Austin Open
The Austin Open was a golf tournament on the Nike Tour. It ran from 1997 to 1998 and was played at The Hills Country Club in Austin, Texas.
Eric Booker won the inaugural event that was rain-shortened to 36 holes.[1][2] Michael Allen won the second and final event.[3][4]
Winners
| Year | Date | Winner | Score | To par | Margin of victory | Purse ($) | Winner's share ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nike Greater Austin Open | |||||||
| 1998 | Mar 8 |  Michael Allen | 280 | −8 | 2 strokes | 225,000 | 40,500 |
| 1997 | Apr 6 | Eric Booker | 140^ | −4 | 1 stroke | 200,000 | 36,000 |
^ - rain-shortened to 36 holes
See also
- Austin Civitan Open, a 1962 LPGA Tour event
References
- ↑ "Eric Booker Season – 1997". PGA Tour. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
- ↑ "Booker wins rain-shortened Nike Greater Austin Open". Associated Press. April 6, 1997.
- ↑ "Michael Allen Season – 1998". PGA Tour. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
- ↑ "Allen Hangs On In Austin". Sun-Sentinel. March 9, 1998.
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