Tyler Collet wins PGA Professional Championship by record 10 strokes

Tyler Collet claimed a historic victory at the 57th PGA Professional Championship, finishing 15-under-par and winning by a record 10 strokes, surpassing the previous margin set in 2012. His disciplined approach throughout the week helped him secure his fourth appearance at the PGA Championship, which will be held at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. Collet, an assistant professional at John's Island Club, led a group of 20 PGA professionals qualifying for the Corebridge Financial Team, earning exemptions to the PGA Championship and six other PGA Tour events. Notably, Michael Block, a popular club pro from the 2023 PGA Championship, also qualified for the upcoming major. The tournament concluded with added drama as a sudden-death playoff determined the final qualifying spot for Quail Hollow. Collet expressed that sticking to a consistent, safe game plan was key to his dominant performance.