New York Red Cross Tournament

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The New York Red Cross Tournament was a golf tournament played at Wykagyl Country Club, New Rochelle, New York in June 1944.

The event was played from June 15 to 18 and was won by Byron Nelson with a score of 275, four ahead of Vic Ghezzi.[1] Nelson was tied for the lead after two rounds but a third round 66 gave him a 5 stroke lead over Ghezzi.[2] Nelson had a last round of 71 to Ghezzi's 70. Mike Turnesa was third, nine shots behind Nelson.

Winners[]

Year Player Country Score To par Margin
of victory		 Runner-up Winner's
share ($)		 Ref
1944 Byron Nelson  United States 275 −13 4 strokes United States Vic Ghezzi 2,666 [1]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Byron Nelson Wins Red Cross Golf". The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. June 19, 1944. p. 16.
  2. ^ "Nelson, Turnesa Tied For Golf Lead". The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. June 17, 1944. p. 7.
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