HOLE-IN-ONE for Michael Block! | 2023 PGA Championship

Michael Block's fairytale continued as he aced the 15th at Oak Hill during the final round of the 2023 PGA Championship.
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Contested each May, the PGA Championship is the second major championship in golf’s annual rotation, and perennially features the strongest field in the men's game based on the Official World Golf Rankings. Known for dramatic finishes and notable champions, the Wanamaker Trophy-which has been awarded to the winner since 1916-is inscribed with names such as McIlroy, Woods, Nicklaus, and Player. The 2023 PGA Championship is set to take place between May 18-21 at Oak Hill Country Club. The reigning champion is Justin Thomas.
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[@TimeBucks]

Michael Block could end up being the sports athlete of the year

[@snehsrivastava7107]

👍

[@frankg2303]

As long as Caitlyn Jenner doesn't do anything extraordinary......

[@magudeeswarichandhirasekar5612]

Nice

[@LuchiaSangma-rd1ok]

👍

[@amzad573]

Good

[@aarodful]

An ace is rare enough, and a fly in ace is crazy rare, but a fly in ace in that moment by that man was just so amazingly improbable and yet it happened. Hes a legend now.

[@nicholasduncan5842]

Not to mention, that took him back to even par

[@cable7152]

Can you fathom Rory ten feet from you and you're trying to tee off with the world watching you at the same time and you fucking dunk a oney, insane.

[@robsimpson6537]

Does he still have to buy 🍻🥃 at the clubhouse?

[@spudlover96]

@@nicholasduncan5842 and if he hadn’t of made that he wouldn’t of made the top 15 to get invited next year!

[@Aprilfool3333]

​@@robsimpson6537 this guys drinks are forever free at that clubhouse

[@badger14]

This dude is an absolute legend

[@timnelcin8717]

Can't wait to shower with him

[@jeffdubuque3755]

he`s playing in the next event in texas.

[@patbingham9689]

Three 70’s and a 71. Including the ACE. Saw him hit driver off the deck on Saturday from some 240 and got it on. Guys got talent for sure. What a great story.

[@hughjoelcock7145]

@@patbingham9689 he can get it up and down from the freakin parking lot is what it is.

[@KyleKnoblauch]

His weekend will live as one of the greatest in the history of the game!

[@kpain5486]

a fly hole in one is absolutely nuts in this type of environment.

[@jimpardon1262]

Absolutely unreal. That kind of crowd pop is one of the many meanings in life.

[@lu.does.sht3]

It’s nuts period homie

[@Aaron-fs1vz]

I'm not great but I'm not bad but I get nervous when people are waiting on me

[@phimuskapsi]

First one in almost three years and it’s a dunk.

[@WorldwideJamal]

Onions

[@bretzmd87]

Rory's genuine excitement... "Did that just go in?" and "It went straight in the hole!" shows his love of the game and respect for a phenominal shot by a competitor... And Block's disbelief after the third time asking if it went in and then pausing... these are now my two favorite golfers to root for. Both are in it for the right reasons.

[@svalliance8373]

they both r in it for the money....period rory is a pga simp and couldn't even beat two of the LIV players, he is the joke of the pga so you go ahead and root for the biggest golfing hypocrite therre is

[@hughjoelcock7145]

Rory was a class act all day I gained a lot of respect for him he is one of us not just a robot celebrity.

[@davemcosu]

Honestly, I couldn’t have said it better. Michael Block and Rory McIlroy showed what golf is all about, two incredible class acts, and two guys who obviously love golf for all the right reasons. God bless them both!

[@gregengel1616]

You're going to get a he'll of alot of likes for years for your comment .

[@iamjamieq]

In an interview I just read, Block said that McIlroy came right up to him and said it went in, and he had to say it five times before he believed it. Great interview. Dude is humble af. I'm now a fan!

