The Indiana Open is the
Indiana
Indiana () is a U.S. state in the Midwestern United States. It is the 38th-largest by area and the 17th-most populous of the 50 States. Its capital and largest city is Indianapolis. Indiana was admitted to the United States as the 19th s ...
state open
golf
Golf is a club-and-ball sport in which players use various clubs to hit balls into a series of holes on a course in as few strokes as possible.
Golf, unlike most ball games, cannot and does not use a standardized playing area, and coping wi ...
tournament, open to both amateur and professional golfers. It is organized by the Indiana section of the
PGA of America. It has been played annually since 1915 at a variety of courses around the state. The tournament was not played in 1917.
Winners
*2023
Nick Bienz
*2022
Seth Fair
*2021
Michael Davan
*2020
Eric Steger
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*2019
Michael Davan
*2018
Michael Sharp (amateur)
*2017
Brian Maurer
*2016
Brett Melton
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 writer ...
*2015
Timothy Hildebrand (amateur)
*2014
Craig Bowden
Craig David Bowden (born June 18, 1968) is an American professional golfer who has played on the PGA Tour and the Web.com Tour. He has two children.
Bowden played college golf at the University of Indianapolis and in 1989 was a member of the Grea ...
*2013
Seth Fair
*2012
Stephen Conrad
*2011
Brian Maurer
*2010
Chase Wright (amateur)
*2009
Aaron Monson (amateur)
*2008
Brett Melton
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 writer ...
*2007
Jeff Sanders
Jeffery Raynard Sanders (born January 14, 1966) is an American retired professional basketball player who was selected by the Chicago Bulls in the first round (20th pick overall) of the 1989 NBA draft. Sanders played for the Bulls, Charlotte Horne ...
*2006
Alan Schulte
*2005
Alan Schulte
*2004
Lee Williamson
Lee Trevor Williamson (born 7 June 1982) is a retired professional footballer. Born in Derby he started his career at Mansfield Town before spending time at Northampton Town, Rotherham United, Watford, Preston North End, Sheffield United and Po ...
*2003
Jamie Broce
Jamie is a unisex name. It is a diminutive form of James or, more rarely, other names. It is also given as a name in its own right.
People Female
* Jamie Anne Allman (born 1977), American actress
* Jamie Babbit (born 1970), American film and te ...
*2002
Jamie Broce
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People Female
* Jamie Anne Allman (born 1977), American actress
* Jamie Babbit (born 1970), American film and te ...
*2001
Lee Williamson
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(amateur)
*2000
Todd Smith Todd Smith may refer to:
People
*Todd Smith (musician), American singer, songwriter and guitarist
* Todd Smith (politician), Canadian politician
*Todd Smith (singer), American vocalist and member of Selah
*Todd Smith (wrestler), American wrestler
* ...
*1999
Soon Ko
*1998
Dave McCampbell
*1997
Tony Soerries
*1996
Tony Soerries
*1995
Craig Bowden
Craig David Bowden (born June 18, 1968) is an American professional golfer who has played on the PGA Tour and the Web.com Tour. He has two children.
Bowden played college golf at the University of Indianapolis and in 1989 was a member of the Grea ...
*1994
Craig Bowden
Craig David Bowden (born June 18, 1968) is an American professional golfer who has played on the PGA Tour and the Web.com Tour. He has two children.
Bowden played college golf at the University of Indianapolis and in 1989 was a member of the Grea ...
*1993
Todd Smith Todd Smith may refer to:
People
*Todd Smith (musician), American singer, songwriter and guitarist
* Todd Smith (politician), Canadian politician
*Todd Smith (singer), American vocalist and member of Selah
*Todd Smith (wrestler), American wrestler
* ...
*1992
Jeff Cook
Jeffrey Alan Cook (August 27, 1949 – November 7, 2022) was an American country music artist. He was best known for being a founding member of the band Alabama, in which he contributed to lead vocals, guitar, fiddle, piano and other musical ins ...
*1991
Bill Blumenherst
*1990
Denny Hepler Denny or Dennie may refer to:
People
* Denny (given name), a list of people named Denny or Dennie
* Denny (surname), a list of people surnamed Denny or Dennie
*Denny (hybrid hominin)
Places
* Denny, California, a ghost town
* Denny, Falkirk, a to ...
*1989
Jeff Cook
Jeffrey Alan Cook (August 27, 1949 – November 7, 2022) was an American country music artist. He was best known for being a founding member of the band Alabama, in which he contributed to lead vocals, guitar, fiddle, piano and other musical ins ...
*1988
Jeff Cook
Jeffrey Alan Cook (August 27, 1949 – November 7, 2022) was an American country music artist. He was best known for being a founding member of the band Alabama, in which he contributed to lead vocals, guitar, fiddle, piano and other musical ins ...
*1987
Bill Schumaker
Bill(s) may refer to:
Common meanings
* Banknote, paper cash (especially in the United States)
* Bill (law), a proposed law put before a legislature
* Invoice, commercial document issued by a seller to a buyer
* Bill, a bird or animal's beak
Plac ...
*1986
Jeff Cook
Jeffrey Alan Cook (August 27, 1949 – November 7, 2022) was an American country music artist. He was best known for being a founding member of the band Alabama, in which he contributed to lead vocals, guitar, fiddle, piano and other musical ins ...
