The 2016 PGA Championship was the 98th PGA Championship, held July 28-31 at Baltusrol Golf Club's Lower Course in Springfield, New Jersey. Jimmy Walker won his first major championship, finishing one stroke ahead of defending champion Jason Day.
The 98th PGA Championship was held at Baltusrol Golf Club's Lower Course in Springfield, New Jersey, a par-70 course. This was the second PGA Championship held at Baltusrol, the first being in 2005 when Phil Mickelson won his first PGA Championship title.
Jimmy Walker shot a 5-under-par 65 to take a one-stroke lead after the first round. Several players were within striking distance, setting up a competitive tournament.
Jimmy Walker followed his opening 65 with a 4-under-par 66 to maintain his lead at the halfway point at 9-under-par 131.
The third round was affected by weather delays, causing scheduling adjustments. Jimmy Walker held a one-stroke lead going into the final round over defending champion Jason Day.
Defending champion Jason Day birdied the 18th hole to finish one stroke behind Walker at 13-under-par 267. Day's late charge applied significant pressure on Walker, who needed to hold steady over the final holes to secure the victory.
Jimmy Walker's victory at the 2016 PGA Championship was his first and only major championship title. He became the fourth first-time major winner of the 2016 season, following Danny Willett (Masters), Dustin Johnson (U.S. Open), and Henrik Stenson (The Open Championship).
Jimmy Walker shot a final-round 67 to win his first major championship at 14-under-par 266. The victory marked the culmination of Walker's career, as he had won multiple PGA Tour events but had never captured a major title before.