Manchester Evening Chronicle Tournament

The Manchester Evening Chronicle Tournament was a professional golf tournament played at Mere Golf Club in Mere, Cheshire, England. It was held from 1947 to 1949. The event was sponsored by the Manchester Evening Chronicle. Total prize money was £1400 in 1947 and £1500 in 1948 and 1949.

Manchester Evening Chronicle Tournament
Tournament information
LocationMere, Cheshire, England
Established1947
Course(s)Mere Golf Club
Month playedJune
Final year1949
Final champion
Fred Daly
Mere Golf Club
Location in England

Winners

YearWinnerCountryScoreMargin
of victory
Runner-upWinner's
share (£)
Ref
1947Flory Van Donck Belgium2793 strokes Johnny Bulla500[1]
1948Norman Von Nida Australia2814 strokes Dick Burton400[2]
1949Fred Daly Northern Ireland2773 strokes Flory Van Donck350[3]

References

  1. "Belgian takes golf prize". The Glasgow Herald. 27 June 1947. p. 6.
  2. "Von Nida barracked during final winning round". The Glasgow Herald. 19 June 1948. p. 4.
  3. "Daly wins by three strokes". The Glasgow Herald. 17 June 1949. p. 9.
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