What is 1970 pga championship?

The 1970 PGA Championship was the 52nd PGA Championship that took place from August 6-9 at the Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The tournament was won by Dave Stockton who defeated Bob Murphy in a sudden-death playoff to clinch his first major championship.

Stockton shot a final round 66 to catch up with Murphy at 279, five shots behind 54-hole leader Tommy Aaron. In the playoff, Stockton held a one-shot lead heading into the 18th hole, where he sank a clutch 18-foot putt for par to secure the victory.

The win was significant for Stockton as he became the first left-handed golfer to win a major championship since Bob Charles in 1963. The victory also earned him a winner's share of $40,000, the largest payout in the history of the PGA Championship at the time.

Overall, the 1970 PGA Championship was a memorable tournament that showcased the talents of several top golfers of the era, including Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, and Lee Trevino. It was also the first major championship held at Southern Hills Country Club, which has since hosted four more PGA Championships, two U.S. Opens, and a U.S. Women's Open.