Michael Block Wins First SCPGA Senior Section Championship Title
Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club - July 13-14, 2026(MISSION VIEJO, CA – JULY 14, 2026) Michael Block, PGA, of Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club, is the 2026 SCPGA Senior Section Champion with rounds of 66-65=131 for a 13-under-par total. Block’s transition into the SCPGA Senior Division is officially off to a historic start after competing in and winning his first SCPGA Senior event after turning 50 last month.
The Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club Head Golf Professional put on a masterclass on his home turf, winning by seven shots over the field. The victory adds another marquee achievement to Block’s storied SCPGA career, proving that his competitive edge remains as sharp as ever as he enters this new chapter of professional golf.
The tournament setup promised drama, and the final round delivered early. Block entered the day locked in a tight battle at the top of the leaderboard, tied at 7-under par with Mike Fergin, PGA, of Mesa Verde Country Club. While the two went neck-and-neck out of the gate, Block quickly found an extra gear. Putting on a clinic on the front nine, he carded five birdies to pull away from the chasing pack. He then managed the back nine with veteran composure, turning in a blemish-free card and putting an exclamation point on his championship performance with a closing birdie on the 18th hole.
Reflecting on his milestone victory on his home course, Block shared his appreciation for the week. “I’m very happy to be a part of this Championship hosted here at Arroyo Trabuco, and be lucky enough to win it today.”
The prestigious event featured a highly competitive field of 72 players, all vying not just for the section title, but for a ticket to the national stage.
As the official qualifier for the Senior PGA Professional Championship, the stakes were incredibly high. The top 10 finishers from this week’s field have earned their spots to compete October 22–25, 2026, at Superstition Mountain Golf & Country Club in Gold Canyon, AZ, where they will battle for a chance to advance into the Senior PGA Championship.
Qualifiers in order:
Michael Block – Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club (*Exempt)
Jeff Hart – Life Member Active
Scott Mallory – Journey at Pechanga
Mike Fergin – Mesa Verde Country Club
Paul Dietsche – Redlands Country Club
Chad Sorensen – Buena Vista Golf Course
Chi Choi – Monarch Beach Golf Links
Alan Sorensen – Buena Vista Golf Course
Steve Holmes – Rustic Canyon Golf Course (*Exempt)
Robert Pang – Big Canyon Country Club
Josh Garber – Desert Willow Golf Resort
Jon Fiedler – Los Posas Country Club
Alternates in order:
Geoffrey Dean – PGA WEST Private
Rick Garboski – Golf Development Complex
Shelly Haywood – Laguna Woods Golf Club
Nick Molloy – Enagic Golf Club at Eastlake
Bruce Nakamura – Aviara Golf Academy
Special thanks to Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club for their hospitality and support from PGA Head Golf Professional Michael Block, PGA Director of Golf, Geoff Cram, and Superintendent Mike Wolpoff.
Thank you to our gracious sponsors for helping make this Championship possible: national partners The Golf Channel and PXG, supporting sponsor the PGA TOUR, and product partner Pepsi.
Finally, thank you to our dedicated rules officials: Gary Albin, Steve Asaki, and Shane Mason, PGA, along with Honorary Starter Andy Thuney, PGA.