Washington Star Open

The Washington Star Open was a golf tournament played at Prince George's Country Club, Landover, Maryland in July 1949. The event was won by Sam Snead who took the first prize of $2,600. The event was sponsored by "The Washington Star".
The event was played from July 1 to 4. Al Smith led after the first round with a 64, however after three rounds, Dutch Harrison and Sam Snead were tied for the lead. On the final day Harrison faded after a 75. Snead scored 70 and won by two strokes from Cary Middlecoff and three from Skip Alexander.