Royal Poinciana Invitational

The Royal Poinciana Invitational was a golf tournament on the LPGA Tour in 1961 and 1962.[1] It was played at Palm Beach Golf Club in Palm Beach, Florida. The course was a par-3 course.

In 1961, the field consisted of 24 men and women, both amateurs and professionals.[2][3] The tournament was 54 holes and won by Louise Suggs by one stroke over local pro Dub Pagan.[4] Sam Snead was third, two shots behind.

In 1962, the field consisted of Sam Snead and 14 LPGA golfers and was played over 72 holes.[5] Snead won by five strokes over Mickey Wright, making him the only man to win an official LPGA Tour event.[6]

Winners

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References

  1. LPGA Tournament Chronology 1960-1969 Archived June 29, 2011, at the Wayback Machine.
  2. "Field of 24 Ready for $10,000 Royal Poinciana Meet Tuesday". Palm Beach Daily News. Palm Beach, Florida. February 10, 1961. p. 5. Retrieved September 15, 2010.
  3. "Royal Poinciana Meet Opens". Palm Beach Daily News. Palm Beach, Florida. February 14, 1961. p. 8. Retrieved September 15, 2010.
  4. "Louise Suggs Beats Snead, Other Pros". Milwaukee Sentinel. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. AP. February 16, 1961. pp. 2–6. Retrieved September 15, 2010.
  5. "Snead Needs Win And Boat". Palm Beach Daily News. Palm Beach, Florida. February 6, 1962. p. 10. Retrieved September 15, 2010.
  6. "It's Sam In Rally By Five". Palm Beach Daily News. Palm Beach, Florida. February 8, 1962. p. 13. Retrieved September 15, 2010.


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