1950 PGA Championship Winner and Scores

The 1950 PGA Championship was the 32nd time this major was played.

Winner: Chandler Harper

Where it was played: Scioto Country Club in Columbus, Ohio

Tournament dates: June 21-27, 1950

Notable notes: Chandler Harper defeated Henry Williams Jr. in the championship match by a 4-and-3 score. Harper had only two PGA Tour wins at the time, Williams none. Harper eventually won seven PGA Tour titles. ... Harper reached the final by beating Fred Annon, Dick Metz, Bob Toski, Lloyd Mangrum and Jimmy Demaret. ... Defending champ Sam Snead lost in the second round.

Late-Round Match Scores

Round of 16 (36 holes)
Ray Gaffard def. Eddie Burke, 1-up
Jimmy Demaret def. Denny Shute, 4 and 3
Lloyd Mangrum def. Chick Harbert, 6 and 5
Chandler Harper def. Bob Toski, 2 and 1
Henry Williams Jr. def. Claude Harmon, 1-up (38 holes)
Dave Douglas def. Elmer Reed, 5 and 4
Henry Picard def. Jackson Bradley, 1-up
Johnny Palmer def. Ted Kroll, 1-up

Quarterfinals (36 holes)
Chandler Harper Jr. def. Lloyd Mangrum, 1-up
Jimmy Demaret def. Ray Gaffard, 5 and 4
Henry Williams Jr. def. Dave Douglas, 1-up
Henry Picard def. Johnny Palmer, 10 and 8

Semifinals (36 holes)
Chandler Harper def. Jimmy Demaret, 2 and 1
Henry Williams Jr. def. Henry Picard, 1-up (38 holes)

Championship Match (36 holes)
Chandler Harper def. Henry Williams Jr., 4 and 3

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