Fort Worth Open
The Fort Worth Open was a golf tournament played at Glen Garden Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas in 1945 and 1946. Prize money was $10,000 with a first prize of $2,000. The 1945 event was played in December and was won by Byron Nelson. In 1946 it was moved to October and was won by Frank Stranahan, an amateur. Jim Ferrier was runner-up and took the first prize. After the tournament, Nelson announced his retirement from most tournament golf.[1]
Winners
| Year | Player | Country | Score | To par | Margin of victory | Runner-up | Winner's share ($) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth Invitational | ||||||||
| 1946 | Frank Stranahan (a) |  | 270 | −14 | 2 strokes | .svg.png){kind=small} | 2,000 | [2] |
| Fort Worth Open | ||||||||
| 1945 | Byron Nelson | | 273 | −11 | 8 strokes | | 2,000 | [3] |
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References
- "Nelson Retires From Tourneys". The Pittsburgh Press. October 7, 1946. p. 13.
- "Stranahan Wins Fort Worth Golf". The Pittsburgh Press. October 7, 1946. p. 13.
- "Nelson Wins Texas Open With 11-Under-Par 273". The Pittsburgh Press. December 17, 1945. p. 20.
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