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What tournament invitations does a PGA Championship winner receive?
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PGA Championship
Northern Irish golfer Rory McIlroy competing in the final round of the 2012 PGA Championship.
The winner of the PGA Championship receives several significant benefits and tournament invitations:
- Lifetime Invitation: The winner receives a lifetime invitation to participate in all future PGA Championships.1
- Other Major Tournaments: The winner is granted five-year exemptions to participate in the three other major golf tournaments: the Masters Tournament, the U.S. Open, and the British Open (officially known as the Open Championship).1
In addition to these invitations, the winner receives sizable prize money and earns points toward the PGA Player of the Year Award and the next Ryder Cup team.1