Paul McClure to Play in PGA Championship
One of the most exciting and unique aspects of the PGA Championship is that 20 PGA of America Golf Professionals earn the opportunity to tee it up alongside some of the world’s best players in a Major Championship setting.
That group of 20 players is the Corebridge Financial Team. Players can earn a spot on the Corebridge Financial Team with a top 20 finish at the PGA Professional Championship. Paul McClure, Head Professional at RTJ Golf Trail at Magnolia Grove, will join the 2026 Corebridge Financial Team a the PGA Championship at Aronimink with his T18 finish at the PGA Professional Championship at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort.
This will be McClure’s first time competing at the PGA Championship.
It means so much for PGA of America Golf Professionals to have the chance to play in their Major Championship and represent the 30,000+ PGA Members who work tirelessly to teach and grow the game.
Get to know the 2026 Corebridge Financial Team!
Jesse Droemer (Houston, Texas)
Ben Kern (South Bloomfield, Ohio)
Michael Kartrude (Port St. Lucie, Fla.)
Tyler Collet (Vero Beach, Fla.)
Zach Haynes (Bowling Green, Ky.)
Garrett Sapp (Cypress, Calif.)
Austin Hurt (Bainbridge Island, Wash.)
Braden Shattuck (Aston, Pa.)
Mark Geddes (Coronado, Calif.)
Ben Polland (Wilson, Wyo.)
Michael Block (Mission Viejo, Calif.)
Bryce Fisher (Oregon City, Ore.)
Ryan Lenahan (New Hudson, Mich.)
Jared Jones (Dublin, Ohio)
Francisco Bide (Duluth, Ga.)
Chris Gabriele (Halesite, N.Y.)
Derek Berg (Duvall, Wash.)
Ryan Vermeer (Elkhorn, Neb.)
Paul McClure (Mobile, Ala.)
Timothy Wiseman (New Albany, Ind.)
BANDON, OR - APRIL 29: Paul McClure hits his tee shot during the final round of the PGA Professional Championship at Bandon Dunes on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 in Bandon, Oregon. (Photo by Tom Hauck/PGA of America)