The setting is familiar, and so is the man who's favored to win one of golf's biggest tournaments. But the date? Well, it just feels a little weird.
Yes, the PGA Championship is already here. The best golfers in the world will tee it up Thursday through Sunday with a major on the line at Bethpage State Park's Black Course on Long Island in New York.
For about the last half-century, the PGA Championship has been played in August as the year's final major. But thanks to a big schedule shakeup, that took effect this year, the PGA is now the year's second major and played in May.
It may take some getting used to, but once the golf starts it will feel every bit like a major. The storylines are plentiful and intriguing, starting with Tiger Woods. And the Black Course is a proven gem, hosting its third major championship.
So how is it all going to play out this week? Here's everything you need to know about the 2019 PGA Championship.
