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Virginia Beach Open (PGA Tour event)

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Golf tournament formerly on the PGA Tour

The Virginia Beach Open was a golf tournament on the PGA Tour. It was played annually from 1953 to 1955 at the Cavalier Yacht & Country Club in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Winners

Year Player Country Score To par Margin
of victory
Runner-up Winner's
share ($)
Ref
1955 Chandler Harper  United States 260 −16 4 strokes United States Dick Mayer 2,400
1954 Pete Cooper  United States 263 −13 1 stroke United States Tommy Bolt 2,400
1953 Doug Ford  United States 262 −14 2 strokes United States Ansel Snow 2,000

References

  1. "Chandler Harper Wins Tourney". The Bend Bulletin. United Press. April 25, 1955. p. 2.
  2. "Pete Cooper Wins At Virginia Beach, Heads for Open". The Day. Associated Press. June 14, 1954. p. 17.
  3. Moore, Robert (April 20, 1953). "Ford's 262 Captures Virginia Beach". St. Petersburg Times. Associated Press. p. 17.
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