The Northern California Open is a

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tournament played in the

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, open to both amateur and professional golfers. It is run by the Northern California section of the

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. It has been played annually since 1920 at a variety of courses around the state. It was considered a

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event in the 1920s.

Winners

*2021 David Laskin *2020 Jonathan De Los Reyes *2019 Don Leafstrand *2018 Cody Blick *2017

Adam Stone Adam Stone is an American professor and political scientist specializing in the area of American politics. Stone is an associate professor at Georgia State University's Perimeter College and a former president of the Georgia Political Science A ...

*2016 Gregor Main *2015

Xander Schauffele Alexander Victor Schauffele (; born October 25, 1993) is an American professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour, having won seven times since turning professional in 2015. Schauffele's best major finish is tied second at both the 2018 Open Ch ...

*2014 Kyle Souza *2013

John Jackson John or Johnny Jackson may refer to: Entertainment Art * John Baptist Jackson (1701–1780), British artist * John Jackson (painter) (1778–1831), British painter * John Jackson (engraver) (1801–1848), English wood engraver * John Richardson ...

*2012 Anthony Verna *2011 Jeff Rangel *2010 Ryan Thornberry *2009 Todd Fischer *2008 Boyd Summerhays *2007

Matt Bettencourt Matt Bettencourt (born April 12, 1975) is an American professional golfer. Born in Alameda, California, Bettencourt turned professional in 2001 after attending Modesto Junior College. In 2008, Bettencourt won twice on the Nationwide Tour, at t ...

*2006 Gundy Jones *2005 Robert Hamilton *2004 John Ellis *2003

*2002

*2001

Brad Martin Bradley Curtis Martin (May 3, 1973 – March 11, 2022) was an American country music singer-songwriter. He made his debut on the American country music scene in 2002 with the release of his debut album '' Wings of a Honky-Tonk Angel'', which pr ...

*2000 Shawn Kelly *1999 Casey Boyns *1998 Jon Chaffee *1997 Jon Chaffee *1996 Patrick Boyd *1995 Shawn Kelly *1994

Eric Buckelew 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 ''* ain ...

*1993

Todd Spain Todd or Todds may refer to: Places ;Australia: * Todd River, an ephemeral river ;United States: * Todd Valley, California, also known as Todd, an unincorporated community * Todd, Missouri, a ghost town * Todd, North Carolina, an unincorporate ...

*1992

Ron Parsons 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 ...

*1991 Chris Holzgang *1990 David Sutherland *1989 Jeff Wilson *1988 Dale Riley *1987 Joey Rassett *1986 Mark Blakely *1985 Joey Rassett *1984

Bill Glasson Bill Glasson may refer to: *Bill Glasson (golfer) (born 1960), American golfer *Bill Glasson (politician) (1925–2012), Australian politician *Bill Glasson (surgeon) William John Glasson (born 2 January 1953) is an Australian ophthalmologist. ...

*1983 Jim Kane *1982 Bob Boldt *1981 Mike Brannan *1980

Pat McGowan Patrick Ray McGowan (born November 27, 1954) is an American professional golf instructor and former PGA Tour player. McGowan was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He attended Brigham Young University. He played on the golf team with fellow PGA ...

*1979 Brent Bonino *1978 Ray Arinno *1977 Rick Rhoads *1976

Peter Jacobsen Peter Erling Jacobsen (born March 4, 1954) is an American professional golfer and commentator on Golf Channel and NBC. He has played on the PGA Tour and the Champions Tour. He has won seven events on the PGA Tour and two events on the Champion ...

*1975 Ray Arinno *1974

Bruce Summerhays Bruce Patton Summerhays (born February 14, 1944) is an American professional golfer. He served as a mission president for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Tampa, Florida. Career Summerhays was born in St. Louis, Missouri. He at ...

*1973

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 teammat ...

