Louisiana State Open
The Louisiana State Open was the state open golf tournament in the U.S. state of Louisiana, open to both amateur and professional golfers.
History[edit]
The inaugural event was held in 1937 and won by Gray Little.[1][2] The event was not held in the mid-1940s due to World War II. The tournament re-started in November of 1946. The tournament and was held at Louisiana State University's golf course in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.[3] The eligibility requirements were reported as: "Professionals and amateurs who have been residents of the state 60 days prior to the tourney are eligible. Also all military personnel and students at Louisiana schools are eligible."[4][5] In the mid-1950s, the state open and the state's professional golf organization championships started to be played concurrently.[6]
In 1963, Homero Blancas, then a private in the military, won the tournament. He was one of the first amateurs to win the event.[7] Blancas was one of the most notable champions and would go on to a lengthy career on the PGA Tour. In 1969, the 29th event was held at Acadin Hills Country Club.[2]
Winners[edit]
| Year | Champion | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| 1937 | Gray Little | [2] |
| 1938 | Jimmy Cole | [8] |
| 1939 | Ray Hill | |
| 1940 | Jim McGonigall | |
| 1941 | Henry Castillo | |
| 1942 | Gray Little | |
| 1943–1945: No tournament due to World War II | ||
| 1946 | Henry Castillo | [3][9] |
| 1947 | Frank Champ | [10] |
| 1948 | Honald Millet | [5][11] |
| 1949 | Gray Little | [5] |
| 1950 | Johnny Meyers | |
| 1951 | Tommy Morrow (a) | [12][13] |
| 1952 | Gray Little | |
| 1953 | Frank Champ | |
| 1954 | Frank Champ | |
| 1955 | Ned White | [14] |
| 1956 | Frank Champ | |
| 1957 | Frank Champ | |
| 1958 | Jerry Stolhand | [15][16] |
| 1959 | Fred Haas | |
| 1960 | Jackey Doss | |
| 1961 | Billy Capps | [17] |
| 1962 | Billy Capps | |
| 1963 | Homero Blancas (a) | [7][18] |
| 1964 | DeWitt Weaver | |
| 1965 | Tommy Morrow | |
| 1966 | Richard Parvino | |
| 1967 | Jerry Lee Comeaux | |
| 1968 | Tommy Morrow | |
| 1969 | Bill Daigle (a) | [19] |
| 1970 | Richard Ellis | [20] |
| 1971 | Richard Gaille | [21] |
| 1972 | Robert Flagler | [22] |
| 1973 | Dick Chassee | [23] |
| 1974 | Bob Davis (a) | [24] |
Source:[1]
See also[edit]
- Chitimacha Louisiana Open (Korn Ferry Tour event)
References[edit]
- ^ a b "LA Open Past Winners". The Shreveport Journal. Louisiana. July 14, 1969. p. 12A. Retrieved September 16, 2022 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c "State Open At Lafayette". Alexandria Daily Town Talk. Louisiana. July 21, 1969. p. A10. Retrieved September 16, 2022 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Louisiana Open Scheduled Nov. 1–3 At Baton Rouge". The Shreveport Times. Louisiana. August 19, 1946. p. 14. Retrieved September 16, 2022.
- ^ "Announce Plans For Golf Event". Monroe Morning World. Louisiana. August 25, 1946. p. 11. Retrieved September 16, 2022 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c Johnson, Larry (November 13, 1949). "Links Log – State Open Set for Dec. 2–3". The Shreveport Times. Louisiana. p. 38. Retrieved September 16, 2022 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ "Strohland (sic) Cops Open ove Jay Hebert". Daily World. October 21, 1958. p. 19. Retrieved December 24, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Blancas First Amateur To Win Louisiana Open". The Shreveport Times. Louisiana. Associated Press. December 13, 1963. p. C1. Retrieved September 19, 2022 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ "Lastie Hoffpauir Qualifies To Plat In State Tourney". Crowley Daily Signal. October 7, 1938. p. 1. Retrieved September 16, 2022 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ "Henry Castillo Wins Louisiana State Open Golf". The Shreveport Times. Louisiana. Associated Press. November 4, 1946. p. 14. Retrieved September 16, 2022 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ "Champ to Defend Louisiana State Open Golf Crown". The Shreveport Times. Associated Press. November 15, 1948. p. 16. Retrieved September 16, 2022 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ "Millet Captures Louisiana State Open Golf Crown". The Shreveport Times. Associated Press. November 29, 1948. p. 15. Retrieved September 16, 2022 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ Bullock, Jimmy (December 31, 1951). "Highlights In Various Fields Are Rounded Up: 1951 Sports – October". Shreveport Journal. pp. 8–9. Retrieved September 16, 2022 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ "100 Expected to Be After State Open, LPGO Titles". The Shreveport Times. November 28, 1955. p. 5B. Retrieved September 16, 2022 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ "State Open Date On Tap". The Shreveport Times. September 16, 1956. p. 4D. Retrieved September 16, 2022 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ "Stolhand Wins Open Tourney". The Shreveport Journal. October 20, 1958. p. A11. Retrieved July 30, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "State's Open Golf Tourney At Bogalusa". The Monroe News-Star. October 15, 1959. p. 5B. Retrieved August 3, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "State Open Won by Capps". The Shreveport Journal. Associated Press. December 4, 1961. p. 16A. Retrieved September 16, 2022 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ "Blancas Captures Louisiana Open". Nashville Banner. Associated Press. December 13, 1963. p. 32. Retrieved September 16, 2022 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ "Daigle Withstands Charges". Alexandria Daily Town Talk. Associated Press. p. A11 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ Freeze, Larry. "Ellis Charges to State Title". The Shreveport Times. p. C1 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ "Gaille Winner In Golf Event". The Shreveport Times. p. D6 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ Robichaux, Gerry. "Flagler Takes State Open Crown". The Shreveport Times. p. C1 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ "Long Birdie Putt Wins for Chassee". Alexandria Daily Town Talk. Associated Press. p. B4 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ Carter, Bill (December 6, 1974). "Cozy Back Side Answered Davis' Call". Alexandria Daily Town Talk. p. B1. Retrieved September 16, 2022 – via newspapers.com.