[@RW-zh7kl]

This is the most spectacular thing in golf I've seen in my lifetime, I give credit to Rory for just respecting all of it

[@michaelberthold9658]

Love how Rory just gets out of the way and let's golfers enjoy their walk up moments. He wants non of the attention

[@rudysanzotta5034]

I think the biggest Michael Block fan on earth is now Rory McIlroy. Coolest thing ive seen all season

[@matthews9822]

I was there with my Father, both of our first ever PGA event, and no kidding found a spot and stood on a hill perfectly even with the 15th green 10 minutes before Rory and Michael came off the 14th green. We couldn't see the tee box perfectly but my Dad said "It's in the air!" and I seriously focused on the cup expecting to see the ball drop in my periphery and watched it fall directly into the cup! I have never experienced a moment like that in my life, gives me chills! Being there with my Father to witness that and to hear the roar, truly epic!

[@andrewgordon790]

@@matthews9822damn that sounds like an amazing time! Always remember that epic moment with your Dad! 🥳

[@matthews9822]

@@andrewgordon790 thank you, it really was! Something I will never forget!

[@legittshittful]

This dude literally just had the greatest moment of his life … he even said so in the interview he knows it we all know it and good for him seems like a good dude can’t wait to see him play next year!

[@larrybud]

He just got a sponsors exemption into next week!!

[@danhtranquoc3745]

ok

[@sonvan6714]

ok

[@emsea1658]

ok

[@bubbakushii]

No roll no bounce no nothing just straight in the hole, amazing.

[@georgelustrea2912]

I think we will never see that again, ever, the odds are one million to one...

[@amvlabs5339]

just like me with my gf

[@tc0ates]

My god the pop he got from that crowd. Must've shook the ground...I wouldn't have been able to hold back tears if I were him there.

[@JeffSmith-eq3kc]

You can see him struggling to keep it together when he gets with his caddy halfway to the green. I also have no idea how he managed to do that.

[@redddirtgaming6955]

The fact that this ace helped him qualify for next year is kinda crazy. Without this AND his scramble on 18, he's back to qualifiers. But, here we are. What a frickin legend.

[@edub90]

not to mention, how much $$ he earned on that ace, moving up the board

[@awboat]

The scramble on 18 was actually better golf.

[@jesseberg5789]

I’m at the tournament the entire place went absolutely nuts

[@hockey161616]

@@awprc a dub? Lmfao dude

[@jmstudios5294]

@@awprcI was at the tournament, I was actually the only one there

[@saabtech3510]

I was there at Oak Hill the year Dufner hit his second shot into the hole on a par 4. Hole 2 I think. The roar went through the entire course. Everyone knew something big happened. He went on to win the tournament. He was peppering the flag all week with his irons.

[@corvettemode1556]

I was on the same planet that this tournament was being played on. I heard a solid reaction.

[@blltz4410]

@@awprc Same, in fact everyone was booing. Shame they lied for TV

[@bobbyjones7609]

that moment at 1:03 when he looks back at his caddie and actually starts to cry a little. he literally forced himself to not believe what everyone else was telling him including Rory twice what had happened. then the realization that it was no joke and it was the best moment of his life being filmed and lived in real time! then seeing him break down when he heard that his son said it was the best day of his son's life was the icing on the cake. he deserves all of this and cant wait to see him in the future!!

[@steviechampagne]

can you imagine seeing your dad do THIS???

[@SpencyP92]

This dude just became so many people's favorite. Changed his life entirely in one weekend. He gives all of us hope that it's never too late to have a chance to play on tour

[@davemcosu]

He gave me hope that success, and winning the battle he won, can translate to everyday battles for us all. He was very resilient.

[@dannymccrae3070]

Full credit to the announcers for not saying anything and just letting us experience that incredible roar as he made his way to the cup

[@gouda2872]

Jim Nance with another brilliant timed call. "A fairytale story. Get's better!"

[@seanrk876]

jim nantz being jim nantz

[@mattbrewster5766]

That was one of the greatest moments in sports history now. Wow!

[@jasonpitts8395]

Amen

[@bigalexg]

It really was. No exaggeration. I've been watching sports for over 60 years. Loudest roar I ever heard. What an ecstatic moment for him and for all of us. A simple hole in one would have been a bomb but the slam dunk was atomic. Theree was no way he was getting top ten and a return next year without a miracle and he got it.

