1935 PGA Championship
The 1935 PGA Championship was the 18th PGA Championship, held October 17–23 at Twin Hills Golf & Country Club in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Then a match play championship, Johnny Revolta won his only major title, defeating Tommy Armour 5 and 4.
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Dates | October 17–23, 1935 |
| Location | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
| Course(s) | Twin Hills Golf & Country Club |
| Organized by | PGA of America |
| Tour(s) | PGA Tour |
| Format | Match play - 6 rounds |
| Statistics | |
| Par | 70 |
| Length | 6,280 yards (5,742 m) |
| Field | 112 players, 64 to match play |
| Cut | 154 (+14), playoff |
| Prize fund | $7,820 |
| Winner's share | $1,000 |
| Champion | |
| Johnny Revolta | |
| def. Tommy Armour, 5 and 4 | |
Oklahoma
City
City
Location in the United States
Twin Hills G&CC
Location in Oklahoma
The match play field was increased in 1935 to 64 players, with the first two rounds at 18 holes each, played on the first day, Friday. Weather caused a one-day delay in the schedule and the finals were held on Wednesday.
Defending champion Paul Runyan lost 3 and 2 in the quarterfinals to Al Zimmerman of Portland, Oregon. Five-time champion Walter Hagen, age 42, was the medalist in qualifying with 139 (−1), but lost in the first round to Revolta, 1 up.
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