This Day in Golf History: August 25
On this date in 1946, Ben Hogan won the PGA Championship at Portland (Ore.) Golf Club with a 6-and-4 victory over Ed (Porky) Oliver. It was his first of nine majors; he would win a second PGA in 1948.
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On this date in 1946, Ben Hogan won the PGA Championship at Portland (Ore.) Golf Club with a 6-and-4 victory over Ed (Porky) Oliver. It was his first of nine majors; he would win a second PGA in 1948.