Michael Block’s Rocky Start at the PGA Championship 2024

Michael Block, the PGA professional who turned heads at the 2023 PGA Championship, faced a tough beginning to his 2024 PGA Championship campaign. Fresh off last year’s stellar performance that included a Sunday hole-in-one and a Top 15 finish, Block stumbled early in round one at Valhalla Golf Club, Louisville, Kentucky.
Michael Block, PGA had the honor of the first tee shot of the 106th @PGAChampionship.
— PGA of America (@PGA) May 16, 2024
Who's ready for some Major Championship golf? pic.twitter.com/kBrRvlOifO
Michael Block after making a quad bogey pic.twitter.com/GplgDtYB8e
— David (@DavidCBets) May 16, 2024
The day started with a nod to Block’s positive impact on the PGA of America last year as he teed off first at the tournament. However, Block’s first drive missed the fairway to the left, setting a challenging tone for the day. He ended the first hole with a bogey after having to pitch out to the fairway.
The second hole brought more trouble for Block. His approach fell short of the green, and his subsequent shots saw him overshooting the green, landing in thick rough, and then hitting into a bunker. The struggle continued as his shot from the sand went long, ultimately leading him to settle for a quadruple bogey eight after missing an 11-foot putt for a triple bogey.
🚨❌🧱 THE #BLOCK PARTY IS OVER — PGA professional Michael Block has made a quadruple bogey at the 2nd and it appears party is over. pic.twitter.com/UQADemrTwK
— NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) May 16, 2024
Despite this rough start, Block showed signs of resilience. He managed to secure a birdie on the fourth hole, demonstrating that while the “Block Party” might have hit a snag, it was far from over. However, a bogey on the sixth hole set him back again, leaving him at 5 over early in the round.
Last year, Block’s performance included not only impressive plays but also earned him widespread popularity and several endorsements. His ace at Oak Hill was a highlight reel staple, and his ability to secure a spot in this year’s championship underscored his skill and crowd appeal.
While the start of the 2024 PGA Championship might not have mirrored the fairy-tale vibes of 2023, Michael Block’s early setbacks show that golf is as much about resilience as it is about precision. As Block continues through the tournament, fans and followers will be watching closely, hopeful for a comeback from this beloved golfing figure. Whether he can recover from this shaky start remains to be seen, but if history has shown us anything, it’s that Michael Block is full of surprises.