PGA Championship Field – Who is Playing in the PGA Championship? | BookieBrawler
The PGA Championship field: how players qualify, the 20 club professional spots, exemption categories, and committed player list.
How Is the PGA Championship Field Determined?
- <strong>Past PGA Champions:</strong> Lifetime exemption
- <strong>Other major winners:</strong> Recent winners of the Masters, U.S. Open, and The Open
- <strong>PGA of America club professionals:</strong> 20 spots for PGA club pros through qualifying
- <strong>Top 70 in PGA Championship Points List:</strong> Based on PGA Tour performance
- <strong>Top 15 in the PGA Professional Championship:</strong> Open to PGA of America members
What Makes the PGA Championship Field Unique?
The PGA Championship is unique among the majors because it reserves 20 spots for PGA of America club professionals - the coaches and pros who work at your local golf course. These players compete alongside the world's best, creating some of the most compelling underdog stories in golf.