1942 - Men America
The winners in the category "1942 - Men America" are shown in the table below, which also includes relevant information on venues, scores and prize money.
America
George S. May
Played as the Tam O'Shanter Open (July 23-27). Defending champion Byron Nelson (USA) beat Clayton Heafner (USA) in an 18-hole Monday playoff (Nelson 67, Heafner 71). [Tam O'Shanter CC, Niles, nr Chicago, IL; now the municipal Tam O'Shanter Golf Course].
America
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Played as the Argentine Open (Abierto de la Republica/Argentina). Pedro Ledesma (Arg, amateur) finished in second place behind Martin (Brazil). [Olivos GC, Pablo Nogués, Buenos Aires].
Played as the Asheville "Land of the Sky" Open.
America
WGA
Played as the Western Open (Feb 6-8; played in Phoenix, replacing the Phoenix Open on the tour schedule). Second-placed Henry Picard (USA) finished 2 shots behind 32-year-old Herman Barron (USA). Barron recorded the first of his four PGA Tour wins after playing on the Tour for 13 years. [Phoenix CC, Phoenix, AZ].
America
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Played as the Canadian Open (Aug 6-8). Second-placed Mike Turnesa (USA) finished 4 shots behind Craig Wood (USA). [Mississaugua G&CC, Mississauga, Ont.].
America
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Chicago Open not played in 1942. It was replaced by the Hale America National Open, which was organised by the Chicago GA, USGA anbd PGA of America, and almost accorded the status of a "major" championship.
America
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Played as the Los Angeles Open (Jan 9-13). Hogan (USA) beat Jimmy Thomson (USA) in an 18-hole playoff (Hogan 72, Thomson 73). Hogan birdied the final playoff hole to secure the win. [Hillcrest CC, Los Angeles, CA].
America
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Played as the Hale America National Open (June 18-21). Second-placed Jimmy Demaret (USA) and Mike Turnesa (USA) finished 3 shots behind Ben Hogan (USA), who recorded a course record 10-under-par 62 in the second round. [Ridgemoor CC, Chicago, Illinois]. Note: this one-off event, sponsored by the USGA, Chicago GA and PGA of America, was arranged to replace the US Open championship, which was not played between 1942 and 1945 due to World War II. Although not recognised as a major championship, many think it should have been. This would have given Hogan his first "major". After the war he subsequently went on to win his nine major titles, starting with the PGA Championship in 1946.
Played as the Inverness Four-Ball.
America
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Played as the Miami Open (Dec 3-6; unofficial PGA Tour event due to the impact of World War II). Second-placed Johnny Revolta (USA) finished 4 shots behind Harold "Jug" McSpaden (USA). [Miami Springs G&CC, Miami, FL; at the time known as Miami Springs Municipal Course].
America
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Played as the New Orleans Open (Feb 20-22). Second-placed Lawson Little (USA) and Sam Snead (USA) finished 1 shot behind Lloyd Mangrum (USA). [Bayou Oaks at City Park, New Orleans, LA. Played on what was known as City Park's No.1 (East) course; now part of the South course).
America
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Played as the North & South Open (March 24-26). Second-placed and defending champion Sam Snead (USA) finished 5 shots behind Ben Hogan (USA), who won this event for the second time in three years. [No.2 Course, Pinehurst Resort, North Carolina].
America
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Played as the Oakland Open (Jan 15-18). Second-placed Johnny Dawson (USA, amateur) finished 5 shots behind Byron Nelson (USA). [Sequoyah CC, Oakland, California].
America
Bing Crosby
Played as the Bing Crosby Pro-Am (Jan 31-Feb 1; 36-hole event). Second-placed Leland Gibson (USA) and Lloyd Mangrum (USA) finished 3 shots behind Johnny Dawson (USA, amateur). Gibson and Mangrum split the $800 and $600 first and second place prize money, and took home $700 each. [Rancho Sante Fe GC, nr San Diego, CA].
America
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Phoenix Open played as the Western Open in 1942; won by Herman Barron (USA). [Phoenix CC, Phoenix, AZ]. (In 2007 the Western Open became the BMW Championship).
Played as the San Francisco Open.
Played as the Seminole Victory Golf Tournament.
Played as the St Petersburg Open.
America
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Played as the Texas Open (Feb 13-16). 27-year-old Melvin "Chick" Harbert (USA) beat Ben Hogan (USA) by 4 shots in an 18-hole Monday playoff (Harbert 72, Hogan 76). Harbert shot 30 on the final nine holes to force the playoff. [Willow Springs GC, San Antonio, TX].
America
The Times-Union
Played as the Times-Union Open (Aug 13-16). Second-placed Craig Wood (USA) finished 3 shots behind Ben Hogan (USA), whose opening 64 (-6) set a new competitive course record. [East Course, Oak Hill CC, Rochester, NY].
America
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Played as the Greater Greensboro Open (March 27-30). Second-placed Ben Hogan (USA) and Lloyd Mangrum (USA) finished 2 shots behind first-time PGA Tour winner Byrd (USA). [Starmount Forest CC, Greensboro, NC].
Sony Open in Hawaii: played at Waialae Country Club near Honolulu, the Sony Open takes over the spotlight from The Sentry as the PGA Tour’s calendar-year opening event (Jan 15-18). The Sentry (not being played in 2026) was formerly known as the Tournament of Champions, with a field typically restricted to golfers who won a PGA Tour event in the previous calendar year.
Dubai Desert Classic: the DP World Tour’s first Rolex Series event of 2026, is contested for the 37th time (Jan 22-25). First won by Englishman Mark James in 1989, it now boasts a four-time winner, Rory McIlroy. Played on the Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis course, this once desert-surrounded course is the long-time flagship for Golf in Dubai.
Our visit last month included two rounds at Golf de Chantilly, one of France’s most prestigious clubs.
It offers two superb layouts: Le Vineuil, a five-star championship course with a rich history, and Longères, an excellent four-star course that provides a strong and enjoyable test.
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The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
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Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
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