Aug 12, 2010 CE
First Round: Co-Leaders Emerge
Bubba Watson and Francesco Molinari shot opening rounds of 4-under-par 68 to share the first-round lead at Whistling Straits.
Chronological Storyline (6 Milestones)
Aug 13, 2010 CE
Second Round: Kuchar Takes the Lead
Matt Kuchar shot a 3-under 69 to reach 8-under-par and take the 36-hole lead, one stroke ahead of Nicholas Thompson.
Aug 14, 2010 CE
Third Round: Dustin Johnson Pulls Ahead
Dustin Johnson shot a 3-under 67 to take the 54-hole lead at 9-under-par, one stroke ahead of Matt Kuchar, putting him in position to win his first major.
Aug 15, 2010 CE
The Playoff: Kaymer Wins First Major
Martin Kaymer won the three-hole playoff against Bubba Watson to claim his first major championship, becoming the first German to win the PGA Championship.
Aug 15, 2010 CE
Final Round: The Bunker Penalty
On the 72nd hole, Dustin Johnson grounded his club in a sandy area that was ruled a bunker, resulting in a two-stroke penalty that eliminated him from the playoff.
Aug 15, 2010 CE
Final Round: Tie at the Top
Martin Kaymer and Bubba Watson finished the final round tied at 11-under-par, setting up a three-hole aggregate playoff to decide the championship.