Everything You Need to Know About Michael Block The Rising Star of Golf

Michael Block has become a name in the world of golf that nobody will forget. Although he has been part of the golfing community for over 2 decades now, he has finally gotten his long-due recognition. Every golf fan in the world is interested to know everything about the golf underdog, and we are here to tell you all that we know!

Let’s dive deeper into the marvelous life Block has had so far and get insights about him. 

Who is Michael Block? 

Michael Block is a PGA Professional who was born in Nevada on June 15th, 1976, and grew up in St. Louis. He is 46 years old and works as a head PGA professional at his home club, Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club in Mission Viejo, California. He also works as a golf instructor and charges $150 for a 45-minute session and $500 for a nine-hole playing lesson.

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A PGA professional refers to a member of the PGA who has successfully undergone a comprehensive three-year training program. This program equips individuals with the necessary skills to coach golf, provide first aid, and acquire other qualifications related to the game of golf.

Michael Block’s family 

Block is a happily married man. He met his wife Val, who he fell in love with in his mid-20s, at a birthday party in California. The couple is now raising two beautiful boys together, Dylan and Ethan who are 18 and 16 years old respectively. 

Timeline of Block’s initial golfing days

The golfer initially participated in collegiate golf at Mississippi State, but later switched to the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Afterwards, he enrolled in the San Diego Golf Academy wherein he graduated with a degree in golf course management. From 1998 to 2004, Block worked as an assistant pro at The Lakes Country Club in Palm Desert, California. 

His next stop was Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club in Mission Viejo. In 2012, he became a member of the PGA of America and he is still employed at Arroyo Trabuco.

Block’s PGA Tour and Major career

The Californian golfer has played in 24 PGA Tour events, out of which he was able to make the cut in 4 of them. 2023 marked his fifth appearance in the PGA Championship. Between his seven appearances at the majors (5 PGA Championships and 2 US Open tournaments), 2023 is the first time when he made the cut. 

Michael Block: A social legend

Block was also named as 2022 PGA Professional of the Year, and was immensely joyful after winning it. After winning the title, he said as mentioned in Golf Monthly, “This was one of my last bucket list dreams. That’s why I made it a priority to make it to Florida to seal it up. Once I did have the lead, I didn’t want to lose it again as I had in the past by not playing in the Tournament Series events. I have a very supportive management at Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club. There’s no way I could have done this and been gone as much as I am from home if I didn’t have my wife and kids’ support as well.”

According to PGA Tour’s wesbite, Block has been named the Southern California PGA Player of the Year 9 times from 2013-2022. 2017 was an exceptional year when he did not win the aforesaid title. He has also won the Southern California PGA Championship in 2017, 2018, and 2022.

The Californian golfer’s life-changing moment 

In his press conference appearance after the PGA Championship round 2, the golfer revealed one of his very special life-altering moments. He shared with everyone that it was back in the 2022 PGA Championship at Southern Hills when was playing in a group that was a few groups ahead or behind Tiger Woods, Jordan Spieth, and Rory McIlroy. 

He went ahead and played an amazing game. His manager then told him that it was the moment he stopped being just a PGA professional. That was a very special and big moment for Michael Block. 

The golfer’s special TaylorMade golf ball 

The 46-year-old scribbles two special words on his golf ball that he likes to live by! He got “Why not?” inscribed on his TaylorMade golf balls to help him march through the tough moments of his career. 

Explaining why he does so and how this tradition started, he said according to Golf.com, “A long time ago, I questioned myself over every shot like most people do, and I came up with one day I was going to win it. I was coming close to winning a tournament. Why not win? Why not just clip this, spin it to the right three feet, and make the putt? I go, ‘Why not?’ I started saying that, and so to do it, they started stamping my golf balls. 

Block’s unique teaching style

His journey of being a golf instructor has been challenging but incredible. It started out rocky but then gradually found its pace. “The first couple years, you’re out there and you’re winging it. And telling everybody the same thing. Once you get confident in your teaching and your playing, it just gets better.”

Block tries to customize his teaching to fit every student’s needs. He really likes to strategize and customize his lessons so that every student can learn in the best possible way. He said he does not try to teach his students the swings of famous golfers because that’s not how they will learn. “I don’t teach one way. I teach what that person has the capability of doing and learning, and that’s been a huge benefit of teaching for the last 25 years for me.” He says that it is important to be realistic with the skills, “That’s a big thing. I try to be honest with my guys.”

What do you think about Block’s stellar achievements in his professional life? Do you think he will add more feathers to his hat in the coming years? Let us know what you think in the comments below.

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