Mark Hubbard attempts no-look putt at PGA Championship

On3 imageby:Dustin Schutte05/22/23

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Who says you have to be in contention to have fun at a major championship? Mark Hubbard, who struggled at the PGA Championship after making the weekend cut, decided to do something unique during his final round at Oak Hill on Sunday.

Hubbard attempted a no-look putt during the fourth round. After making his reads and lining up the golf ball, he looked straight up without taking a second glance at his ball. It would’ve been pretty cool if he made it … but he didn’t quite judge the break, or speed, correctly.

But, at that point in the tournament, why not have a little fun? Hubbard shot a 9-over-par 79 during Saturday’s round, putting him at +14 for the PGA Championship.

Hubbard finished each round on the wrong side of even par, but still made the cut at +5 through the first two rounds. Things really got out of hand during that third round.

The 33-year-old played a little better on Sunday, carding a 4-over-par 74 to complete the tournament at +18. He finished in 75th place, ahead of just one other golfer — Kazuki Higa — who made the weekend cut.

Hubbard walked away from Oak Hill with $25,500 in earnings for making the cut.

Michael Block steals the show at PGA Championship

Brooks Koepka might’ve claimed the Wanamaker Trophy over the weekend — winning his fifth major championship — but most of the conversation from the PGA Championship surrounded PGA club pro Michael Block. The 46-year-old was the center of one of the best storylines in golf.

Block made a substantial impact after just two rounds, shooting even par on both Thursday and Friday, making the cut for the weekend at Oak Hill. He followed that up with another even par round on 70, entering Sunday’s round just six strokes back of the lead and paired with PGA Tour superstar Rory McIlroy.

How could it get any better?

Well, Block carded a hole-in-one at the par-3 15th in the final round. His ball found the bottom of the cup on the fly, one of the greatest shots in tournament play you’ll see.

Fans attending Oak Hill went wild. Friends and family back at Block’s home club — Arroyo Trabuco — went absolutely nuts. Koepka, at the end of the day, reminded the 46-year-old that he’s responsible for buying the next round of drinks.

Block, himself, could hardly believe it.

To cap off a memorable weekend, Block finished the round with a 1-over-par 71, finishing the tournament at +1. That put him in a tie for 15th place and secured him a spot in next year’s PGA Championship without having to qualify.

“It’s amazing. I’m living a dream, I’m making sure I enjoy this moment,” Block said following his final round. “I’ve learned that after my 46 years of life that, it’s not gonna get better than this. No way. No chance in hell.”