Aug 5, 1982 CE
Opening Round – Floyd's Record 63
Raymond Floyd shot a 7-under-par 63 in the first round, tying the record for the lowest round in a major championship and taking an early lead.
Chronological Storyline (7 Milestones)
Aug 5, 1982 CE
Southern Hills Hosts Second PGA Championship
Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma hosted the PGA Championship for the second time, having previously hosted the tournament in 1970 when Dave Stockton won.
Aug 6, 1982 CE
Second Round – Floyd Extends Lead
Floyd followed his opening 63 with a steady second round to maintain his position atop the leaderboard heading into the weekend, keeping a comfortable margin over the field.
Aug 7, 1982 CE
Third Round – Commanding Lead
After 54 holes, Floyd held a three-stroke lead over Lanny Wadkins, positioning himself for his second PGA Championship title and his first major victory since 1969.
Aug 8, 1982 CE
Lanny Wadkins Finishes Runner-Up
Lanny Wadkins, the 1977 PGA Championship winner, finished in second place at 5-under-par 275, unable to close the gap on Floyd during the final round.
By Lanny Wadkins - Own photo of personally received autograph, PD, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=82047163
Aug 8, 1982 CE
Floyd's Second PGA Title After 13 Years
Floyd's victory marked his second PGA Championship, coming 13 years after his first in 1969. At age 39, Floyd added to a major championship resume that also included the 1976 Masters Tournament.
By Series: Reagan White House Photographs, 1/20/1981 - 1/20/1989 Collection: White House Photographic Collection, 1/20/1981 - 1/20/1989 - https://catalog.archives.gov/id/6330916, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=135621706
Aug 8, 1982 CE
Final Round – Floyd Wins Wire-to-Wire
Raymond Floyd closed with a final-round 69 to finish at 8-under-par 272, winning the PGA Championship by three strokes over Lanny Wadkins. It was Floyd's second PGA Championship title and third major championship overall.