The Rochester Times-Union Open was a golf tournament played at

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. It was played in 1941 and 1942. The 1941 event was played from August 15 to 17 and was won by

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with a score of 277, seven ahead of

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. Craig Wood led after three rounds but finished with a 78. The 1942 event was played from August 13 to 16. The tournament was won by

. Hogan had a first round 64 to lead by four and increased this to five strokes after a second round 68. Further rounds of 72 and 74 gave him a three shot victory over Craig Wood.

Winners

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