Tiger Woods vs Y.E. Yang | 2009 PGA Championship Final Round

Watch the epic tussle between Tiger Woods and Y.E. Yang in the final round of the 2009 PGA Championship from Hazeltine National Golf Club.

Contested each May, the PGA Championship is the second major championship in golf’s annual rotation, and perennially features the strongest field in the men's game based on the Official World Golf Rankings. Known for dramatic finishes and notable champions, the Wanamaker Trophy—which has been awarded to the winner since 1916—is inscribed with names such as Brooks Koepka, Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Jack Nicklaus, and Gary Player.

The 2024 PGA Championship is set to take place between 13-19 May at Valhalla Golf Club. The reigning champion is Brooks Koepka.

[Arcaninexe]

Yang’s victory was significant as it marked the first time Tiger Woods lost a major when leading after 54 holes.

He was born the son of a poor farmer in Korea and started playing golf by observing others while working part-time at a driving range after graduating from high school.

[dr.frankenputz]

What a feeling that would be for Yang, knowing he went toe to toe with Tiger, one of the best golfers in history and coming out on top. That's a feeling no one else got to experience on day 4 of a major with Tiger in the lead. He is forever a legend, especially with that hybrid shot on 18!

[vevxqr]

the “mic on” with tiger was exceptional.

[pngo]

I’m going to tell my kids this was Taco Golf vs Tiger Woods

[ericg]

Thank you for adding more of these videos! PLEASE add full final rounds like you did with 2022!

[segfault]

"Hello YE Yang, my name is Tiger Woods" - I vividly recall the announcers saying that after Tiger's approach on the 1st at 1:40. Biggest announcer's curse ever. After he missed that putt, it set the tone for the entire round, and everything was history.

[robolo]

I love these videos, but why don't you have scores posted as the round progresses?

[taufiqhasan]

I remember watching this live on tv 15 yrs ago (2009 v 2024)

[riverhound]

Good ole 2009..almost forgot about this

[RogerPeet]

Very exciting golf. I love the chip in, and the approach shot on 18. Yang beat that Tigar.

[kingeyechoi]

우즈형님을 이긴 양용은 형님 대단하네요. 우즈형님 마지막 미소.. 그리고 세레모니가 압권이죠

[joshualin]

itll be nice if you can put the scorecard into the video. I literally have to Wikipedia the final round scorecard to follow along

[MarkEnriquez]

This was the Tiger Woods jinx. Prior to this his last major was the 2008 US open. It was assumed he was going to win this tournament and probably should’ve but there’s a first for everyone and he lost to Yang. Then the scandal with his wife became public. And he doesn’t win another major until the 2019 masters.

[bretts]

No graphics or scores. Figures! Just upload the full archives like all the other majors have done!

[kovacuator]

This was the beginning of the end of Tiger's dominance. Shortly after this stories about him cheating on his wife started circulating followed by his divorce. He was never the same.

[visalsoun]

Great archived video, but I'm more and more clueless as the round progress! No score to feel excited about, no nothing.

[Andrew-ddyt]

51:37 Another level of entertainment. Flipping amazing

[adampincente]

Y.E YES!

This was the end of Tigers dominance, the scandal happened right after this and he was never mentally the same again.

[vickaps]

one of the biggest upsets in sports history. Yang was so clutch here.

[jasonh.]

August 16, 2009.. the beginning of the nosedive of Tiger's dominance. A little over 3 months later would be Thanksgiving night and, well, we all know what happened.