Tyler Collett, who led by seven after 54 holes, ballooned his lead to 11 before cruising to a 10-shot win in the 2025 PGA Professional Championship in Port St. Lucie, Florida, a tournament that’s serves as a ticket for 20 PGA professionals to gain entry into the 2025 PGA Championship.
After three days at PGA Golf Club, Collett just missed setting the 54-hole scoring mark by two shots. Playing the Wanamaker Course in the final round, Collett closed with five birdies over his final seven holes to finish at 15 under.
Collet’s total beat the previous mark of 14 under set by Larry Gilbert at Doral in 1991. Collett can now look forward to his fourth PGA Championship appearance.
Jesse Droemer was second at 5 under. Michael Block tied for third at 4 under. Also getting through is Andre Chi, who Monday qualified into the Valspar a couple of weeks ago.
Who are the 20 PGA professionals who advance to PGA Championship?
Tyler Collet, 15 under
Jesse Droemer, 5 under
Brian Bergstol, 4 under
Michael Block, 4 under
Dylan Newman, 3 under
Brandon Bingaman, 3 under
Ryan Lenahan, 3 under
Andre Chi, 3 under
John Somers, 2 under
Justin Hicks, 2 under
Rupe Taylor, 2 under
Tom Johnson, 2 under
Nic Ishee, 2 under
Eric Steger, 2 under
Bob Sowards, 1 under
Bobby Gates, 1 under
Greg Koch, 1 under
Timothy Wiseman, 1 under
Larkin Gross, 1 under
Brad Lardon, even par
Dakun Chang, even par
Michael Kartrude, even par
Andy Svoboda, even par
All 20 who advance finished at even par or better.
There were five women in the 2025 PGA Professional Championship
Sandra Changkija, Joanna Coe, Ashley Grier, Allie Knight and Katelyn Sepmoree all competed in this event. Those same five have also earned spots in the 2025 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco in June.
At the PGA Professional, Changkija was the lone female golfer to make the 54-hole cut. She tied for 35th overall at 3 over.
What are the prize money payouts at the PGA Professional Championship?
The total purse in 2025 is $750,000 with Collett taking home $66,700. The champ of this event also earns exemptions into six PGA Tour over the course of the next 12 months.
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