Michael Block caps off emotional week at PGA Professional Championship with big charge

Michael Block closed out the 2026 PGA Professional Championship at Bandon Dunes with a 3-under 69, climbing 26 spots on the leaderboard to finish in a tie for 17th place, which put him in contention for a spot at Aronimink. The emotional week was tinged with grief, as Block revealed that a close friend who had joined him on a previous trip to Bandon Dunes passed away just two weeks ago. Block visibly fought back tears when reflecting on his friend's absence from the gallery.