The 1923 PGA Championship was the sixth PGA Championship, held September 24–29 in New York at Pelham Country Club in Pelham Manor, Westchester County.
[3][4][5][6][7] In the final match on Saturday, defending champion Gene Sarazen met 1921 winner Walter Hagen, who had skipped the event the previous year.
[8][9] Sarazen won in 38 holes for his second consecutive PGA Championship and the third of his seven major titles.
Hagen failed to exit the sand with his second shot, while Sarazen pitched to four feet (1.2 m) and sank it for a birdie to win.
[10] Hagen rebounded and won the next four PGA Championships (1924–1927).