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Cavalier Specialists Invitational

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The Cavalier Specialists Invitational was a golf tournament played at the Cavalier Yacht & Country Club in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It was played from 1948 to 1950. The tournament was played over 54 holes. A separate team event was also played.

Winners

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Year Player Country Score To par Margin
of victory
Runner-up Winner's
share ($)
Ref
1950 Fred Hawkins  United States 200 −7 2 strokes United States Clayton Heafner 1,000 [1]
1949 Bobby Locke  South Africa 201 −6 Playoff United States Frank Stranahan (a) 1,500 [2][3]
1948 Lew Worsham  United States 198 −9 4 strokes United States Jimmy Demaret 1,000 [4]

References

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  1. ^ "Newcomer Takes Cavalier Honours". The Montreal Gazette. April 24, 1950. p. 21.
  2. ^ "Stranahan Ties Locke". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. April 18, 1949. p. 15.
  3. ^ "Locke Beats Stranahan in Golf Playoff, 68 to 70". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. April 19, 1949. p. 15.
  4. ^ "Worsham Wins Virginia Beach Golf With 198". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. April 18, 1949. p. 17.