Aug 9, 2012 CE
Round 1: Pettersson Takes Early Lead
Carl Pettersson of Sweden shot a 6-under-par 66 to take the first-round lead, while Tiger Woods opened with a 3-under 69.
Chronological Storyline (6 Milestones)
Aug 10, 2012 CE
Round 2: Vijay Singh Claims 36-Hole Lead
49-year-old Vijay Singh shot a 3-under 69 to take the halfway lead at 4-under-par, one stroke ahead of the field.
Aug 11, 2012 CE
Round 3: McIlroy Surges to the Top
Rory McIlroy shot a 5-under 67 in the third round to take a one-stroke lead over Singh heading into the final round, while Tiger Woods struggled to a 74.
Aug 12, 2012 CE
Final Round: McIlroy Wins Second Major
Rory McIlroy shot a 6-under 66 in the final round to win the PGA Championship, his second major title, finishing at 13-under-par.
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Aug 12, 2012 CE
Record Margin of Victory
McIlroy's eight-stroke victory over runner-up David Lynn broke the PGA Championship record for largest margin of victory, previously held by Jack Nicklaus since 1980.
Aug 12, 2012 CE
Surprise Runner-Up David Lynn
English golfer David Lynn, playing in his first PGA Championship, finished alone in second place, securing his PGA Tour card for the following season.
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