The 1931 PGA Championship was the 14th PGA Championship, held September 14–19 at Wannamoisett Country Club in Rumford, Rhode Island, northeast of Providence. Then a match play championship, Tom Creavy, age 20, defeated Gene Sarazen 5 and 3 in the semifinals and Denny Shute 2 and 1 in the finals. PGA Championship 1931: September 14–19, 1931 at Wannamoisett Country Club. Champion: Tom Creavy, at def. Denny Shute, 2 and 1. Wiki link