The California State Open is the

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state open

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tournament, open to both amateur and professional golfers. It is organized by the Southern California section of the

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. It was first played in 1900 and has been played at a variety of courses around the state. It was considered a

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event in the 1920s and 1930s.

Winners

*2022 Zihao Jin *2021 Matt Wilson *2020 ''No tournament'' *2019 Josh Anderson *2018 Andre de Decker *2017 David Gazzolo *2016 David Gazzolo *2015 Bryan Martin *2014 Chris Gilman *2013 Ray Beaufils *2012 Hyunseok Lim *2011

John Ellis John Ellis may refer to: Academics *John Ellis (scrivener) (1698–1791), English political writer *John Ellis (naturalist) (1710–1776), English botanical illustrator *John Ellis (physicist, born 1946), British theoretical physicist at CERN * Jo ...

*2010

Michael McCabe W. Michael McCabe is an American policy advisor specializing in environmental and energy policy. He had previously served as a Regional Administrator, and later Deputy Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), bei ...

*2009 Mark Warman *2008 Kyle Thurston *2007 Drew Scott *2006 Ji Hwan Park (amateur) *2005

Eric Meichtry The given name Eric, Erich, Erikk, Erik, Erick, or Eirik is derived from the Old Norse name ''Eiríkr'' (or ''Eríkr'' in Old East Norse due to monophthongization). The first element, ''ei-'' may be derived from the older Proto-Norse ''* ...

*2004 Jason Gore *2003

John Wilson John Wilson may refer to: Academics * John Wilson (mathematician) (1741–1793), English mathematician and judge * John Wilson (historian) (1799–1870), author of ''Our Israelitish Origin'' (1840), a founding text of British Israelism * John Wil ...

*2002 ''No tournament'' *2001 Michael Block *2000 Rich Barcelo *1999 Todd Fischer *1998 Todd Demsey *1997 Jason Gore (amateur) *1996 Dennis Paulson *1995

Kevin Burton Kevin () is the anglicized form of the Irish masculine given name (; mga, Caoimhghín ; sga, Cóemgein ; Latinized as ). It is composed of "dear; noble"; Old Irish and ("birth"; Old Irish ). The variant '' Kevan'' is anglicized from , a ...

*1994 Jeff Bari *1993 Clinton Whitelaw *1992 Mark Wurtz *1991

Kirk Triplett Kirk Alan Triplett (born March 29, 1962) is an American professional golfer who has played on the PGA Tour, Nationwide Tour, and PGA Tour Champions. Early years Born in Moses Lake, Washington, Triplett grew up on the Palouse in Pullman and grad ...

*1990 Dennis Paulson *1989 Brad Bell *1988 Jim Woodward *1987 John Flannery *1986 Jim Woodward *1985 Brad Greer *1984 Greg Twiggs *1983

Brett Upper Brett derives from a Middle English surname meaning " Briton" or "Breton", referring to the Celtic people of Britain and Brittany, France. Brette can be a feminine name. People with the surname * Adrian Brett (born 1945) English flutist and wr ...

*1982 John McComish *1981 Jeff Sanders *1980 Tim Norris *1979 Jim Petralia *1978 Rex Caldwell *1977 Ron Hoyt *1976 Bill Brask *1975 Jimmy Powell *1974

Roger Maltbie Roger Lin Maltbie (born June 30, 1951) is an American professional golfer and on-course analyst for NBC Sports. Career Maltbie was born in Modesto, California and grew up in San Jose. He attended James Lick High School where he was a teammate ...

*1973

Mike Brannan Michael Alan Brannan (December 27, 1955 – January 8, 2013) was an American golfer. Brannan was born in Salinas, California. He won the U.S. Junior Amateur in 1971, beating Robert Steele in the final, 4 and 3, to become the tournament's youngest ...

*1972

Steve Oppermann Steve Oppermann (born January 31, 1942) is an American professional golfer. Oppermann had a sterling amateur career, being regarded as "one of the most talented amateurs in the West," culminating with victories at two "blue ribbon" events, the 19 ...

*1971 Greg Trompas *1970

Terry Small Terence Frank Small (6 January 1927 – 10 December 1983) was an international motorcycle speedway rider from England. He earned one international cap for the England national speedway team. Biography Small, born in Southampton, raced grasstr ...

*1969

*1968

Ron Reif Ron is a shortening of the name Ronald. Ron or RON may also refer to: Arts and media * Big Ron (''EastEnders''), a TV character * Ron (''King of Fighters''), a video game character *Ron Douglas, the protagonist in ''Lucky Stiff'' played by Joe A ...

*1967

Chuck Green Charles Green (November 6, 1919 – March 7, 1997) was an American tap dancer. Green was born in Fitzgerald, Georgia. He would stick bottle caps on his bare feet as a child and tap dance on the sidewalk for money. He won third place in a dance ...

*1966 Pinky Stevenson *1965 Bud Holscher *1964

Lee Raymond Lee R. Raymond (born August 13, 1938) is an American businessman and was the chief executive officer (CEO) and chairman of ExxonMobil from 1999 to 2005. He had previously been the CEO of Exxon since 1993. He joined the company in 1963 and served ...

