First Round at Oak Hill
The 85th PGA Championship began at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York. The course proved challenging for the field on the opening day.
The 2003 PGA Championship was the 85th PGA Championship, played from August 14–17 at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York. Shaun Micheel won his first major championship, finishing two strokes ahead of Chad Campbell.
The 85th PGA Championship began at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York. The course proved challenging for the field on the opening day.
The cut was made after the second round, with several notable players missing the weekend as Oak Hill continued to play difficult.
Shaun Micheel and Chad Campbell emerged as the leaders heading into the final round, setting up a surprising duel between two players seeking their first major title.
On the 72nd hole, Shaun Micheel hit a spectacular 7-iron approach shot from the rough that stopped inches from the cup, securing his victory.
The final round saw Micheel and Campbell battling for the lead. Campbell applied pressure, but Micheel maintained his composure throughout the day.
Shaun Micheel won his first and only major championship, finishing two strokes ahead of runner-up Chad Campbell at 4-under-par.