May 19, 2022 CE
First Round: McIlroy Leads
Rory McIlroy shot a 5-under-par 65 to take the first-round lead, marking a strong start to the tournament at Southern Hills.
Chronological Storyline (5 Milestones)
May 20, 2022 CE
Second Round: Zalatoris Takes Lead
Will Zalatoris shot a 65 to take the 36-hole lead at 9-under-par, while Tiger Woods made the cut but struggled to find his rhythm.
May 21, 2022 CE
Third Round: Pereira Leads, Woods Withdraws
Mito Pereira of Chile took the solo lead after 54 holes. Tiger Woods withdrew from the tournament following a difficult third round, citing pain in his surgically repaired right leg.
May 22, 2022 CE
Final Round: Pereira's Collapse
Overnight leader Mito Pereira double-bogeyed the 18th hole to miss out on a playoff, falling out of the lead and opening the door for a playoff between Justin Thomas and Will Zalatoris.
May 22, 2022 CE
Playoff: Thomas Wins
Justin Thomas defeated Will Zalatoris in a three-hole aggregate playoff to win his second PGA Championship, marking the largest comeback in tournament history.