The Philadelphia PGA Championship is the annual section championship of the Philadelphia Section of the PGA of America. It has been played since 1922 on courses throughout the Philadelphia area, including courses in Delaware and New Jersey. The most notable winner of this event is 1959 Masters Tournament champion Art Wall Jr., who won this event five times. In addition, several PGA Tour pros have had victories in this tournament, including Henry Williams, Jr. (three times), Ed Dougherty (three times), Clarence Hackney (two times), Al Besselink (two times), Gene Kunes (two times), Marty Furgol, and noted golf course designer George Fazio.
Winners
External links
- PGA of America – Philadelphia section
- Trenham Golf History: Section Championships 1922–1939
- Trenham Golf History: Section Championships 1940–1956
- Trenham Golf History: Section Championships 1960–1979
- Trenham Golf History: Section Championships 1980–1999
- Trenham Golf History: Section Championships 2000–2012
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