[@bumblebootwiddletoes5185]

@@bigalexg Football games get waaaay louder when something historic happens.

[@bigalexg]

@@bumblebootwiddletoes5185 True, of course, should have specified golf course. The quietness and then that explosive roar was perhaps the greatest contrast I ever heard but stadium sports in a closed dome certainly take the absolute decibel crown.

[@frippertonics6421]

Can you imagine being on a nearby hole and hearing that roar? Goosebumps!

[@fundy023]

Just when you thought his story couldn't get any better

[@neildorrity9507]

Better than most moments

[@JeffSmith-eq3kc]

One of the great moments for the game of golf in a long time.

[@roeiboot4]

I mean, what a story this dude just created. Whoever wins this tournament will be irrelevant compared to this guy

[@SwainNigs]

No it won’t a LIV player winning is marvellous 😂

[@bamboosho0t]

It wouldn’t matter if Tiger won this event, he’s taking a backseat to Michael Block this time.

[@carramrod8232]

Yeah 5 time major winner brooks is far from irrelevant

[@Jesser1121]

😂 what a stupid comment

[@joekoe97]

It's like the end of Tin Cup. Block didn't win, but what he did was immortal

[@WaySheGoes12]

This is genuinely the coolest thing I’ve ever seen watching golf. Not even a question. And he’ll be back next year!!

[@johnhall3479]

One of the all time greatest feel good moments in golf, so happy for Michael Block!

[@raylazaro8027]

How can you not love an underdog? A humble one at that. Congratulations!

[@michaelfalkner1186]

That hole in one was worth over $100,000. And an auto-qualify for next year's PGA.

[@kavak1344]

And sponsored to play in next week's tournament 👌

[@JB-jf3ke]

Actually it was worth 288 grand

[@macracer49]

@@JB-jf3ke It was worth just over 100 grand. If he would've scored a par he would make roughly 165k instead of 288k

[@michaelfalkner1186]

@@JB-jf3ke No. The difference between the 288 grand he got and the >$100K less he would've gotten two shots further back.

[@connorgoss7489]

Rory has been open that’s he never very social with playing partners in a major because he’s focused on the task at hand which I respect. However, Rory showing hype and support for this man during the final round and breaking his norms has my greatest respect.

[@airtony21]

loved it when someone from the gallery yelled..."we love you too Rory". thats was great stuff.

[@MrUsnavyvet]

what is nice about this clip is you have a $20,000,000 golfer, Rory, going up to him, and conversing with him. That is real class. We need more Michael Blcok's on the Tour.

[@dmeachy]

Michael Block should join the tour. This tournament had a little bit of everything but this ace on the fly was the most incredible moment in golf I've ever seen. Love the underdog!

[@Babengbabeng314]

Legend! He is just living the dream right now! All the kudos and hats off to this man! He is the highlight of PGA championship 2023!

[@consciousobjector2507]

That, and LIV kicked some pga arse!

[@michaelchappell902]

One of the Greatest Shots that anyone will ever witness.

[@sloebone7399]

A slam dunk hole in one in a major on a Sunday! It’s something we may never see again. Incredible!

[@michaelpacini1332]

You cannot write a better script . Simply amazing. Michael Block could end up being the sports athlete of the year . At least best performance. He has my nomination.

[@soulcornflake1]

Definitely an ESPY nominee for Play of the Year.

[@georgelustrea2912]

He deserves it, he did something that will never be done again..

[@hughhoney5930]

this may be one of the most legendary performances of all time. unbelievable really. straight out of a movie.

[@jacobreyes5357]

Watching this guy totally trying to brush off all the attention as the fans cheer “BLOCK! BLOCK! BLOCK!” is incredible. What a guy

[@robertallen6710]

He's gotta...focusing on his game only...

[@georgelustrea2912]

A very humble man, wish him the very best.

[@frankb4517]

Just a tip of the cap. No over the top celebration. Old school class.

