One of our favorite golfing events is fast approaching so we said we’d do a little US PGA 2022 preview.
Want to know exactly what’s set to take place? We’ve got all the answers to your questions ready and waiting.
US PGA 2022 frequently asked questions
When is the US PGA Championship 2022?
In 2022, the US PGA runs from 19 through 22 May.
If you haven’t been keeping up to date with the US PGA Championships, that might surprise you.
Historically, it was held in mid-August (the third weekend before Labor Day). But now it’s the weekend before Memorial Day. Therefore, May.
Where is the US PGA 2022?
The US PGA Championship action is playing out on the Southern Hills Championship Course in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
How much total prize money does the US PGA 2022 have?
This year, a total of $12,000,000 is set to be dished out to US PGA Championship contenders.
But winners don’t just get cash. If you win the US PGA, you also get an automatic invitation to the other three majors for five years and a lifetime invitation for the US PGA.
You also get PGA tour membership for five seasons, plus European Tour membership for seven seasons.
Where does the US PGA 2022 come in the majors calendar?
The US PGA Championships is one of four majors.
It used to be the final major, but as of 2019, things have changed and it’s now the second.
In 2022, the majors play out in the following order:
- Masters runs 7 through 10 April
- US PGA runs 19 through 22 May
- U.S. Open runs 16 through 19 June
- The Open Championship runs 14 through 17 July
Where can I bet on US PGA 2022 online?
There are lots of places where you can bet on majors. And after reading this US PGA 2022 preview, we’d say you’re looking forward to the action here in particular.
One of our favorite places for golf betting online has got to be bet365. Plus, you can bet on events long before they take place, giving you a chance at great odds.
As well as that, the site has a very cool Live Golf Tracker feature, which makes placing golf bets there even more attractive.
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US PGA background
To understand just what a big deal the US PGA is, it’s good to go back in time a little. This major is run by the Professional Golfers Association of America.
In fact, it was the first event the newly formed group held, way back in October 1916. The first ever venue was Siwanoy Country Club, Bronxville, New York.
Back then, the prizes weren’t half shabby either. Jim Barnes was the first title winner and he got a diamond-studded gold medal, as well as $500 cash. A tidy sum in those days.
In all other majors, amatures can enter. But that’s not the case with the PGA. Some say it means that the PGA Championships is the purists’ major. And it makes it all the more interesting to look at past winners…
To date, the players with the most ever PGA Championship wins under their belts are Jack Nicklaus and Walter Hagen with five wins each. Nicklaus also has four runner-up finishes, making him arguably the most successful PGA Championship player in history.
