Meet the 20 PGA of America Professionals competing at Aronimink this week

TL;DR

Twenty PGA of America Professionals, including notable golfer Michael Block, will compete at Aronimink Golf Club this week. These club pros have earned their spots in the PGA Championship, showcasing their talent alongside top players.

Key points

Twenty PGA Professionals are competing at Aronimink Golf Club.
Michael Block is a notable participant with significant past performance.
The PGA Championship includes spots for club professionals.
Block's 2023 finish was the best for a club pro in decades.

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Not only do golf's majors bring together the biggest names in the sport, they also afford lesser-known but still talented players the opportunity to tee it up alongside the superstars.

The Masters, U.S. Open and Open Championship all give those spots to amateurs to help introduce fans to the next generation of household names. But some of the best golfers in the world who don't play on tour work as instructors and teaching professionals at your local country club or golf academy. That's why the PGA of America sets aside 20 spots in the PGA Championship field for those club pros, known as the Corebridge Financial Team.

Of course, there is one PGA Professional who isn't exactly "lesser-known." That's Michael Block, who will make his eighth start in the PGA Championship this week at Aronimink Golf Club. Anyone who has followed golf over the last decade is surely familiar with Block, who finished tied for 15th at the 2023 PGA Championship — the highest finish in the major tournament by a club pro since 1983.

Block and 19 other PGA of America Professionals are set to tee it up at Aronimink. Here's a look at who they are, where they're from and how many times they've qualified for the PGA Championship.

Michael Block of the United States, Corebridge Financial Team of PGA of America, plays a shot during a practice round prior to the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 12, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania.

Q&A

Who are the 20 PGA Professionals competing at Aronimink this week?

The 20 PGA Professionals include Michael Block and other talented club pros, each with a unique background and experience.

What is the significance of Michael Block's participation in the PGA Championship?

Michael Block is notable for finishing tied for 15th at the 2023 PGA Championship, marking the highest finish by a club pro in a major since 1983.

How many times has Michael Block qualified for the PGA Championship?

Michael Block is making his eighth start in the PGA Championship this week.

What opportunities do golf majors provide for lesser-known players?

Golf majors allow lesser-known but talented players, like club professionals, to compete alongside superstars, increasing their visibility in the sport.