1935 PGA Championship
| 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 | |
Location in the United States
Location in Oklahoma
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.
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.