South OC Golfer Wins 2023 SoCal PGA Professional Championship

MISSION VIEJO, CA — A south Orange County golfer just played a game to remember, after Michael Block won the 99th installment of the 2023 Southern California PGA Professional Championship at Sherwood Country Club.

“Thank you to Sherwood Country Club and Jeff Fowler for putting this event on and getting us out here,” Block said. “I rolled in a couple of putts down that final stretch, and the tide turned pretty quickly. I was lucky enough to come away with the trophy, and I’m grateful for all the support and camaraderie we have here in the Section.”

The Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club player started the day two shots behind the leader, but was able to make it level through 16 holes.

Block also birdied holes 17 and 18 to win his fourth SCPGA Section Championship and his second in consecutive years with an 11-under-par 205 total. He ended his day tying the tournament low round with a 6-under-par 66.

With Thursday's win, Block has locked up the SoCal PGA Player of the Year honors, marking his 10th Player of the Year honors in the last 11 years, according to a PGA news release.