The 1934 PGA Championship was the 17th

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, held July 24–29 at Park Country Club in

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, a suburb northeast of Buffalo. Then a

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championship,

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won the first of his two PGA Championship titles, defeating Craig Wood in 38 holes. Defending champion

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lost 4 & 3 in the second round to

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Format

The

format at the PGA Championship in 1934 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

Final results

''Sunday, July 29, 1934''

Final eight bracket

Final match scorecards

''Morning'' ''Afternoon'' ''Extra holes'' *Source:

References

External links

PGA Media Guide 2012
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