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History of the Texas State Open

The Texas State Open has a long and storied history. The Open began in 1960 when the great amateur Homero Blancos captured the title. No amateur has since been able to win the Texas State Open.

The Texas State Open has crowned many past and future stars over its 41-year history. Past Champions who have gone on to compete on the PGA TOUR include Ben Crenshaw, Lee Trevino, Jeff Maggert, Blaine McCallister, Brad Lardon, Kris Cox, Kelly Grunewald, Cameron Beckman and Martin Piller. Also, 2005 low amateur, Jhonattan Vegas won on the PGA TOUR during his rookie season in 2011.

Three-time Texas State Open Champions include: Ben Crenshaw ('75, '79 and '80), Jeff Maggert ('88, '90 and '94) and Kelly Grunewald ('02, '05 and '06). Lee Trevino leads the list of those with two Texas State Open victories.