The Orlando Open was a golf tournament on the PGA Tour from 1945 to 1947. It was played at Dubsdread Country Club in Orlando, Florida. The 1947 event went to a playoff after Jimmy Demaret, Dave Douglas and Herman Keiser were tied on 274 after the 72 holes. There was an 18-hole playoff the following day. Douglas and Demaret were again tied on 71 with Keiser taking 73. There was then a sudden-death playoff with Douglas winning with a birdie 3 at the first extra hole.
Winners YearPlayerCountryScoreTo parMarginof victoryRunner(s)-upWinner'sshare ($)Ref 1947 Dave Douglas 274 −10 Playoff Jimmy Demaret Herman Keiser 2,000 1946 Harry Todd 275 −9 1 stroke Johnny Palmer 2,000 1945 Ben Hogan 270 −14 6 strokes Jug McSpaden Johnny Revolta 2,000
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