Aug 17, 2000 CE
First Round at Valhalla
The 2000 PGA Championship began at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky. The first round saw several players contend for the early lead on the Jack Nicklaus-designed course.
Chronological Storyline (8 Milestones)
Aug 18, 2000 CE
Second Round and Cut
The second round was completed and the cut was made, narrowing the field for the weekend. Tiger Woods positioned himself within striking distance of the lead heading into the weekend rounds.
Aug 19, 2000 CE
Third Round - Bob May Emerges
Bob May, a relatively unknown PGA Tour player, surged into contention after 54 holes, setting up a final-round showdown with Tiger Woods. May's performance surprised the golf world as he matched or led the world's top player.
Aug 20, 2000 CE
Final Round - The Duel
Tiger Woods and Bob May engaged in a dramatic final-round battle. Both players shot 5-under-par 66, matching each other shot for shot in one of the most memorable final rounds in PGA Championship history.
Aug 20, 2000 CE
Woods' Historic 2000 Season
With this victory, Tiger Woods completed a remarkable 2000 season in which he won three of the four major championships (U.S. Open, The Open Championship, and PGA Championship), cementing his status as the dominant player in world golf.
Aug 20, 2000 CE
Three-Hole Playoff - Woods Wins
Tiger Woods defeated Bob May in a three-hole aggregate playoff, winning his second consecutive PGA Championship and his fifth major title overall. The playoff was contested over holes 16, 17, and 18 at Valhalla Golf Club.
Aug 20, 2000 CE
Regulation Ends in a Tie
Both Woods and May finished regulation play tied at 18-under-par 270, forcing a three-hole playoff to determine the champion. The 18-under total was the lowest score in PGA Championship history at the time.
Aug 20, 2000 CE
Bob May's Career-Defining Performance
Despite the playoff loss, Bob May's performance at the 2000 PGA Championship became one of the most memorable runner-up finishes in major championship history. The unheralded player from Indiana pushed the world's best golfer to the limit, earning widespread admiration.