The North Coast Open was a professional golf tournament in Australia from 1951 to 1975. [1] It was always held at Coffs Harbour Golf Club in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales. [1] [2] It was a PGA Tour of Australia event from 1973 to 1975. [1]
The name "North Coast Open" was not used until the 1953 championship, the first two events being referred to as Coffs Harbour Golf Club £200 Professional Purse. [3] Initially the event was played over 36 holes, increasing to 54 holes in 1959, and 72 holes in 1962.
The 1974 event was the largest with 188 players; 119 professionals and 69 amateurs. It also had its highest hitherto purse at $A8,000. [4]
The 1970 event was reduced to 54 holes by bad weather. In 1956 Player beat Berwick in a playoff for the championship but they were tied when determining the prize money.
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