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

YearPlayerCountryScoreTo parMargin
of victory
Runner(s)-upWinner's
share ($)
Ref
1947Dave Douglas United States274−10PlayoffUnited States Jimmy Demaret
United States Herman Keiser
2,000[1][2]
1946Harry Todd United States275−91 strokeUnited States Johnny Palmer2,000[3]
1945Ben Hogan United States270−146 strokesUnited States Jug McSpaden
United States Johnny Revolta
2,000[4]

References

  1. 1 2 "Keiser Gains Golf Playoff". Youngstown Vindicator. Associated Press. December 8, 1947. p. 10.
  2. 1 2 "Douglas Wins Orlando Playoff". Youngstown Vindicator. Associated Press. December 9, 1947. p. 18.
  3. ↑ "Todd Takes Golf Crown". Youngstown Vindicator. Associated Press. December 2, 1946. p. 10.
  4. ↑ "Hogan Wins At Orlando". Youngstown Vindicator. Associated Press. December 3, 1945. p. 8.
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