The 1949 PGA Championship was the 31st PGA Championship, held May 25–31 in Virginia at Belmont Golf Course, north of Richmond. Native Virginian Sam Snead won the match play championship, 3 and 2 over Johnny Palmer in the Tuesday final; the winner's share was $3,500 and the runner-up's was $1,500. PGA Championship 1949: May 25–31, 1949 at Hermitage Country Club (now known as Belmont Golf Course). Champion: Sam Snead, at def. Johnny Palmer, 3 and 2 — 4th major title. Wiki link