Orlando Open (golf)
The Orlando Open was a golf tournament on the PGA Tour from 1945 to 1947. It was played at Dubsdread Country Club in Orlando, Florida. The 1947 event went to a playoff after Jimmy Demaret, Dave Douglas and Herman Keiser were tied on 274 after the 72 holes.[1] There was an 18-hole playoff the following day. Douglas and Demaret were again tied on 71 with Keiser taking 73. There was then a sudden-death playoff with Douglas winning with a birdie 3 at the first extra hole.[2]
Winners
[edit]| Year | Player | Country | Score | To par | Margin of victory | Runner(s)-up | Winner's share ($) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | Dave Douglas |  United States | 274 | −10 | Playoff |  Jimmy Demaret Herman Keiser | 2,000 | [1][2] |
| 1946 | Harry Todd | United States | 275 | −9 | 1 stroke | Johnny Palmer | 2,000 | [3] |
| 1945 | Ben Hogan | United States | 270 | −14 | 6 strokes | Jug McSpaden Johnny Revolta | 2,000 | [4] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Keiser Gains Golf Playoff". Youngstown Vindicator. Associated Press. December 8, 1947. p. 10.
- ^ a b "Douglas Wins Orlando Playoff". Youngstown Vindicator. Associated Press. December 9, 1947. p. 18.
- ^ "Todd Takes Golf Crown". Youngstown Vindicator. Associated Press. December 2, 1946. p. 10.
- ^ "Hogan Wins At Orlando". Youngstown Vindicator. Associated Press. December 3, 1945. p. 8.