Rebel Yell Open
The Rebel Yell Open was a PGA Tour satellite event that played for one year at the Holston Hills Country Club in Knoxville, Tennessee; a 7,009-yard, Donald Ross-designed course opened in 1927.[1][2] The tournament, which was held in April 1968 opposite The Masters, was organized by tournament director Lonnie Nolan. The title sponsor was the bourbon company of the same name.[1]
It was won by 31-year-old Las Vegas, Nevada club professional Larry Mowry in a sudden-death playoff over Chris Blocker.[1][3] The winners share was $2,800.[1]
Winner
- 1968 Larry Mowry
References
- 1 2 3 4 Brody, Tom C. (April 22, 1968). "A Tournament for Non-masters". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2010-03-04.
- ↑ "Holston Hills Country Club official site". Retrieved 2010-03-04.
- ↑ "1968 winners sorted by age". PGA Tour. Retrieved 2010-03-04.
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