New York Red Cross Tournament
The New York Red Cross Tournament was a golf tournament played at Wykagyl Country Club, New Rochelle, New York in June 1944.
The event was played from June 15 to 18 and was won by Byron Nelson with a score of 275, four ahead of Vic Ghezzi.[1] Nelson was tied for the lead after two rounds but a third round 66 gave him a 5 stroke lead over Ghezzi.[2] Nelson had a last round of 71 to Ghezzi's 70. Mike Turnesa was third, nine shots behind Nelson.
Winners
| Year | Player | Country | Score | To par | Margin of victory | Runner-up | Winner's share ($) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | Byron Nelson |  | 275 | −13 | 4 strokes | | 2,666 | [1] |
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References
- "Byron Nelson Wins Red Cross Golf". The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. June 19, 1944. p. 16.
- "Nelson, Turnesa Tied For Golf Lead". The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. June 17, 1944. p. 7.
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