1949 PGA Championship

The match play format at the PGA Championship in 1949 called for 12 rounds (216 holes) in seven days: • Wednesday and Thursday – 36-hole stroke play qualifier, 18 holes per day; • the top 64 professionals advanced to match play • defending champion Ben Hogan did not enter, out for the season with injuries from an automobile accident • Friday – first two rounds, 18 holes each • Saturday – third round – 36 holes • Sunday – quarterfinals – 36 holes • Monday – semifinals – 36 holes • Tuesday – final – 36 holes ==Final results==

Tuesday, May 31, 1949 Source:--> ==Final eight bracket==

Morning ^ = picked up ball (hole concession) Afternoon Source: ==References==