The Virginia 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 Virginia State Golf Association and the Middle Atlantic section of the

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. It has been played annually since 1924 (except for war years) at a variety of courses around the state. From 1958 to 1984, both organizations held an Open, with the one sponsored by the PGA generally known as the Virginia PGA Open. The tournament was considered a

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event in at least 1936 and 1946.

Winners

References

External links

Virginia State Golf AssociationPGA of America – Middle Atlantic sectionList of winners
{{State Open Championships (golf) Former PGA Tour events State Open golf tournaments PGA of America sectional tournaments Golf tournaments in Virginia Recurring sporting events established in 1924 1924 establishments in Virginia