Hollywood Open

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The Hollywood Open was a golf tournament played in Hollywood, Florida from 1936 to 1938. It was played in early March. The 1936 and 1937 events were played at Hollywood Golf and Country Club with the 1938 tournament played at Orangebrook Golf & Country Club.

The Hollywood Beach Hotel Open was also played in the town at the end of 1937. It was won by Leonard Dodson.[1]

Winners[edit]

Year Player Country Score To par Margin
of victory
Runners-up Winner's
share ($)
Ref
1938 Byron Nelson  United States 275 −9 1 stroke United States Frank Moore
United States Horton Smith
700 [2]
1937 Dick Metz  United States 272 −8 3 strokes United States Johnny Revolta
United States Paul Runyan
700 [3]
1936 Vic Ghezzi  United States 276 −4 1 stroke United States Toney Penna
Japan Toichiro Toda
500 [4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Dodson Wins Hollywood Open Golf After Playoff With Horton Smith". Ottawa Citizen. Ontario, Canada. Associated Press. December 31, 1937. p. 13.
  2. ^ "Nelson beats Smith to win at Hollywood". The Montreal Gazette. March 12, 1938. p. 61.
  3. ^ "Dick Metz Takes Florida Golf Prize". The Pittsburgh Press. March 6, 1937. p. 8.
  4. ^ "Ghezzi Winner in Golf Match". The Spokesman-Review. March 6, 1936. p. 14.