Then a match play championship, Tommy Armour defeated Gene Sarazen 1 up in the finals for the second of his three major titles.

[3][6] Two-time defending champion Leo Diegel lost in the second round to Harold Sampson in 38 holes, ending his bid for a third straight title.

[7] Runner-up Sarazen was the club pro at Fresh Meadow; he previously won the PGA Championship in 1922 and 1923.

[5][8] During the 36-hole Monday qualifier, Diegel shot 81 in the morning round and was in danger of not advancing to match play.

[9] The match play format at the PGA Championship in 1930 called for 12 rounds (216 holes) in six days:[2] Saturday, September 13, 1930 Morning Afternoon