<P> The PGA Championship was established for the purpose of providing a high - profile tournament specifically for professional golfers at a time when they were generally not held in high esteem in a sport that was largely run by wealthy amateurs . This origin is still reflected in the entry system for the Championship . It is the only major that does not explicitly invite leading amateurs to compete ( it is possible for amateurs to get into the field , although the only viable ways are by winning one of the other major championships , or winning a PGA Tour event while playing on a sponsor 's exemption ) , and the only one that reserves a large number of places , 20 of 156 , for club professionals . These slots are determined by the top finishers in the club pro championship , which is held in June . </P>
who are the club pros playing in the pga championship
the top finishers in the club pro championship