Michael Block is back in the spotlight, and he's got a message for his doubters. The beloved club pro—who some inexplicably love to root against—has once again punched his ticket to the PGA Championship, and he did it in style.
At the PGA Professional Championship held at Bandon Dunes, Block delivered a clutch final-round 69, vaulting 33 spots up the leaderboard to finish tied for 10th. That performance secured him a spot in the field at Aronimink next month for his fifth consecutive PGA Championship appearance—a remarkable feat considering he'll turn 50 in June.
Golf fans will remember Block's magical run at the 2023 PGA Championship, where he stole the show with a slam-dunk hole-in-one while playing alongside Rory McIlroy. Earlier that same week, he went viral for trying to call an albatross mid-flight—only to watch his ball miss the green entirely. Love him or hate him, he brings an electric energy to every tournament he plays.
After securing his latest qualification, Block delivered a short but perfect message for his critics. "For all the haters, whatever, be haters," he said with a casual wave to the camera. Simple, direct, and pure Block.
While the field also includes winner Jesse Droemer from the Southern Texas section and Chris Gabriele, who made eagle on his final hole to sneak into the top 20, all eyes will once again be on Block. He's proven that the magic isn't a one-time thing—and with another PGA Championship on the horizon, we can't wait to see what he does next.
