The Senior PGA Championship

The most historic and prestigious event in senior golf, the Senior PGA Championship was born in 1937 and was played that initial year at Augusta (Ga.) National Golf Club, at the suggestion of renowned amateur Bobby Jones. Today, the Senior PGA Championship brings both the legends of the game and the newest members of senior professional golf to new audiences throughout the United States.

In 2010, Tom Lehman, the 2006 U.S. Ryder Cup Captain, made a routine par on the first playoff hole to claim victory over Fred Couples and David Frost in the 71st Senior PGA Championship at Colorado Golf Club. The win was Lehman's first senior major title. The playoff was the first in the Senior PGA Championship since 2006. Click here for more.

Lindy Miller, PGA teaching professional at Shady Oaks Country Club in Westworth Village, Texas, completed play at 4-over par to finish as the Low PGA Club Professional in the 71st Senior PGA Championship. Miller was one of eight PGA Club Professionals to make the cut. Click here for more.

In 2011, the 72nd Senior PGA Championship returns to Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Ky. Designed by Jack Nicklaus, Valhalla Golf Club has hosted a number of PGA of America Championships including the 2004 Senior PGA Championship, won by Hale Irwin.

For a complete history and records of the Senior PGA Championship, click here.