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 The inaugural event was held in 1937 and won by Gray Little. 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. 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." In the mid-1950s, the state open and the state's professional golf organization championships started to be played concurrently.
In 1963, Homero Blancas, then a private in the military, won the tournament. He was one of the first amateurs to win the event. 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.
Winners YearChampionRef.1937 Gray Little 1938 Jimmy Cole 1939 Ray Hill 1940 Jim McGonigall 1941 Henry Castillo 1942 Gray Little 1943–1945: No tournament due to World War II1946 Henry Castillo 1947 Frank Champ 1948 Honald Millet 1949 Gray Little 1950 Johnny Myers 1951 Tommy Morrow (a) 1952 Gray Little1953 Frank Champ1954 Frank Champ1955 Ned White 1956 Frank Champ 1957 Frank Champ 1958 Jerry Stolhand 1959 Fred Haas 1960 Jackey Doss 1961 Billy Capps 1962 Billy Capps 1963 Homero Blancas (a) 1964 DeWitt Weaver 1965 Tommy Morrow 1966 Richard Parvino 1967 Jerry Lee Comeaux 1968 Tommy Morrow 1969 Bill Daigle (a) 1970 Richard Ellis 1971 Richard Gaille 1972 Robert Flagler 1973 Dick Chassee 1974 Bob Davis (a) Source:
See also Chitimacha Louisiana Open (Korn Ferry Tour event)
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