Aug 2, 1979 CE
First Round Lead
American golfer Ben Crenshaw took the early lead after the first round by shooting a 3-under-par 67, positioning himself at the top of the leaderboard.
Chronological Storyline (6 Milestones)
Aug 2, 1979 CE
Tournament Begins at Oakland Hills
The 1979 PGA Championship officially began at the Oakland Hills Country Club in Birmingham, Michigan, marking the third time the venue hosted the championship.
Aug 3, 1979 CE
Second Round
Ben Crenshaw maintained his lead through the second round with a 68, finishing the day at 5-under-par 135, while David Graham stayed within striking distance.
Aug 4, 1979 CE
Third Round
Crenshaw continued to hold the 54-hole lead, sitting at 7-under-par 203 after shooting a 68, setting up a final round showdown with David Graham who was just one stroke behind.
Aug 5, 1979 CE
Final Round Comeback
David Graham shot a spectacular 5-under-par 65 in the final round to overtake Ben Crenshaw, who carded a 69, and win the 1979 PGA Championship by two strokes.
Aug 5, 1979 CE
Historic Australian Victory
With his final score of 8-under-par 272, David Graham became the first Australian to win the PGA Championship, securing his first major title.
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