[@richlewis1879]

I've been watching golf since about 95. This shot and moment is up there with the best I've ever seen! He went from a legend to a god in about 6 seconds

[@mikenikes1823]

The crowd cheer is so epic! Amazing shot!

[@EthanFinley1]

This dude just had one of the best weeks ever. Like between everybody of all time, this has to be at least top 10. Congrats man, welcome to the PGA

[@N224DW]

A Hole in One is amazing by itself, but a Hole in One hitting nothing but the bottom of the cup, that is Legendary......

[@brentweir4651]

I was on the 18th fairway when this happened, so it was maybe 75 yards behind me (about the end of the tent line on the rt side). The roar rivaled any football crowd I've been in. I'm from Boston, so no Homer here, but I think it was the most fun atmosphere I've ever been in. This Pats and Bs fan now has HUGE respect for Western NY. Great job Rochester/Buffalo!!!

[@23v0lv32]

The man is now forever a folk hero! Amazing ❤

[@philmaguire3014]

Sensational. And McIlroy’s response only added to it. He was genuinely thrilled for a fellow competitor to nail it like that. There a quite a few well paid pros who could learn a lot from how he plays the game. Well done Block, well done McIlroy.

[@MillerTimeGolf]

Arguably one of the greatest shots in the history of the game with his story, this was madness of him to finish this way!!

[@neildorrity9507]

Michael Block was sensational and the highlight of this tournament. 👏 Hats off to a Humble PGA Club Pro. Well done. See u next your @ Valhalla

[@jasontruss9740]

Literally a tin cup moment. Doesn’t matter who wins the tourney. They’ll ALWAYS remember this shot!!!

[@ivettedelgado9603]

amen!!!

[@SammyMaggio]

That will live on in my hometown forever. It's an honor to host the PGA Championship here in Rochester for the fourth time. What a tournament!

[@againstthegraingolf301]

Craziest dunk I’ve seen on the course! Outstanding tournament, Block 🏆👏🏾⛳️

[@AAvfx]

Michael Block, you are a legend! That hole-in-one at the 15th during the final round of the 2023 PGA Championship was pure magic. Your fairytale journey continues to inspire us all. The PGA Championship always brings out the best in golf, and your incredible shot is now etched in its rich history. Congratulations on this remarkable achievement! The Wanamaker Trophy has seen some legendary names, and now yours shines alongside them. Keep shining, Michael, and may your golfing journey be filled with more incredible moments like this. ⛳🏆

[@bradleymaddox3047]

Heck as an ex club pro...I'm crying.....so cool!!⛳⛳🏌️🏌️

[@davidrendall5112]

Amazing shot totally well deserved from a very humble professional golfer 👏 👏👏 best of luck for the future Michael

[@briantneary2248]

His reaction is already one of my favorite moments in sports history.

[@joelloyd6069]

I watched it live and couldn't believe what I just saw. unbelievable.... people were going crazy and some people just crying because it was such a emotional part of the guys story. awesome 👏

[@zachcal4328]

I watched this in person and couldn’t even believe it, it’s like my brain wouldn’t accept it

[@MFSpaceboy]

What a pro. One of his first reactions to seeing the hole was that someone should fix it. Legend.

[@Donkor640]

CBS should be cutting him a check for making their broadcast better! 🤑

[@cable7152]

A dunk hole in one is the most insanely difficult thing in sports history.

[@kerstinboyce2392]

Legend before our eyes. Such a character. Why’s Rory hugging me? Did it go in? Living in a dream. Signed card for camera. Interviewed while playing. Sunk par on 18. Cried when his sick son sent video. Loved it all.

[@donaldwisor3031]

This is what I love about golf. These men are out here competing at the highest level but still stop and admire each other's shots, congratulate each other and are genuinely happy when the other does something spectacular. I can't think of any other sport where this happens.

[@Chris-mx4jb]

this is one of those moments that will go down in sporting history

[@acdc8314]

The entire golf community cheering for Mr Block 🎉 Legend

[@Tee-OhBee]

Block qualifying and finishing top 15 alone would be a nice anecdote in golf history that would potentially get glossed over but this shot? Truly one of the greatest golf shots ever that won’t be forgotten.

