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
- Royal Poinciana Plaza Invitational
- 1962 Sam Snead
- Royal Poinciana Invitational
- 1961 Louise Suggs
References
- ↑ LPGA Tournament Chronology 1960-1969 Archived June 29, 2011, at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Royal Poinciana Meet Opens". Palm Beach Daily News. Palm Beach, Florida. February 14, 1961. p. 8. Retrieved September 15, 2010.
- ↑ "Louise Suggs Beats Snead, Other Pros". Milwaukee Sentinel. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. AP. February 16, 1961. pp. 2–6. Retrieved September 15, 2010.
- ↑ "Snead Needs Win And Boat". Palm Beach Daily News. Palm Beach, Florida. February 6, 1962. p. 10. Retrieved September 15, 2010.
- ↑ "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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