The 1932 PGA Championship was the 15th

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, held August 30 to September 4 at Keller Golf Course in

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. Then a

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won the first of his two

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titles, defeating

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4 & 3. Dutra was also the medalist in the 36-hole stroke play qualifier on Defending champion

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lost in the semifinals to Walsh in 38 holes. Two-time champion

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opted to participate in sectional qualifying, but did not advance; he returned the following year and won a third Keller Golf Course, a municipal facility owned and operated by Ramsey County, hosted the PGA Championship again in

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Format

The

format at the PGA Championship in 1932 called for 12 rounds (216 holes) in six days: * Tuesday – 36-hole

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qualifier **defending champion

and top 31 professionals advanced to match play * Wednesday – first round – 36 holes * Thursday – second round – 36 holes * Friday – quarterfinals – 36 holes * Saturday – semifinals – 36 holes * Sunday – final – 36 holes

Past champions in the field

Failed to qualify

*Armour did not advance in the eight-way playoff for the final two spots in the match play field. *

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) opted to participate in sectional qualifying, but did not advance. Source:

Final results

''Sunday, September 4, 1932''

Final eight bracket

Final match scorecards

''Morning'' ''Afternoon'' *Source:

References

External links

PGA Media Guide 2012
– 1932 PGA Championship
Keller Golf Course
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