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PGA Championship

1946

Champion

Ben Hogan(Match Play)

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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1

Ben Hogan

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Tournament Stats

Winning Score

Match Play

Winning Margin

0 strokes

Course

Portland Golf Club

Location

Portland, Oregon

Field Size

64 players