*1985
Denny Hepler Denny or Dennie may refer to:
People
* Denny (given name), a list of people named Denny or Dennie
* Denny (surname), a list of people surnamed Denny or Dennie
*Denny (hybrid hominin)
Places
* Denny, California, a ghost town
* Denny, Falkirk, a to ...
*1984
Gary Gant
*1983
Jim Gallagher Jr.
James Thomas Gallagher Jr. (born March 24, 1961) is an American professional golfer and sportscaster.
Early life
Gallagher was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. His father, a career club pro, started him in golf at age six. His sister, Jackie, ...
*1982
Bill Schumaker
Bill(s) may refer to:
Common meanings
* Banknote, paper cash (especially in the United States)
* Bill (law), a proposed law put before a legislature
* Invoice, commercial document issued by a seller to a buyer
* Bill, a bird or animal's beak
Plac ...
*1981
Joe Campbell
*1980
Scott Steger
*1979
Bob Buinnup
*1978
Bill Schumaker
Bill(s) may refer to:
Common meanings
* Banknote, paper cash (especially in the United States)
* Bill (law), a proposed law put before a legislature
* Invoice, commercial document issued by a seller to a buyer
* Bill, a bird or animal's beak
Plac ...
*1977
Joe Campbell
*1976
Ed Knych
*1975
Don Padgett II
Don, don or DON and variants may refer to:
Places
*County Donegal, Ireland, Chapman code DON
*Don (river), a river in European Russia
*Don River (disambiguation), several other rivers with the name
*Don, Benin, a town in Benin
*Don, Dang, a vill ...
*1974
Mal McMullen
Malcolm H. McMullen (August 23, 1927 – April 13, 1995) was an American professional basketball player. He played for two seasons in the National Basketball Association for the Indianapolis Olympians and averaged 4.8 points per game for his care ...
*1973
Wally Armstrong
*1972
Don Padgett II
Don, don or DON and variants may refer to:
Places
*County Donegal, Ireland, Chapman code DON
*Don (river), a river in European Russia
*Don River (disambiguation), several other rivers with the name
*Don, Benin, a town in Benin
*Don, Dang, a vill ...
*1971
Ed Knych
*1970
Billy Kratzert (amateur)
*1969
Brent Hartman (amateur)
*1968
Ed Knych
*1967
Randy Quick
*1966
Bob Hamilton
*1965
Jim Shaw
*1964
Don Essig III
*1963
Ed Knych
*1962
Sam Carmichael
*1961
Bill Newcomb
*1960
Sam Carmichael (amateur)
*1959
Dale Morey
Dale E. Morey (December 1, 1918 – May 14, 2002) was an American amateur golfer and professional basketball player. In basketball, he played in the National Basketball League (United States), National Basketball League for the Anderson Duffey Pac ...
(amateur)
*1958
Bill Heinlein
*1957
Dale Morey
Dale E. Morey (December 1, 1918 – May 14, 2002) was an American amateur golfer and professional basketball player. In basketball, he played in the National Basketball League (United States), National Basketball League for the Anderson Duffey Pac ...
(amateur)
*1956
Joe Campbell (amateur)
*1955
Joe Campbell (amateur)
*1954
Jimmy Scott
James Victor Scott (July 17, 1925 – June 12, 2014), known professionally as Little Jimmy Scott or Jimmy Scott, was an American jazz vocalist known for his high natural contralto voice and his sensitivity on ballads and love songs.
After ...
*1953
Dale Morey
Dale E. Morey (December 1, 1918 – May 14, 2002) was an American amateur golfer and professional basketball player. In basketball, he played in the National Basketball League (United States), National Basketball League for the Anderson Duffey Pac ...
(amateur)
*1952
Mike DeMassey
*1951
Dale Morey
Dale E. Morey (December 1, 1918 – May 14, 2002) was an American amateur golfer and professional basketball player. In basketball, he played in the National Basketball League (United States), National Basketball League for the Anderson Duffey Pac ...
(amateur)
*1950
Fred Wampler (amateur)
*1949
Jimmy Scott
James Victor Scott (July 17, 1925 – June 12, 2014), known professionally as Little Jimmy Scott or Jimmy Scott, was an American jazz vocalist known for his high natural contralto voice and his sensitivity on ballads and love songs.
After ...
*1948
George Shafer
*1947
Noel Epperson
*1946
Maurie Feeney
*1945
George Shafer
*1944
Bill Heinlein
*1943
Mike Stefanchik (amateur)
*1942
Bob Hamilton
*1941
Ralph Williamson
*1940
Wayne Timberman
*1939
Bill Read, Jr. (amateur)
*1938
Bob Hamilton
*1937
Ralph Williamson
*1936
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*1935
Bill Heinlein
*1934
Bill Heinlein
*1933
Guy Paulson
*1932
Neal McIntyre
*1931
Neal McIntyre
*1930
John Watson
*1929
Neal McIntyre
*1928
Guy Paulson
*1927
Neal McIntyre
*1926
Leonard Schmutte
*1925
Chet Nelson
*1924
Ervin Nelson
*1923
Gunnar Nelson
*1922
Jack Blakeslee
*1921
Jack Blakeslee
*1920
John Simpson (amateur)
*1919
Wally Nelson
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*1918
Lee Nelson
*1917 ''No tournament''
*1916
Cyril Walker
*1915
Sidney Cooper
External links
PGA of America – Indiana section
{{State Open Championships (golf)
Golf in Indiana
PGA of America sectional tournaments
State Open golf tournaments
Recurring sporting events established in 1915
1915 establishments in Indiana