Maine Open Explained

The Maine Open is the Maine state open golf tournament, open to both amateur and professional golfers. It is organized by the Maine State Golf Association. It has been played annually since 1918 at a variety of courses around the state.

History

The first tournament, in 1918, was won by Arthur H. Fenn, who is stated by some sources to be the first American-born golf professional.[1] The tournament is currently called The Maine Event.[2]

Winners

YearChampionScoreTo parMargin of
victory		Runner(s)-upVenueRef.
2024
2023
2022Shawn WarrenAugusta CC
2021Not held due to COVID-19 pandemic
2020Not held due to COVID-19 pandemic
2019Jason Millard
(Won on 4th playoff hole)		Matt Campbell
Jason Thresher
Shawn Warren		Augusta CC
2018Matt CampbellPeter FrenchAugusta CC
2017James DornesGeoffrey SiskAugusta CC
2016Ted BrownJon McLean
Nicholas Pandelena		Augusta CC
2015Matt CampbellDavid HilgersAugusta CC
2014Andrew MasonMark PurringtonAugusta CC
2013Evan Harmeling133−71 strokeGeoffrey Sisk
Jesse Speirs		Augusta CC[3]
2012Dustin ConeJimmy LytleAugusta CC
2011Michael CarboneJohn Hickson
Shawn Warren		Falmouth CC
2010Dustin ConeRobert Roylance
Mark Stevens		Fox Ridge GC
2009Jim RennerJohn Elliott
Rob Oppenheim		Fox Ridge GC
2008John HicksonRich ParkerFox Ridge GC
2007Todd WestfallMark Baldwin
Jerry Diphilippo
Rich Parker		Fox Ridge GC
2006Ricky Jones (a)Mike BakerFox Ridge GC
2005Kirk HanefeldJohn Connelly
Rob Oppenheim		Riverside GC
2004Shawn Warren (a)Todd WestfallRiverside GC
2003Kirk HanefeldMike MeehanRiverside GC
2002Ryan OuelletteEric EgloffRiverside GC
2001James GilleonMatthew DoylePortland CC
Purpoodock Club
Falmouth CC
2000Benjamin NicolayRich ParkerWoodlands Club
Portland CC
Purpoodock Club
1999Kyle GalloJohn ConnellyPurpoodock Club
Falmouth CC
Woodlands Club
1998Joe CioeDavid Gunas, Jr.Falmouth CC
Woodlands Club
Portland CC
1997Rodney ButcherDoug JohnsonPoint Sebago Resort
1996Geoffrey Sisk206−105 strokesEric EgloffPoint Sebago Resort[4]
1995Jerry DiphilippoDoug JohnsonRiverside GC
1994David CummingsKevin GiancolaRiverside GC
1993Brian QuinnMark Fogg
Jeff Lewis		Riverside GC
1992Joe Clark, Jr.Jeff JulianRiverside GC
1991Mike San Filippo195−216 strokesJeff GrygielRiverside GC[5]
1990Pete MorganJerry DiphillippoRiverside GC
1989Andy MorseJim BeckerRiverside GC
1988Wilhelm WinsnessJim Becker,
Gus Ulrich		Riverside GC
1987Mike Colandro202−142 strokesJeff Lewis
Wilhelm Winsness		Riverside GC[6] [7]
1986Mike Colandro209−41 strokeCharles SmithSpringbrook GC[8]
1985Jeff LewisJoe Browning
Howie Johnson		Springbrook GC
1984Dana Quigley204−96 strokesJeff LewisSpringbrook GC[9]
1983David O'KellyJeff LewisGorham CC
1982Charles SmithTim Angis
Kirk Hanefeld		Riverside GC
1981Don RobertsonDon KalodeGorham CC
Riverside GC
1980Don BrighamPaul MoranRiverside GC
1979Jeff LewisKirk Hanefeld
Ron Smith		Riverside GC
1978Charles VolponeJack Ferenz
Kirk Hanefeld		Riverside GC
1977Don IversonRex CaldwellFairlawn G&CC<br>Riverside GC
1976Curt Madson2072 strokesBruce DobieRiverside GC[10]
1975Bob MenneWayne LeviRiverside GC
1974Paul BarkhouseJoe BrowningRiverside GC
1973Ralph JohnstonPaul Barkhouse
Joe Browning		Fairlawn G&CC<br>Martindale CC
1972Paul BarkhouseRick AmbroseBangor Municipal GC
1971Steve Robbins (a)Jim Dent
Paul Moran
Lanny Wadkins		Riverside GC
1970Ron RiefDave EichelbergerRiverside GC
Portland CC
1969Jim GillisBarrie Bruce (a)
Dick Stranahan
Jim Veno		Riverside GC
1968Bob PachecoJohn Mills (a)Riverside GC
1967Rich BassettDave MaradRiverside GC
1966Ron LeclairCharles VolponeRiverside GC
1965Jim VenoTony LochRiverside GC
1964Ed WhalleyBill Ezinicki
Ed Rubis		Riverside GC
1963Dan KeefeJay DolanRiverside GC
1962Jim Veno (a)Jim BrowningRiverside GC
