Washington Star Open

The Washington Star Open was a golf tournament played at Prince George's Country Club, Landover, Maryland in July 1949. The event was won by Sam Snead who took the first prize of $2,600. The event was sponsored by The Washington Star.

The event was played from July 1 to 4. Al Smith led after the first round with a 64,[1] however after three rounds, Dutch Harrison and Sam Snead were tied for the lead.[2] On the final day Harrison faded after a 75. Snead scored 70 and won by two strokes from Cary Middlecoff and three from Skip Alexander.[3]

Winners

YearPlayerCountryScoreTo parMargin
of victory
Runner-upWinner's
share ($)
1949Sam Snead United States272−162 strokes Cary Middlecoff2,600
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References

  1. "Money Winners Trail in Open". The Spokesman-Review. July 2, 1949. p. 9.
  2. "'Dutch' Chases Snead into Tie". The Spokesman-Review. July 4, 1949. p. 8.
  3. "Snead Stymies Stretch Surge". The Spokesman-Review. July 5, 1949. p. 14.
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