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Top 10 moments in 100 years of PGA Championships

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15 Aug 1999: Tiger Woods celebrates as he makes the winning putt during the PGA Championships at the Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Illinois. Mandatory Credit: Harry How /Allsport

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1999 – Tiger Woods vs. Sergio Garcia at Medinah

With a five-stroke lead, 23-year-old Woods was leaking oil and faced an unforgettable run by 19-year-old Garcia, highlighted by Garcia’s unforgettable recovery shot at the 452-yard 16th from 189 yards. Even with a root showing and seemingly a career-ending injury a possibility, he valiantly swung with eyes closed and chased after the ball, leaping unforgettably to see the final result. Garcia missed a birdie putt at 18 to tie Woods.

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