The 1946 PGA Championship was the 28th PGA Championship, held August 19–25 at Portland Golf Club outside Portland, Oregon. Ben Hogan won the match play championship, 6 and 4 over Ed Oliver in the final; the winner's share was $3,500 and the runner-up's was $1,500. PGA Championship 1946: August 19–25, 1946 at Portland Golf Club. Champion: Ben Hogan, at def. Ed Oliver, 6 and 4. Wiki link