The Monterey Open
October 14-16, 2024
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.
The 2023 Monterey Open held October 9-11 at historic Del Monte Golf Course, crowned Charles Porter of San Francisco champion following a one-hole sudden death playoff victory over Wil Collins of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Porter and Collins finished play in the three-day tournament at -16 under par total of 200. Third place was a two-way tie between Kyle Karazissis of Indian Wells, California and defending Monterey Open Champion, Kevin Velo of Danville California.
The tournament featured excellent playing conditions, terrific scoring and even a hole-in-one from Tyler Lowe of Davis, California. Champion Porter earned a winner’s check of $5,000 along with entry in the Taylor Made Pebble Beach Invitational played at Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill Golf Course and The Links at Spanish Bay, November 16-19, 2023.
Payout
Total Estimated Purse of $32,500*
Top Professional receives entry
into the TaylorMade Pebble Beach
Invitational on November 21-24, 2024
*Based on a field of 126 players
Recent Champions
Year Player Score
2023 Charles Porter 200
2022 Kevin Velo 195
2021 Mark Hensby 199
2019 John Greco 198
2018 Matt Pridey 198
2017 Eddie Olson 203
2016 Johnny Ruiz 202
2015 Matt Picanso 201
2014 Brandon Harkins 197