[@phimuskapsi]

Blocks legend will be told in Rochester for years.

[@emersonvestal]

So much had to go right for him. And the clutch shot on 18 was the icing on the cake! So glad I was able to watch this live!!

[@dougcarlson1369]

Rory knows the difference between a "hole-in-one" cheer and "great shot" cheer. That's why he knew it immediately, but Block was in disbelief at first.

[@rbrtmasten1]

You could probably hear that roar from the crowd in Syracuse! Incredible stuff. So happy for Michael Block and his whole family. He gets to wake up every day knowing that he hit the most insane shot in all of golf history bar none.

[@boxerboy860]

Incredible! Never heard of anyone doing this in my life

[@lancemarteen86]

That’s what you call the peoples champion right there. Amazing! Never forget where I was when that happened

[@jeanustin]

This PGA Championship is a Block Party🎉

[@theweeklydosage]

Easily one of the coolest and purest aces I’ve ever seen.

[@Casn521]

I agree

[@jasonpitts8395]

I watched that on my DVR about 10 times and the last putt about 20 times. Truly amazing. Bravo sir

[@Loachie90]

Did you pick up your cellular phone and texted messaged your buddies about it?

[@mathprodigy]

That's like one of the most goosebump inducing crowd pops I've ever heard

[@cstomp1]

Absolutely. A roar of sheer excitement and disbelief. One like no other.

[@antonioleal900]

Great job Mr. Block. The best and most inspiring shot I have ever witnessed

[@justinnelson1483]

Give this man his Tour Card right now. He is exactly the type of player the tour needs!

[@justinh2694]

Jim Nantz didn’t have much excitement calling the hole in one, but I truly think it was because he couldn’t believe what he just witnessed. Best hole in one ever in golf! Congrats Michael!

[@ManBearPig435]

It's because Nantz already knew. CBS was in a commercial when this happened. It's on about a 3 minute delay

[@kylemarkley8615]

This video, and Michael Blocks name, will be around for ages now. It's a perfect golf moment.

[@jackstein5688]

Jim Nantz is a legend for this call. It’s like he’s a time traveler. To say that while the ball is in the air and a dunk for the ace.

[@tennispeppis4811]

The

[@roostergoblin4897]

Imagine being paired up with Rory as a club pro and then getting an ace

[@kristiandahl1310]

Yeah some companies going to be making $

[@nast3282]

The best was he was so nervous when they told him in the morning and then he gets a hole in one!

[@Saixjacket]

I love watching golf on a Sunday with the folks in their retirement, especially when it gets legendary!!!! Lately there have been some good Sunday’s!!

[@jetjet8550]

100 years from now in Rochester: Legend has it that if you sit quiet enough, you can still hear the crowd roaring from the golfcourse.

[@MrBixsonic]

My son was on the 18th fairway..maybe 60-100 yards away..said it sounded like a 787 taking off...

[@JavonCarterTV]

The crowd reaction says it all. Let's gooooo! That's WILD

[@blurryrecords]

As a fan of every sport, when it comes to a single play/shot/throw, a hole in one is by far the hardest and most insane “play” and we got to witness one.

[@willoughbykrenzteinburg]

The hole in one is rare of course. THIS hole in one was even more rare because it didn't bounce, it didn't roll, it was hit off the tee and went straight into the cup.

[@TheMissingtime]

hm missed cut really missed

[@1FokkerAce]

That crowd reaction is awesome.

[@walterheisenberg251]

This was great but his par save to get into the ‘24 PGA was just as goosebump producing for me. The crowd willed that ball into the hole.

[@Brucefulness]

How incredible is this???!?

[@boonedog1457]

What an awesome moment in time! Congratulations! If anyone ever makes a Hole in One, the PGA Championship 🏆 Stage is the place to do it!

[@jdavies]

A UNICORN flying ace! 🙌Bro couldn't celebrate until he ruled-out Ashton Kutcher on-scene. What a humble dude. Congrats, Michael Block!

