The 1998 PGA Championship was the 80th edition of the tournament, held at Sahalee Country Club in Sammamish, Washington. It was the first major championship held in the Pacific Northwest. Vijay Singh won his first major championship, finishing at 9-under-par 271, two strokes ahead of runner-up Steve Stricker.
Sahalee Country Club in Sammamish, Washington, prepared to host the 80th PGA Championship, marking the first major golf championship held in the Pacific Northwest. The course was known for its exceptionally narrow fairways lined with tall Douglas fir and cedar trees, posing a unique challenge for the world's best players.
The first round of the 1998 PGA Championship got underway at Sahalee Country Club. Players faced the challenging tree-lined fairways of the course, with several players bunched near the top of the leaderboard after 18 holes of play.
Vijay Singh moved into contention with a strong second round at the 1998 PGA Championship. The 36-hole cut was made, narrowing the field for the weekend as Singh positioned himself among the leaders at Sahalee Country Club.
Vijay Singh positioned himself at the top of the leaderboard through 54 holes at the 1998 PGA Championship. Singh held a narrow advantage over Steve Stricker and the rest of the field heading into the final round at Sahalee Country Club.
Mark O'Meara, who had won both the Masters Tournament and the Open Championship earlier in 1998, was unable to capture a third major at the PGA Championship. His bid for a remarkable triple-major season fell short at Sahalee Country Club.
Steve Stricker finished in second place at 7-under-par 273, two strokes behind champion Vijay Singh. Stricker's runner-up finish was the best major championship result of his career at that point, showcasing his talent on one of golf's biggest stages.
Vijay Singh closed out the 1998 PGA Championship with a steady final round to win his first major championship. Singh finished at 9-under-par 271 for the tournament, two strokes clear of the field, cementing his status as one of the game's elite players.
