The 46-year-old's performance not only earned him a payout of more than $288,000, but also guaranteed him a spot in next year's major tournament.
Michael Block was once an obscure club professional from Southern California, giving golf lessons for $150 an hour. But it would've taken nearly 2,000 lessons to match what he made from his extraordinary performance this past weekend at the PGA Championship in upstate New York.
And let's not forget Block's slam dunk hole-in-one on the par-3 15th that stunned him nearly as much as it did the spectators. Roars from the crowd erupted once more, as fans knew Block needed an easy par putt to remain in 15th place and guarantee his spot in next year's PGA Championship. When the ensuing putt found the bottom of the cup, Block knew he'd be back again next year.
In a post-tournament interview, Block was shown video of friends and family during a watch party at his home club in California. That's when the emotion set in.
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