The Monterey Open

October 15-17, 2018

 

History

 

The Monterey Open has a rich and storied history dating back to 1926, when it was won by “Light Horse” Harry Cooper in an event
that included most of the top golfers in the nation, including the reigning U.S. Amateur Champion George Von Elm, and 1927 Ryder
Cup team members “Wild” Bill Mehlhorn, Joe Turnesa, Johnny Golden, Al Watrous, Johnny Farrell, Leo Diegel and Al Espinosa.

The tournament missed a few years during the Great Depression, and again during WWII, but otherwise remained a popular annual
event on the Del Monte Golf Course calendar. Following the WWII death of popular Monterey golfer Bud Brownell, the Bud Brownell
Memorial Trophy was created by Jo Mora for engraving the names of future winners.

In 2017, Eddie Olson of Aptos, Calif., won the Monterey Open with a three-day total of 203 (13 under par). A final-round 65 was just
enough to edge Stanford University standout Joseph Bramlett by one stroke. With his victory, Olson earned a spot into the 2017
TaylorMade Pebble Beach Invitational at Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill Golf Course, and The Links at Spanish Bay.

 

Payout

 

Total Estimated Purse of $32,500*

Top Professional receives entry
into the TaylorMade Pebble Beach
Invitational on November 13-18, 2018
 

*Based on a field of 126 players

 

Recent Champions

 

Year           Player                   Score

 

2017     Eddie Olson             203

2016     Johnny Ruiz              202

2015     Matt Picanso            201

2014     Brandon Harkins      197

2013     Michael McCabe     198

2012     Anthony Verna          201

2011     Brandon Harkins      200