[@nicholasduncan5842]

The 2023 PGA was one I’ll NEVER forget!!!

[@JPOTTGAMING]

One of the best live moments I’ve ever seen…hands down

[@adamhofman4933]

I just love that he didn’t believe it and asked the crowd for the answer..

[@eckathewrecka]

This is such a good news story and just what golf needed right now to get everyone back on track, this guys the real deal :)

[@robertallen6710]

Plastic, superficial personalities of the current PGA leaders (including Tiger) you are entirely correct...🧐

[@benjaminl3084]

This story got better and better each round then to have this happen followed by a stupid difficult up and down at 18 to save par and seal your ticket to next years PGA, it's not supposed to happen, 999 out of 1000 times the player would fall apart but Block gained Legend status by being that 1 and doing it in a major. I was there Thursday all day and wish I watched him play if just for a hole but at that time Block was just a name among others that I never heard of before, but today I don't think I will ever forget his name. Well Done and can't wait to see what you do next year!

[@cupcakemcgee3175]

It was a absolute joy watching him play the last four days. He is a very well liked player and very passionate. Great interview at the end.

[@Pulse2AM]

He's never going to forget this week! Amazing.

[@caydenwu3082]

Wow what a shot that’s amazing!

[@Maker004]

What a story

[@robgraccogna4539]

What a legend 👏

[@hugharrdum889]

To dunk that right in the hole is absolutely wild. What a stud

[@hughjoelcock7145]

What a weekend this dude has had and what a class act professional GOLFERS are if the stories of the best players in the world approaching him and accepting him as “one of them” are true. That says a lot about these guys we watch week in and week out.

[@stinger8866]

This is the best moment in golf this year by far. God rewards those who deserve it. And this guy deserves it all!!!

[@davidgivins4203]

Another stupid comment! 😅😂

[@JeffSmith-eq3kc]

​@@davidgivins4203what moment was possibly better than this so far this year?

[@davidgivins4203]

@@JeffSmith-eq3kc Wyndham Clark winning for his first pga victory after 5 years of grinding Jason day victory after a five year drought 🫢🫠🤔⛳️ That hole in one on the fly is OMG! But the grind to victory is moments of moments!

[@JeffSmith-eq3kc]

​@@davidgivins4203I'm sorry but neither of those, while the Jason Day story was great, equals a PGA Professional making a hole in one on a Sunday at a major playing with Rory McIlroy. Not in the same ballpark really. Wyndham winning not even close he was gonna get his first win and he got it. Good for him but it wasn't all that shocking he'd been playing very well for weeks. Jason Day winning was awesome and emotional after the last few years for him but again, not even close. Maybe you don't realize the insanity of this happening but it blows anything this year out of the water.

[@davidgivins4203]

@@JeffSmith-eq3kc you should be apologetic as he and other pga professional have had a hole in one which is no big deal! Ask a pro golfer if they want a hole in one or a pga victory! Not even close! You obviously don’t know about golf as I’ve never had a hole in one but have won a few golf tournaments! Ask him when he plays in a tournament if he wants a hole in one or win the tournament! You don’t have a chance of winning the tournament then get you hole in one! 🫢🫠🤔 you can’t win here!

[@TheeSquanto]

Was 2 holes away from this at the event and I knew something crazy happened. Watched the replay on one of the screens and was in utter disbelief. Block Party 2023

[@DaSpartanProductinos]

Arguably the best story in sports this year. Unbelievable journey and a magical ride. Never stop dreaming!!

[@Silenced_by_nazi_youtube]

Yea that’s a moment that’s gonna live forever. I will golf all my life knowing I may never do that, which is crazy

[@thejovihead]

I love how he just took the hug from Rory without even actually knowing it went in... just accepting the love of what he thought was just a tight shot. Lol

[@hurfdurfy8167]

Oh man the moment it sunk in just hits hard. Congratulations to Michael Block!

[@jefftaylor8644]

Liked, favorited, and shared. I will never forget this. Much love and congrats to Mr. Block, he really was the story of the tournament.