PGA Championship
Runner-up: Ed Oliver
Ben Hogan won his first PGA Championship, defeating Ed Oliver 6&4 in the 36-hole final. Hogan's relentless ball-striking and mental toughness made him almost unbeatable in match play. It was the first of his two PGA Championship victories and launched his era of major championship dominance.
PGA Championship
1946
Portland Golf Club · Portland, Oregon
Champion
Ben Hogan
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Winning Score
Match Play
Winning Margin
0 strokes
Course
Portland Golf Club
Location
Portland, Oregon
Field Size
64 players