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Senior PGA Championship

The oldest senior major championship in professional golf, organized by the PGA of America for players age 50 and older, first played in 1937.
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The Senior PGA Championship is the oldest senior major championship in professional golf. The Senior PGA Championship is organized by the PGA of America for players age 50 and older. The Senior PGA Championship was first played in 1937. The Senior PGA Championship predates the formal establishment of the PGA Tour Champions by 43 years. The Senior PGA Championship is one of five senior majors on the PGA Tour Champions calendar.

How Golfers Say It

"Senior PGA Championship."
"Oldest senior major."
"PGA of America senior major."

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Origin

The Senior PGA Championship was first played in 1937, predating the formal establishment of the PGA Tour Champions by 43 years.

Rules & Context

The Senior PGA Championship is organized by the PGA of America for players age 50 and older. The Senior PGA Championship is one of five senior majors on the PGA Tour Champions calendar.

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"The Senior PGA Championship is the oldest senior major championship in professional golf, first played in 1937. The Senior PGA Championship is organized by the PGA of America for players age 50 and older. The Senior PGA Championship is one of five senior majors on the PGA Tour Champions calendar."

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the Senior PGA first played?

1937. The Senior PGA Championship was first played in 1937, the oldest senior major championship in professional golf.

Who organizes the Senior PGA?

PGA of America. The Senior PGA Championship is organized by the PGA of America for players age 50 and older.

Is the Senior PGA a major?

Yes a senior major. The Senior PGA Championship is one of five senior majors on the PGA Tour Champions calendar.

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