Michael Block, the club pro from Southern California who made headlines with a hole-in-one and 15th place finish at the recent PGA Championship, and his 18-year-old son Dylan both failed to secure a spot in the U.S. Open during final qualifying events. Though disappointed, Michael Block said he wouldn't be surprised if he and his son end up playing in the same pro tournament over the next two years.
Teaching pro Michael Block failed to qualify for the U.S. Open after finishing sixth in the final 36-hole qualifying event. Meanwhile, former British Open champion Stewart Cink was one of 11 players to earn spots out of the Columbus qualifier. The U.S. Open field will stand at 150 players, with six spots reserved for players who move into the top 60 on Sunday.
Michael Block, the club pro from Southern California who electrified the golf world with a hole-in-one and a 15th-place finish at the PGA Championship, and his 18-year-old son, Dylan, will be among more than 500 golfers vying for about 60 spots in the U.S. Open. The Blocks will be attempting to become the sixth golfer to play in the same U.S. Open with one of his sons. The qualifying will take place at 10 sites, each hosting 36-hole competitions.
Despite finishing last at the Charles Schwab Challenge, golfer Michael Block took time to connect with a young fan, signing an autograph and sending a video message to the boy's father. Block also spoke to the father on the phone, praising him for raising an "awesome kid." The boy and his father were moved to tears when Block made a hole-in-one on the 15th hole, showing that golf is about family and relationships.
Michael Block, a 46-year-old teaching pro, hit an incredible escape from a bridge during the Charles Schwab Challenge but missed the cut after finishing 15-over on the week. Block had a level-headed outlook on his performance, saying it was just one of those days of golf. Despite the disappointing finish, Block has had a wild few weeks, including a hole-in-one at the PGA Championship and making his first major cut 16 years after his first appearance.
Michael Block misses the cut at the Charles Schwab Challenge after shooting rounds of 81 and 74, finishing 15 over. Despite his poor performance, Block is grateful for the support he received from fans and the golf community after gaining fame as an unknown club pro who competed with the best in the world at Oak Hill. He believes he felt the wrath of the golf gods this week but is appreciative of the positive things they gave him last week.
Michael Block, a 46-year-old PGA professional, struggled through the Charles Schwab Challenge, finishing 15 over and last place. However, his fanfare remains as he became golf's biggest sensation virtually overnight after his top-15 finish at the PGA Championship earned him both the instant adoration of the golf world and a sponsor's exemption to tee it up at Hogan's Alley this week. Block's performance at the PGA was no surprise to those closest to him, who have seen his growth and confidence in his game. Despite his struggles at the Charles Schwab Challenge, Block's impact on the golfing community has been immense, inspiring people to stay in the game of golf.
Michael Block, the club pro who earned hero status at last week’s PGA Championship, struggled during the first round of the Charles Schwab Challenge, shooting 11-over par and ending the day last on the leaderboard. Despite a tough day, Block remains optimistic and emotional about returning to his family after the tournament. England’s Harry Hall leads the Charles Schwab on eight-under, three shots clear of American Harris English.
Michael Block, a 46-year-old teaching pro, hit an incredible escape from a bridge during the first round of the Charles Schwab Challenge in Texas, but finished the round in last place at +11. Block had a level-headed outlook, saying it was just one of those days of golf. Despite the poor performance, any more moments in the sun are a nice sight for Block, who qualified for last week's tournament through a qualifier for club professionals and made his first major cut 16 years after his first appearance.
Michael Block, who won over the golfing world with his performance at the PGA Championship, made a bold claim on a podcast about being one of the best players in the world if he had Rory McIlroy's length. Some have criticized his comments, but he still has a tournament to play this week at the Charles Schwab Challenge.
PGA professional Michael Block saves par from a bridge during the opening round of the Charles Schwab Challenge after losing his tee shot right on the par-4 10th. Block used a Texas Wedge from off the green to inside 2 feet and saved par to remain 2-over on the round. Block was awarded a sponsor exemption into the Charles Schwab Challenge and is playing with Min Woo Lee and Pierceson Coody for the first two rounds.
Michael Block, the teaching pro at Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club, made a bold comment about Rory McIlroy's game on the "RipperMagoo Podcast" with Bob Menery, saying that if he had McIlroy's length, he would be one of the best players in the world. Block finished tied-15th in the PGA Championship and will be playing in the Charles Schwab Challenge this week. He also plans to qualify for the U.S. Open with his son.
PGA pro Michael Block, who finished T-15 at the PGA Championship, says if he had Rory McIlroy's length off the tee, he would be "one of the best players in the world." Block has received invites to play in the Charles Schwab Challenge and the RBC Canadian Open after his recent success.
Michael Block, the low PGA professional at last week's PGA Championship, is overwhelmed by the reaction he has received, including a text from Michael Jordan. Block is now preparing for this week's Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas, after earning entry via a sponsor's exemption. The teaching pro at Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club in Mission Viejo, Calif., normally teaches hourly lessons every day for $150 each.
Michael Block, a relatively unknown PGA teaching professional, has received a $50,000 offer for his TaylorMade Tour Preferred MC 7-iron (2014 model) that he used to make an ace on Sunday at Oak Hill during the PGA Championship. Block revealed that he continues using TaylorMade irons from 2014 because he knows what they’re going to do, especially under pressure. His bag setup is an eclectic mix of old-and-new, consisting of new TaylorMade Stealth 2 metalwoods, a Stealth UDI driving iron, Milled Grind and MG3 wedges, and a 20-year-old Odyssey White Hot 2-ball (Tour Filled) putter.
