Bernhard Langer Makes History with Sixth PNC Championship Win
Bernhard Langer and son Jason captured the 2024 PNC Championship at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club Orlando, setting a new tournament record in the process.
The victory marks Langer’s sixth title in the event, surpassing Raymond Floyd’s previous record of five wins. It’s the fourth time Bernhard and Jason have won together, with Bernhard’s other two victories coming alongside his son Stefan.
What makes this tournament unique is its family-focused format. The field consists of major championship and Players Championship winners from the PGA Tour, LPGA and PGA Tour Champions, with each competitor teaming up with a family member.
The event has evolved significantly since its 1995 debut as the “Father-Son” tournament. It’s expanded to include various family pairings – parents, daughters, and even grandchildren can now participate. Winners receive the Willie Park Trophy, a red leather belt with sterling silver embellishments that pays homage to the prize awarded at the inaugural 1860 Open Championship.
The Langers’ dominance in this event is remarkable. They’ve now won back-to-back titles in 2023 and 2024, adding to their previous victories in 2014 and 2019. The father-son duo has clearly found a winning formula at the Grande Lakes course.
Let’s look at how the tournament’s history has unfolded over its 28 editions:
- 2024 – Bernhard and Jason Langer
- 2023 – Bernhard and Jason Langer
- 2022 – Vijay Singh and Qass Singh
- 2021 – John Daly and John Daly II
- 2020 – Justin Thomas and Mike Thomas
- 2019 – Bernhard Langer and Jason Langer
- 2018 – Davis Love III and Dru Love
- 2017 – Angel Cabrera and Angel Cabrera Jr.
- 2016 – David Duval and Nick Karavites
- 2015 – Lanny Wadkins and Tucker Wadkins
- 2014 – Bernhard Langer and Jason Langer
- 2013 – Stewart Cink and Connor Cink
- 2012 – Davis Love III and Dru Love
- 2009-11 – No tournament
- 2008 – Larry Nelson and Drew Nelson
- 2007 – Larry Nelson and Josh Nelson
- 2006 – Bernhard Langer and Stefan Langer
- 2005 – Bernhard Langer and Stefan Langer
- 2004 – Barry Nelson and Drew Nelson
- 2003 – Hale Irwin and Steve Irwin
- 2002 – Craig Stadler and Kevin Stadler
- 2001 – Raymond Floyd and Robert Floyd
- 2000 – Raymond Floyd and Robert Floyd
- 1999 – Jack Nicklaus and Gary Nicklaus
- 1998 – Bob Charles and David Charles
- 1997 – Raymond Floyd and Raymond Floyd Jr.
- 1996 – Raymond Floyd and Raymond Floyd Jr.
- 1995 – Raymond Floyd and Raymond Floyd Jr.
The tournament history shows how the Floyd family dominated the early years, winning five of the first seven editions. Now it’s the Langers who’ve established thier own dynasty in this beloved year-end celebration of golf and family.
