Ardmore Open

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The Ardmore Open was a golf tournament on the PGA Tour from 1952 to 1954. [1] It was played at Dornick Hills Golf & Country Club in Ardmore, Oklahoma.

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Winners

YearPlayerCountryScoreTo parMargin
of victory
Runner-upWinner's
share ($)
Ref
1954 Julius Boros Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States 279−11 stroke Flag of the United States.svg Jerry Barber 7,200 [2]
1953 Earl Stewart Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States 282+23 strokes Flag of the United States.svg Jerry Barber 6,900 [3]
1952 Dave Douglas Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States 279−12 strokes Flag of the United States.svg Dutch Harrison 5,400 [4]

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References

  1. Yantz, Tom (June 3, 2001). "1952 PFA of America Schedule". Hartford Courant . Retrieved May 29, 2017.
  2. "Boros Wins Golf Crown". Youngstown Vindicator. Associated Press. May 10, 1954. p. 10.
  3. "Stewart Captures Ardmore Open; Tops Money Winners". Youngstown Vindicator. Associated Press. May 11, 1953. p. 11.
  4. "Douglas Takes Ardmore Honors". Youngstown Vindicator. Associated Press. June 9, 1952. p. 9.