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. PGA Championship 1916: October 10–14, 1916 at Siwanoy Country Club. Champion: Jim Barnes, at def. Jock Hutchison, 1 up. Wiki link