Kurt Kitayama makes history with final-round 63 at PGA Championship
Kurt Kitayama made history with a final-round score of 63 at the 2026 PGA Championship. This score is tied for the lowest in the final round of a major tournament. Despite his impressive performance, Kitayama finished three shots behind the leader and faced tough competition from other players.
- ▪Kurt Kitayama shot a 7-under 63, tying for the lowest final round score in major championship history.
- ▪He moved up 57 spots on the leaderboard to finish tied for seventh place.
- ▪Kitayama's round included seven birdies and was bogey-free.
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Golf Kurt Kitayama makes history with final-round 63 at PGA Championship By Bridget Reilly Published May 17, 2026, 2:25 p.m. ET Kurt Kitayama logged himself a record round on Sunday. Now, he has to play the waiting game at the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pa. Kitayama shot a 7-under 63, which is tied for the lowest score in the final round of a major in history. Kurt Kitayama of the United States acknowledges the crowd on the 18th green during the final round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 17, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
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