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

Year Player Country Score To par Margin
of victory		 Runner(s)-up Winner's
share ($)		 Ref
1947 Dave Douglas  United States 274 −10 Playoff United States Jimmy Demaret
United States Herman Keiser		 2,000 [1][2]
1946 Harry Todd  United States 275 −9 1 stroke United States Johnny Palmer 2,000 [3]
1945 Ben Hogan  United States 270 −14 6 strokes United States Jug McSpaden
United States Johnny Revolta		 2,000 [4]

References

  1. ^ a b "Keiser Gains Golf Playoff". Youngstown Vindicator. Associated Press. December 8, 1947. p. 10.
  2. ^ a b "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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