Aug 12, 1999 CE
First Round Begins at Medinah
The 81st PGA Championship teed off at Medinah Country Club Course No. 3. Mike Weir and Brent Geiberger shared the first-round lead at 4-under-par 68.
Chronological Storyline (8 Milestones)
Aug 13, 1999 CE
Second Round: Woods Moves into Contention
Tiger Woods shot a 3-under-par 69 in the second round to move within striking distance of the leaders. Jay Haas held the 36-hole lead at 6-under-par.
Aug 14, 1999 CE
Third Round: Woods Takes the Lead
Tiger Woods fired a 3-under-par 69 in the third round to take a one-stroke lead over Sergio Garcia heading into the final round. Garcia, at 19 years old, was in contention for his first major championship.
Aug 15, 1999 CE
Final Round: Garcia Charges Early
Sergio Garcia made a furious charge in the final round, closing the gap on Tiger Woods with aggressive play. Garcia birdied several holes to apply pressure on the leader throughout the back nine.
Aug 15, 1999 CE
Medinah Proves a Major Test
Medinah Country Club's Course No. 3, playing at 7,401 yards, proved to be a demanding test for the world's best players. Only two players finished under par for the tournament: Woods at 11-under and Garcia at 10-under.
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Aug 15, 1999 CE
Woods Wins First PGA Championship
Tiger Woods held off Sergio Garcia's challenge to win the 1999 PGA Championship by one stroke, finishing at 11-under-par 277. It was Woods' second career major championship victory and his first PGA Championship title.
Aug 15, 1999 CE
Garcia's Breakthrough Performance
At 19 years old, Sergio Garcia finished runner-up in his first PGA Championship, announcing himself as a major contender on the world stage. His duel with Woods marked the beginning of a high-profile rivalry in golf.
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Aug 15, 1999 CE
Garcia's Iconic Shot on 16th Hole
On the par-3 16th hole, Sergio Garcia hit a remarkable recovery shot from behind a tree, running and jumping to watch the ball land near the pin. The shot became one of the most iconic moments in PGA Championship history.