*1963

Jack O'Keefe Jack O'Keefe (29 September 1915 – 8 March 2000) was an Australian rules football Australian football, also called Australian rules football or Aussie rules, or more simply football or footy, is a contact sport played between two teams ...

*1962 Ron Lettelier *1961 Duff Lawrence *1960 Bud Holscher *1959

Jerry Barber Carl Jerome Barber (April 25, 1916 – September 23, 1994) was an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour. He had seven wins on tour, including a major title, the PGA Championship in 1961. Born in Woodson, Illinois, Barber was on ...

*1958 Dick Knight *1957 Eric Mooli *1956

Art Bell Arthur William Bell III (June 17, 1945 – April 13, 2018) was an American broadcaster and author. He was the founder and the original host of the paranormal-themed radio program ''Coast to Coast AM'', which is syndicated on hundreds of ...

*1955

Ralph Blomquist Ralph (pronounced ; or ,) is a male given name of English, Scottish and Irish origin, derived from the Old English ''Rædwulf'' and Radulf, cognate with the Old Norse ''Raðulfr'' (''rað'' "counsel" and ''ulfr'' "wolf"). The most common forms ...

*1954

Gene Littler Gene Alec Littler (July 21, 1930 – February 15, 2019) was an American professional golfer and a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame. Known for a solid temperament and nicknamed "Gene the Machine" for his smooth, rhythmical swing, he once said ...

*1953 ''No tournament'' *1952

Lloyd Mangrum Lloyd Eugene Mangrum (August 1, 1914 – November 17, 1973) was an American professional golfer. He was known for his smooth swing and his relaxed demeanour on the course, which earned him the nickname "Mr. Icicle." Early life and family Mangrum ...

*1951

Zell Eaton Zell may refer to: Places Austria * Zell am See, in Salzburg state * Zell am Ziller, in Tyrol * Zell, Carinthia, in Carinthia * in Upper Austria: ** Bad Zell ** Zell am Moos ** Zell an der Pram ** Zell am Pettenfirst Germany * Zell im Fichtelgebi ...

*1950

Dutch Harrison Ernest Joseph "Dutch" Harrison (March 29, 1910 – June 19, 1982) was an American professional golfer whose career spanned over four decades—one of the longest in the history of the PGA Tour. Born in Conway, Arkansas and nicknamed "The Arkansa ...

*1949 Smiley Quick *1948 Smiley Quick *1947

*1946 Tal Smith *1945

George Fazio George Fazio (November 12, 1912 – June 6, 1986) was an American professional golfer and a golf course architect. Life and career Fazio, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was a respected player in the mid-twentieth century and competed in seven ...

*1944 Ernie Piper *1943

Grant Leonard Grant Leonard (born August 20, 1980) is an American basketball coach and former player. He is the current head coach of the Queens Royals men's basketball team. Early life Leonard was born on August 20, 1980, and grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. ...

*1942

Johnny Dawson John W. Dawson (December 20, 1902 – January 6, 1986) was an American amateur golfer and golf course architect. Dawson was born in Chicago, Illinois. Although he was a lifelong amateur golfer, his amateur status was rescinded by the United Stat ...

*1941 Mark Fry *1940

Olin Dutra Olin A. Dutra (January 17, 1901 – May 5, 1983) was an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour in the 1920s and 1930s. He won two major titles, the PGA Championship in 1932 and the U.S. Open in 1934, and was the first major c ...

*1939

*1938 George Von Elm *1937 Fred Morrison *1936 Fred Morrison *1935 Cam Poget *1934 Horton Smith *1933 Leo Diegel *1932 Fred Morrison *1931 Leo Diegel *1930 Jack Terron *1928–29 ''No tournament'' *1927 Willie Hunter *1926 Willie Hunter *1925

Macdonald Smith Macdonald "Mac" Smith (March 18, 1890 – August 31, 1949) was one of the top professional golfers in the world from about 1910 into the mid-1930s. He was a member of a famous Scottish golfing family. Smith is regarded, based on his results, as on ...

*1924

*1923

Joe Kirkwood, Sr. Joseph Henry Kirkwood Sr. (3 April 1897 – 29 October 1970) was a professional golfer who is acknowledged as having put Australian golf on the world map. Born in Sydney, Australia, Kirkwood left home at age ten to work on a sheep station i ...

*1922 Jim Barnes *1921 Eddie Loos *1920 John Black *1919 John Black *1916–18 ''No tournament'' *1915

Walter Hagen Walter Charles Hagen (December 21, 1892 – October 6, 1969) was an American professional golfer and a major figure in golf in the first half of the 20th century. His tally of 11 professional majors is third behind Jack Nicklaus (18) and Tiger ...

*1901–14 ''No tournament'' *1900 Willie Smith

References

External links

PGA of America – Southern California section
{{State Open Championships (golf) Former PGA Tour events Golf in California State Open golf tournaments PGA of America sectional tournaments