Aug 9, 1984 CE
Trevino's Strong Start
Lee Trevino opened with a 4-under-par 68 to position himself among the early leaders at Shoal Creek.
Chronological Storyline (8 Milestones)
Aug 9, 1984 CE
Opening Round at Shoal Creek
The 66th PGA Championship began at Shoal Creek Club in Alabama, the first major championship ever held at the Jack Nicklaus-designed course which opened in 1977.
Aug 10, 1984 CE
Second Round - Cut Made
The field was narrowed after 36 holes as players battled to make the cut at the demanding Shoal Creek layout.
Aug 11, 1984 CE
Third Round - Leaders Emerge
Gary Player and Lanny Wadkins positioned themselves atop the leaderboard heading into the final round, with Trevino within striking distance.
Aug 12, 1984 CE
Final Round - Three-Way Tie
Lee Trevino fired a final-round 69 to finish at 15-under-par 273, tying Gary Player and Lanny Wadkins who also finished at 273, forcing a three-way sudden-death playoff for the championship.
Aug 12, 1984 CE
Shoal Creek's Major Debut
The 1984 PGA Championship marked Shoal Creek Club's debut as a major championship venue, establishing the Alabama course as a prominent tournament host.
Aug 12, 1984 CE
Gary Player's Near-Historic Win
At age 48, Gary Player fell just short of becoming the oldest winner in PGA Championship history, losing in the playoff to Trevino after a remarkable performance throughout the week.
Aug 12, 1984 CE
Playoff - Trevino Wins Sixth Major
Lee Trevino won the sudden-death playoff on the first extra hole, defeating Gary Player and Lanny Wadkins to claim his sixth and final major championship and his second PGA Championship title, his first having come in 1974.