The Sunshine Open Invitational was a PGA Tour event that played for one year at the Bayshore Country Club in Miami Beach, Florida.[1] The 72-hole tournament was held from March 23–26, 1961;[1] and was won by then 25-year-old Gary Player with a score of 273.[2] Player received $3,500 in winnings.[3] Arnold Palmer finished second winning $2,300.[1] The Bayshore Country Club, now known as Miami Beach Golf Club, opened in 1923.[4]
Winners
| Year | Winner | Score | To par | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 |  Gary Player | 273 | −15 | 1 stroke |  Arnold Palmer |
References
- 1 2 3 "Tournament information from Arnold Palmer's official site". Retrieved February 21, 2011.
- ↑ "1961 winners sorted by age". PGA Tour. Retrieved February 21, 2011.
- ↑ "1961 Pro Golf Results". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on June 28, 2011. Retrieved February 21, 2011.
- ↑ "Course History". Miami Beach Golf Club. Retrieved February 21, 2011.