Louisiana State Open Explained

The Louisiana State Open was the state open golf tournament in the U.S. state of Louisiana, open to both amateur and professional golfers.

History

The inaugural event was held in 1937 and won by Gray Little.[1] The event was not held in the mid-1940s due to World War II. The tournament re-started in November of 1946. The tournament and was held at Louisiana State University's golf course in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.[2] The eligibility requirements were reported as: "Professionals and amateurs who have been residents of the state 60 days prior to the tourney are eligible. Also all military personnel and students at Louisiana schools are eligible."[3] [4] In the mid-1950s, the state open and the state's professional golf organization championships started to be played concurrently.[5]

In 1963, Homero Blancas, then a private in the military, won the tournament. He was one of the first amateurs to win the event.[6] Blancas was one of the most notable champions and would go on to a lengthy career on the PGA Tour. In 1969, the 29th event was held at Acadin Hills Country Club.

Winners

YearChampionRef.
1937 Gray Little
1938 Jimmy Cole [7]
1939 Ray Hill
1940 Jim McGonigall
1941 Henry Castillo
1942 Gray Little
1943–1945: No tournament due to World War II
1946 Henry Castillo [8]
1947 Frank Champ [9]
1948 Honald Millet [10]
1949 Gray Little
1950 Johnny Meyers
1951 Tommy Morrow (a) [11] [12]
1952 Gray Little
1953 Frank Champ
1954 Frank Champ
1955 Ned White [13]
1956 Frank Champ
1957 Frank Champ
1958 [14] [15]
1959
1960 Jackey Doss
1961 Billy Capps [16]
1962 Billy Capps
1963 Homero Blancas (a) [17]
1964
1965 Tommy Morrow
1966 Richard Parvino
1967 Jerry Lee Comeaux
1968 Tommy Morrow
1969 Bill Daigle (a) [18]
1970 Richard Ellis [19]
1971 Richard Gaille [20]
1972 Robert Flagler [21]
1973 Dick Chassee [22]
1974 Bob Davis (a) [23]
Source:[24]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: State Open At Lafayette . July 21, 1969 . A10 . Alexandria Daily Town Talk . Louisiana . 2022-09-16 . newspapers.com.
  2. News: 1946-08-19 . Louisiana Open Scheduled Nov. 1–3 At Baton Rouge . 14 . The Shreveport Times . Louisiana . 2022-09-16.
  3. News: Announce Plans For Golf Event . August 25, 1946 . 11 . Monroe Morning World . Louisiana . 2022-09-16 . newspapers.com.
  4. News: Links Log – State Open Set for Dec. 2–3 . Larry . Johnson . November 13, 1949 . 38 . The Shreveport Times . Louisiana . 2022-09-16 . newspapers.com.
  5. News: Strohland (sic) Cops Open ove Jay Hebert . Daily World . October 21, 1958 . 19 . 2022-12-24 . Newspapers.com.
  6. News: Blancas First Amateur To Win Louisiana Open . December 13, 1963 . C1 . The Shreveport Times . Louisiana . Associated Press . September 19, 2022 . newspapers.com.
  7. News: Lastie Hoffpauir Qualifies To Plat In State Tourney . Crowley Daily Signal . October 7, 1938 . 1 . 2022-09-16 . newspapers.com.
  8. News: Henry Castillo Wins Louisiana State Open Golf . November 4, 1946 . 14 . The Shreveport Times . Louisiana . Associated Press . 2022-09-16 . newspapers.com.
  9. News: Champ to Defend Louisiana State Open Golf Crown . November 15, 1948 . 16 . The Shreveport Times . Associated Press . 2022-09-16 . newspapers.com.
  10. News: Millet Captures Louisiana State Open Golf Crown . November 29, 1948 . 15 . The Shreveport Times . Associated Press . 2022-09-16 . newspapers.com.
  11. News: Highlights In Various Fields Are Rounded Up: 1951 Sports – October . December 31, 1951 . 8–9 . Shreveport Journal . Jimmy . Bullock . 2022-09-16 . newspapers.com.
  12. News: 100 Expected to Be After State Open, LPGO Titles . November 28, 1955 . 5B . The Shreveport Times . 2022-09-16 . newspapers.com.
  13. News: State Open Date On Tap . September 16, 1956 . 4D . The Shreveport Times . 2022-09-16 . newspapers.com.
  14. News: Stolhand Wins Open Tourney . October 20, 1958 . A11 . The Shreveport Journal . 2022-07-30 . Newspapers.com.
  15. News: State's Open Golf Tourney At Bogalusa . October 15, 1959 . 5B . The Monroe News-Star . 2022-08-03 . Newspapers.com.
  16. News: State Open Won by Capps . December 4, 1961 . 16A . The Shreveport Journal . Associated Press . 2022-09-16 . newspapers.com.
  17. News: Blancas Captures Louisiana Open . December 13, 1963 . 32 . Nashville Banner . Associated Press . 2022-09-16 . newspapers.com.
  18. News: Daigle Withstands Charges . Alexandria Daily Town Talk . Associated Press . A11 . newspapers.com . subscription.
  19. News: Ellis Charges to State Title . The Shreveport Times . Larry . Freeze . C1 . newspapers.com . subscription.
  20. News: Gaille Winner In Golf Event . The Shreveport Times . D6 . newspapers.com . subscription.
  21. News: Flagler Takes State Open Crown . The Shreveport Times . Gerry . Robichaux . C1 . newspapers.com . subscription.
  22. News: Long Birdie Putt Wins for Chassee . Alexandria Daily Town Talk . Associated Press . B4 . newspapers.com . subscription.
  23. News: Cozy Back Side Answered Davis' Call . December 6, 1974 . B1 . Alexandria Daily Town Talk . Bill . Carter . 2022-09-16 . newspapers.com.
  24. News: July 14, 1969 . LA Open Past Winners . 12A . The Shreveport Journal . Louisiana . September 16, 2022 . newspapers.com.

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