PGA Championship Stroke play era winners Stroke play era winners

| Year_ | Champion | Country | Venue | Location_of_venue | Winners_Score | Winners_share_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | John Mahaffey | United States | Oakmont Country Club | Oakmont, Pennsylvania | 75-67-68-66=276 (−8) | 50000 |
| 1977 | Lanny Wadkins | United States | Pebble Beach Golf Links | Pebble Beach, California | 69-71-72-70=282 (−6) | 45000 |
| 1976 | Dave Stockton (2) | United States | Congressional Country Club , Blue Course | Bethesda, Maryland | 70-72-69-70=281 (+1) | 45000 |
| 1975 | Jack Nicklaus (4) | United States | Firestone Country Club , South Course | Akron, Ohio | 70-68-67-71=276 (−4) | 45000 |
| 1974 | Lee Trevino | United States | Tanglewood Park , Championship Course | Clemmons, North Carolina | 73-66-68-69=276 (−4) | 45000 |
| 1973 | Jack Nicklaus (3) | United States | Canterbury Golf Club | Beachwood, Ohio | 72-68-68-69=277 (−7) | 45000 |
| 1972 | Gary Player (2) | South Africa | Oakland Hills Country Club , South Course | Bloomfield Hills, Michigan | 71-71-67-72=281 (+1) | 45000 |