Claim: The final results of the 1949 PGA Championship, which was the 31st PGA Championship, held May 25–31 in Virginia at Belmont Golf Course, had Sam Snead from the United States in first place with $3,500, and Johnny Palmer from the United States in second place with $1,500.
Evidence: The 1949 PGA Championship was the 31st PGA Championship, held May 25–31 in Virginia at Belmont Golf Course (formerly known as Hermitage Country Club), north of Richmond. 1 Sam Snead United States 3,500 2 Johnny Palmer United States 1,500