Tiger Woods, 23, won his first PGA Championship and second major, one stroke ahead of runner-up Sergio García, age 19.

[2] At the time, many (including noted commentator Gary McCord) predicted the start of a long rivalry between Woods and García.

[2] The teenage García's outgoing antics during the tournament had captured the attention of many golf fans, but his sole major title came over seventeen years later at the Masters in 2017.

Mike Weir, the co-leader with Woods after 54 holes, shot 80 in the final round and tied for tenth.

The PGA Championship returned seven years later in 2006, also won by Woods, and Medinah hosted the Ryder Cup in 2012.