1916 PGA Championship
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The 1916 PGA Championship was the first PGA Championship, which is now considered one of golf's major championships. It was held October 10–14 at Siwanoy Country Club in Eastchester, New York, just north of New York City in Westchester County.[1]
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Tournament information | |
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Dates | October 10–14, 1916 |
Location | Eastchester, New York 40.941°N 73.813°W / 40.941; -73.813 |
Course(s) | Siwanoy Country Club |
Organized by | PGA of America |
Tour(s) | PGA Tour |
Format | Match play |
Statistics | |
Field | 32 players |
Prize fund | $2,580 |
Winner's share | $500 |
Champion | |
Jim Barnes | |
def. Jock Hutchison, 1 up | |
Location map | |
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Jim Barnes defeated Jock Hutchison by 1 hole in the 36-hole final, holing a 4-foot putt at the final hole.