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Virginia Beach Open (PGA Tour event)

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The Virginia Beach Open was a golf tournament on the PGA Tour. It was played annually from 1953 to 1955 at the Cavalier Yacht & Country Club in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Winners

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Year Player Country Score To par Margin
of victory
Runner-up Winner's
share ($)
Ref
1955 Chandler Harper  United States 260 −16 4 strokes United States Dick Mayer 2,400 [1]
1954 Pete Cooper  United States 263 −13 1 stroke United States Tommy Bolt 2,400 [2]
1953 Doug Ford  United States 262 −14 2 strokes United States Ansel Snow 2,000 [3]

References

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  1. ^ "Chandler Harper Wins Tourney". The Bend Bulletin. United Press. April 25, 1955. p. 2.
  2. ^ "Pete Cooper Wins At Virginia Beach, Heads for Open". The Day. Associated Press. June 14, 1954. p. 17.
  3. ^ Moore, Robert (April 20, 1953). "Ford's 262 Captures Virginia Beach". St. Petersburg Times. Associated Press. p. 17.