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Michael Block in the field for this week's PGA Tour Champions event. Here's why

Michael Block is making a strong push to secure his place on the PGA Tour Champions full-time in 2027, leveraging sponsor exemptions to compete at this week’s SAS Championship. The 50-year-old golfer, who turned pro at Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club, has already shown his ability to contend on the senior circuit, finishing inside the top 10 in multiple events this season, including a T-3 at The Ally Challenge and a T-9 at the Dick’s Open.

His breakthrough moment came at the 2023 PGA Championship, where he made the cut, played alongside Rory McIlroy, and even carded a hole-in-one in the final round—a performance that helped him earn sponsor invitations to stay on tour. With a field packed with legends like Ernie Els, Vijay Singh, and Bernhard Langer, Block’s goal is to finish inside the top 72 of the Schwab Cup standings, setting him up for a playoff spot that could solidify his status for next year.

His journey from disappointment over the elimination of Champions Tour Q-School to a competitive run in his first senior season reflects resilience and a determination to prove he belongs among golf’s elite at any age.

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