Corpus Christi Open

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The Corpus Christi Open was a golf tournament played at Corpus Christi Country Club in Corpus Christi, Texas from February 2 to 4, 1945. Prize money was $5,000. The course measured under 6,000 yards. Byron Nelson scored 66-63-65-70 for a total of 264 and won by four strokes from Jug McSpaden.[1]

Winners[edit]

Year Player Country Score To par Margin
of victory
Runner-up Winner's
share ($)
Ref
1945 Byron Nelson  United States 264 −16 4 strokes United States Jug McSpaden 1,000 [1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Nelson 264 Wins At Corpus Christi". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. February 5, 1945. p. 15.