won his 14th major championship, breaking Bobby Jones's record of 13 majors, a milestone in golf history.
The 1973 PGA Championship was held at Canterbury Golf Club in Beachwood, Ohio, a course that had previously hosted the tournament in 1964. Jack Nicklaus entered the tournament seeking his 14th major championship, which would break Bobby Jones's all-time record of 13 majors.
Jack Nicklaus opened the tournament with a round of 68, positioning himself near the top of the leaderboard early in the championship. The course at Canterbury Golf Club proved challenging for the field of competitors.
Nicklaus followed his opening round with another 68, maintaining his strong position on the leaderboard. Bruce Crampton also played well, staying within striking distance of the lead heading into the weekend.
Nicklaus shot a third consecutive round of 68, giving him a 54-hole total of 204 and a commanding lead heading into the final round. His consistent play through three rounds put him in prime position to capture his 14th major title.
Australian golfer Bruce Crampton finished as runner-up at the 1973 PGA Championship, four strokes behind Nicklaus. This was one of several major championships where Crampton finished second to Nicklaus during their careers.
Jack Nicklaus closed with a final-round 72 for a tournament total of 276, winning the 1973 PGA Championship by four strokes over runner-up Bruce Crampton, who finished at 280. The victory marked Nicklaus's third PGA Championship title.
With his victory at the 1973 PGA Championship, Jack Nicklaus won his 14th professional major championship, surpassing Bobby Jones's record of 13 majors (which included amateur and Open championships). This was a historic milestone in the sport of golf, cementing Nicklaus's status as the greatest golfer of his era.
Canterbury Golf Club in Beachwood, Ohio, hosted the PGA Championship for the second time in 1973, having previously hosted in 1964 when Bobby Nichols won. The course was known for its challenging layout and its place in major championship golf history.