REPORT: PGA CHAMPIONSHIP COULD GET MAY DATE IN 2019

The PGA of America is moving the PGA Championship to May for the first time in 70 years when it goes to Bethpage Black on New York’s Long Island in 2019 as part of a long-term plan that involves a major shift in the golf calendar, including The Players Championship going back to its March date, the Associated Press has learned. Two officials involved in the discussions say the PGA of America and PGA Tour will discuss details of the move as early as Tuesday at Quail Hollow Club, site of this week’s PGA Championship. They spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the move has not been announced. The change has been in the works for four years, an official said. The catalyst behind the movement was golf ’s return to the Olympics, along with the PGA Tour’s desire to wrap up its FedExCup before the NFL season. The PGA Championship has been in August since 1969 with two exceptions.