Aug 9, 2007 CE
First Round – Early Lead
The first round of the 89th PGA Championship began at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Graeme Storm of England took the early lead with an opening round of 5-under-par 65.
Chronological Storyline (8 Milestones)
Aug 10, 2007 CE
Second Round – Cut Set
After the second round, Tiger Woods held a two-stroke lead at 7-under-par 133. The cut was set at 4-over-par 144, with 71 players advancing to the weekend.
Aug 11, 2007 CE
Third Round – Woods Extends Lead
Tiger Woods shot a 1-under-par 69 in the third round to maintain his lead at 6-under-par 204, three strokes ahead of Stephen Ames. Woody Austin was four strokes back.
Aug 12, 2007 CE
Southern Hills Hosts Final PGA Championship
The 2007 PGA Championship was the last PGA Championship held at Southern Hills Country Club, which had previously hosted the event in 1970, 1982, and 1994. The course was known for its challenging layout and extreme summer heat.
Aug 12, 2007 CE
Final Round – Tiger Woods Wins
Tiger Woods shot a final-round 1-under-par 69 to win the 2007 PGA Championship at 8-under-par 272, two strokes ahead of runner-up Woody Austin. It was Woods' 13th major championship and his fourth PGA Championship title.
Aug 12, 2007 CE
Woody Austin's Runner-Up Finish
Woody Austin finished in second place at 6-under-par 274, his best finish in a major championship. He made a late charge but ultimately fell two strokes short of Tiger Woods.
Aug 12, 2007 CE
Woods' 13th Major Milestone
With the victory, Tiger Woods moved to 13 major championships, just five behind Jack Nicklaus' record of 18. Woods had previously won the PGA Championship in 1999, 2000, and 2006.
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Aug 12, 2007 CE
John Daly's Withdrawal
John Daly withdrew from the tournament during the second round due to injury, continuing his struggles at major championships in the latter part of his career.
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