Michael Block is straight-up leading the Jefferson Lehigh Valley Classic, sitting at 11 under par heading into the final round in Pennsylvania, and get this: his incredible run on the PGA Tour Champions means he’s about to be eligible for the Charles Schwab Cup playoffs. That’s right, the guy who lit up the 2023 PGA Championship is making waves again, and it’s turning into one of the most compelling stories on the senior circuit.
This Is Not a One-Off, Folks, This Is A Run
Remember that insane breakthrough Block had at the 2023 PGA Championship? He tied for 15th, which was the best finish by a club pro in decades, and dropped a slam-dunk ace while playing with Rory McIlroy in the final round. Everyone was buzzing, but you always wonder, right? Was that a flash in the pan? Well, since turning 50 on June 15, Block has been on an absolute tear, piling up a staggering $326,486 in official earnings in just six starts. Six starts! He’s proving that magical week was merely the opening act. This is his seventh start, which means once he finishes his round on Sunday, he’s in for the postseason. If the season ended right now, he’d slide into those lucrative Schwab Cup playoffs with ease.
“My Office Is Doing Payroll and Inventory,” Not Leading Golf Tournaments
Block is just having a blast out there. The guy’s literally learning on the fly against legends who’ve done this their whole lives. “It’s spiraling upwards, which is good,” Block said about his career path. “Having a great time. My biggest prerogative right now is to enjoy it.” He’s even gotta remind himself on the course, “Commit, have fun, enjoy the moment.” Why? Because, as he puts it, “These guys have done this their whole life, so it’s like their office. This is not my office. My office is doing payroll and inventory. This is not my office. So I’m trying to learn the way, but I need to say it out loud.”
It’s just wild. The man held the 36-hole lead at The Ally Challenge before finishing T-3, snagged a T-5 at the Rogers Charity Classic, and even finished T-9 in his Champions debut at the Dick’s Open. He’s been contending, showing he totally belongs among the tour’s top players, and he’s now one of the biggest attractions on the PGA Tour Champions. On Saturday, he fired a 63, his lowest round of the Champions season, to get that one-stroke lead over Steven Alker. He insists he’s not paying attention to the leaderboard, but you know the whole golf world is watching him right now.
With 18 holes left at the Jefferson Lehigh Valley Classic, Michael Block is in prime position to capture his first senior-tour victory. All eyes are on him tomorrow as he tries to close it out and cement his place in the Schwab Cup playoffs. It’s gonna be epic.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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