The 1941 PGA Championship was the 24th PGA Championship, held July 7–13 at Cherry Hills Country Club in Englewood, Colorado, just south of Denver. Then a match play championship, Vic Ghezzi won his only major title over defending champion Byron Nelson in 38 holes. Nelson defeated Ralph Guldahl, Ben Hogan, and Gene Sarazen on successive days to reach his third consecutive final. PGA Championship 1941: July 7–13, 1941 at Cherry Hills Country Club. Champion: Vic Ghezzi, at def. Byron Nelson, 38 holes. Wiki link