The Columbus Invitational was a golf tournament played in Columbus, Ohio from 1946 to 1948. The first two events were held at Columbus Country Club while the final edition was played at Wyandot Country Club. The event was sponsored by the Zooligans, an organisation that raised money for Columbus Zoo.
Winners YearPlayerCountryScoreTo parMarginof victoryRunner-upWinner'sshare ($)Ref 1948 Lloyd Mangrum 268 −16 1 stroke George Schoux 2,000 1947 Bobby Locke 274 −14 5 strokes Jimmy Demaret 2,000 1946 Byron Nelson 276 −12 2 strokes Ed Oliver 2,500
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