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Walker makes it a sweep of first-time major winners in 2016 (The Associated Press)

SPRINGFIELD, N.J. (AP) -- One of the last people who would have predicted Jimmy Walker's win in the PGA Championship at Baltusrol was the man himself.

Though Walker felt some improvement last week at the Canadian Open, he'd struggled much of the year, particularly in the majors. And he'd never really come close to winning in golf's biggest events.

So after a pressure-packed par on the final hole gave Walker a one-stroke win over defending champion Jason Day on Sunday, he was somewhat surprised and plenty relieved.

''I wouldn't have called this, but it's huge,'' Walker said.