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Jesse Mueller wins PGA Professional Championship; 20 earn spots into PGA Championship

Jesse Mueller took a five-stroke lead into the final round of the PGA Professional Championship and emerged victorious at Barton Creek Resort and Spa in Austin, Texas.

Mueller closed in 3-over 74 and finished at 10 under par, five clear of runners-up Michael Block (73) and Jared Jones (71).

Mueller, a 39-year-old Arizona State product who is the director of golf at Grand Canyon University, earned $60,000 and the Walter Hagen Cup. He was also one of 20 players in the field of PGA of America club professionals to earn a spot in next month's PGA Championship.