1961Charlie ShepardBob Crowley
Don Hoenig		Riverside GC
1960Bill EzinickiBob CrowleyPenobscot Valley CC
1959Bob ToskiBobby LockePenobscot Valley CC
1958Bob CrowleyWillie GogginRiverside GC
1957Jim BrowningDick Diversi (a)
Bill Ezinicki		Riverside GC
1956Art Butler (a)Ed OliverRiverside GC
1955Jim BrowningAndy Manero
John Thoren		Riverside GC
1954Phil FrielRay Lebel (a)Portland CC
1953Art Butler (a)George KinsmanAugusta CC
1952Jerry GianferanteLeo Hansberry
John Thoren
Joe Wells		Augusta CC
1951Jim BrowningJerry GianferanteRiverside GC
1950Charlie ShepardLeo HansberryRiverside GC
1949Charlie ShepardLes KennedyAugusta CC
1948Les KennedyLeo HansberryAugusta CC
1947Ed Abbott (a)Harold WileyPenobscot Valley CC
1946Ed Abbott (a)Jim BrowningBath CC
1945Leo HansberryPete MoranBath CC
1944Larry Leete (a)Ernest NewnhamRiverside GC
1943Not held due to World War II
1942Jerry GianferanteRoy AdamsRiverside GC
1941Willie WansaRoy AdamsAugusta CC
1940Eddie BushJoe PinoWawenock CC
1939Roy AdamsLeo HansberryMingo Springs
Rangeley GC
1938Jim BrowningVic OverhamerRiverside GC
1937Larry RoweAndy GrayAugusta CC
1936Ernest NewnhamEddie BushPortland CC
1935Ernest NewnhamJohn Boyd (a)Penobscot Valley C
1934Ernest NewnhamCharlie Webber (a)Augusta CC
1933Ernest NewnhamCharlie Webber (a)Summit Spring GC
1932Ernest NewnhamJack Leddy (a)
Ernie Ryal		Old Orchard Beach CC
1931Les TateErnie RyalWawenock CC
1930Les TateErnie RyalPenobscot Valley CC
1929Alex ChisholmGeorge DodgePoland Spring GC
1928Alex ChisholmSam TirabassiWebhannet GC
1927Ernest NewnhamSam TirabassiPenobscot Valley C
1926Herb LagerbladeGeorge Dodge
F. C. Tyson
G. Voight (a)		Poland Spring GC
1925J. M. Robbins (a)Frank Gilman
Ray Ouimet		Poland Spring GC
1924Gilbert NichollsAlex Chisholm
George Dodge
F. A. Gilman		Poland Spring GC
1923Willie OggHerb LagerbladePoland Spring GC
1922Ernest RyallGeorge DodgeKebo Valley GC
1921Charles L. MotherseleArthur H. FennPoland Spring GC
1920Charles L. MotherseleAlex Chisholm
W. C. Skelly		Poland Spring GC
1919F. A. GilmanAlex ChisholmKebo Valley GC
1918Arthur H. FennAlex ChisholmWaterville Country Club
Source:[11]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Cup countdown: 3 to get ready . . Joe . Concannon . August 29, 1993 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160325141658/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-8242888.html . March 25, 2016.
  2. Web site: 2022 the Maine Event .
  3. Web site: Oakes . Kalle . July 31, 2013 . Free as a Bird: Harmeling rallies to win tourney . subscription . 2024-01-31 . Sun-Journal . C1-C3 . Newspapers.com.
  4. Web site: Chard . Tom . August 10, 1996 . Sisk keeps lock on Maine Open . subscription . 2024-01-28 . Portland Press Herald . 1D–2D . Newspapers.com.
  5. News: San Filippo charges to win . August 17, 1991 . 13 . Bangor Daily News . Dave . Barber . 2021-11-13 . Newspapers.com.
  6. News: Colandro wins Main Open with 202 total . August 15, 1987 . 17 . Bangor Daily News . Dave . Barber . 2021-10-12 . Newspapers.com.
  7. News: Colandro's 68 wins Maine Open by 2 . August 15, 1987 . E2 . The Hartford Courant . Bruce . Berlet . 2021-10-12 . Newspapers.com.
  8. News: Colandro captures Maine Open by one shot . August 16, 1986 . 19 . Bangor Daily News . Dave . Barber . 2021-10-06 . Newspapers.com.
  9. News: Quigley romps to Maine Open title . August 11, 1984 . 10 . Bangor Daily News . Dave . Barber . 2021-11-13 . Newspapers.com.
  10. News: Madson hangs on to win Open . August 14, 1976 . 17 . Bangor Daily News . George . Cushman . 2021-11-13 . Newspapers.com.
  11. Web site: Maine Open . 2021-11-13 . Maine State Golf Association.

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