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2006 PGA Championship

2006 PGA Championship
Name2006 PGA Championship
DatesAugust 17 - 20, 2006
LocationMedinah, Illinois
CourseMedinah Country Club
TourPGA Tour
PGA European Tour
Japan Golf Tour
Par72
Yardage7,508
Field156 players, 70 after cut
Cut144 (E)
Purse$6,800,000
Winners Share$1,224,000
ChampionTiger Woods
Score270 (-18)

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The 2006 PGA Championship was the 88th PGA Championship, played from August 17 to August 20 at Medinah Country Club Course No. 3. The PGA Championship returned to Medinah for the first time since 1999 when Tiger Woods captured his first PGA Championship. At the longest course in major championship history, Tiger Woods tapped in for par to cap a five-shot victory over 2003 PGA Championship winner Shaun Micheel. Woods' victory marked his 12th major championship win. The purse was $6.8 million with Woods taking home $1.224 million for his win.


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