The 1948 PGA Championship was the 30th PGA Championship, held May 19–25 at Norwood Hills Country Club in St. Louis, Missouri. Ben Hogan won the match play championship, 7 and 6 over Mike Turnesa in the Tuesday final; the winner's share was $3,500 and the runner-up's was $1,500. PGA Championship 1948: May 19–25, 1948 at Norwood Hills Country Club. Champion: Ben Hogan, at def. Mike Turnesa, 7 and 6 — 2nd major title. Wiki link