David Buffington

Pete Dye won't forget the gushing praise he heard from just about everyone about his new creation, The Ocean Course, as the world's best players got ready for the 1991 Ryder Cup at Kiawah Island in weather that was perfect for golf.

A look at some of the key anniversaries this year in PGA Championship history: 1937 (75 years ago) Winner: Denny Shute.

Facts and figures for the PGA Championship: Event: 94th PGA Championship. Dates: Aug. 9-12. Site: Kiawah Island (Ocean Course) Length: 7,776 yards: Par: 36-36_72. Field: 156 players (136 tour pros, 20 club pros). Prize money: TBA ($8 million in 2011). Winner's share: TBA ($1.445 million in 2011).

Pete Dye won't forget the gushing praise he heard from just about everyone about his new creation, The Ocean Course, as the world's best players got ready for the 1991 Ryder Cup at Kiawah Island in weather that was perfect for golf.

A capsule look at 20 top players for the 94th PGA Championship, to be played Aug.

A hole-by-hole look at the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island, site of the 94th PGA Championship to be played Aug.

How well do you know the PGA Championship? Try this quiz: FRONT NINE (3 points) 1. What was memorable about Jack Nicklaus winning the 1973 PGA Championship at Canterbury? a.) It was the last time he smoked a cigarette on the golf course. b.) He broke Bobby Jones' record for most majors. c.) It was

A day after managing only two hits and getting shut out by Minnesota, the Boston Red Sox did much better at the plate.