Sahara Invitational
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The Sahara Invitational was a PGA Tour event that was played in Las Vegas, Nevada from 1958 to 1976. From 1958 to 1961 it was called the Sahara Pro-Am and was not an official PGA Tour event. It was played at Paradise Valley Country Club from 1970–1972; and at Sahara Nevada Country Club from 1973–1976. It was sponsored by the Sahara Hotel.
[edit] Winners
Sahara Invitational
- 1976 George Archer
- 1975 Dave Hill
- 1974 Al Geiberger
- 1973 John Mahaffey
- 1972 Lanny Wadkins
- 1971 Lee Trevino
- 1970 Babe Hiskey
- 1969 Jack Nicklaus
- 1968 Chi Chi Rodriguez
- 1967 Jack Nicklaus
- 1966 Jack Nicklaus
- 1965 Billy Casper
- 1964 R. H. Sikes
- 1963 Jack Nicklaus
- 1962 Tony Lema
Sahara Pro-Am
- 1961 Phil Rodgers
- 1960 Bob Duden
- 1959 Doug Sanders
- 1958 Billy Johnston