Orlando Open (golf) explained

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. 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.

Winners

YearPlayerCountryScoreTo parMargin
of victory
Runner(s)-upWinner's
share ($)
Ref
1947 274 −10 Playoff 2,000 [1] [2]
1946 275 −9 1 stroke 2,000 [3]
1945 270 −14 6 strokes 2,000 [4]

Notes and References

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