*1972 Ken Towns *1971 Vic Loustalot *1970 Sandy Galbraith *1969 David Barber *1968

Jerry Heard Jerry Michael Heard (born May 1, 1947) is an American professional golfer who won several PGA Tour events in the 1970s. Early life Heard was born in Visalia, California. He attended Fresno State College (now Fresno State University) for a sho ...

*1967

George Archer George William Archer (October 1, 1939 – September 25, 2005) was an American professional golfer who won 13 events on the PGA Tour, including one major championship, the Masters in 1969. Early years Born in San Francisco, California, Arc ...

*1966

Dick Lotz } Richard Lotz (born October 15, 1942) is an American professional golfer who has played on the PGA Tour and the Senior PGA Tour. Lotz was born in Oakland, California. Along with his older brother John, he developed his game under the tutelage o ...

*1965 John McMullin *1964

*1963

*1962

Tony Lema Anthony David Lema (February 25, 1934 – July 24, 1966) was an American professional golfer who rose to fame in the mid-1960s and won a major title, the 1964 Open Championship at the Old Course at St Andrews in Scotland. He died two years later ...

*1961 Alex Sutton *1960

Tal Smith Talbot Merton Smith (born September 27, 1933) is an American former professional baseball executive who has served in high baseball operations positions—including general manager and club president—as well as the founder of a firm that advises ...

*1959 ''No tournament'' *1958 Dick Knight *1957 Joe Greer *1956

Bud Ward Marvin Harvey "Bud" Ward (May 1, 1913 – January 2, 1968) was an American golfer best known for twice winning the U.S. Amateur, in 1939 and 1941. Ward was born in Elma, Washington. He excelled as an amateur golfer, winning the U.S. Amateur tw ...

*1955

Smiley Quick Lyman Loren "Smiley" Quick (March 19, 1909 – December 23, 1979) was an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour in the 1940s and 1950s. Quick was born in Centralia, Illinois, but lived most of his life in southern California in ...

*1954 George Schneiter *1953 Eric Monti *1952

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 ...

*1951

*1950 Charles Seaver *1949 Art Bell *1948 Bill Nary *1947

*1946 Charles R. Sheppard *1945

Jim Ferrier James Bennett Elliott Ferrier (24 February 1915 – 13 June 1986) was an Australian professional golfer from Manly, New South Wales. After compiling a fine record as an amateur golfer in Australia during the 1930s, he moved to the United States ...

*1944

*1943 Art Bell *1942 Harry Bassler *1941

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*1940

*1939 Charles R. Sheppard *1938 ''No tournament'' *1937 Harry Bassler *1936

Willie Goggin William Ambrose Goggin (February 18, 1906 – August 2, 1979) was an American professional golfer. His best finish in a major championship was runner-up at the 1933 PGA Championship, won by Gene Sarazen. In 1959, Goggin won the PGA Seniors' Cha ...

*1935

*1934

Lawson Little William Lawson Little Jr. (June 23, 1910 – February 1, 1968) was an American professional golfer who also had a distinguished amateur career. Little was born in Newport, Rhode Island, and lived much of his early life in the San Francisco area, ...

*1933 Ben F. Coltrin *1932 Charles R. Sheppard *1931 Charles R. Sheppard *1927–30 ''No tournament'' *1926 Frank Minch *1925 ''No tournament'' *1924

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 ...

*1923 Harold Sampson *1922

Jock Hutchison Jack Falls "Jock" Hutchison (June 6, 1884 – September 27, 1977) was a Scottish professional golfer. Hutchison was born in St Andrews, Fife, Scotland, the son of William and Helen (née Falls). His name was registered as John Waters Hutchiso ...

*1921

Eddie Loos Edward Wallace Neal Loos (July 31, 1893 – July 9, 1950) was an American professional golfer who played in the early-to-mid 20th century. His best performance in a major golf championship was a T10 finish in the 1924 U.S. Open. He won the ...

*1920 John Black

References

External links

PGA of America - Northern California section
Former PGA Tour events Golf in California PGA of America sectional tournaments Recurring sporting events established in 1920 1920 establishments in California {{California-sport-stub