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Ozark Open

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The Ozark Open was a golf tournament on the PGA Tour from 1947 to 1951. It was played at Hickory Hills Country Club in Springfield, Missouri. It was a 54-hole event with prize money of $5,000. Harry Todd won the first two editions.[1]

Winners

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Year Player Country Score To par Margin
of victory
Runner-up Winner's
share ($)
Ref
1951 Pete Fleming  United States 205 −14 1 stroke United States Marty Furgol 1,000 [2]
1950 Joe Kirkwood Jr.  United States 201 −18 4 strokes United States Dave Douglas 1,000 [3]
1949 Dave Douglas  United States 203 −16 3 strokes United States Jim Ferrier 1,000 [4]
1948 Harry Todd  United States 200 −19 2 strokes United States Marty Furgol 1,200 [1]
1947 Harry Todd  United States 206 −13 1 stroke United States Dick Metz 1,500 [5]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Todd Closes 19-Under For 2nd Ozark Crown". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Associated Press. August 10, 1948. p. 11.
  2. ^ "Fleming Quit Pro Job, Wins Big Golf Tourney". The Spokesman-Review. Associated Press. October 15, 1951. p. 3.
  3. ^ "Kirkwood Wins in Ozarks". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Associated Press. October 3, 1950. p. 15.
  4. ^ "Douglas Ozark Open Winners by 3 Strokes". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Associated Press. September 6, 1949. p. 22.
  5. ^ "Week-end Sport". Ellensburg Daily Record. Associated Press. September 29, 1947. p. 3.