It was the second major played in Kentucky and the first in 44 years ; the PGA Championship was played in Louisville in 1952 at Big Spring Country Club .
The PGA Championship is a match play event through 1957 .
It was the second major played in Kentucky and the first in 44 years ; the PGA Championship , a match play event through 1957 , was played in Louisville in 1952 at Big Spring Country Club .