title: New York Red Cross Tournament
text: # New York Red Cross Tournament
  
  The New York Red Cross Tournament was an American golf tournament. The event was won by legendary golfer Byron Nelson and earned PGA Tour-level status.
  
  ## History
  
  The tournament was hosted by Wykagyl Country Club in New Rochelle, New York. The event was played from June 15 − 18, 1944. Byron Nelson won with a score of 275, four ahead of Vic Ghezzi. Nelson was tied for the lead after two rounds and then scored a third round 66 (−6) to give him a five-stroke lead over Ghezzi. Nelson had a final round 71 against Ghezzi's 70 and defeated him by four strokes. Mike Turnesa was third, nine shots behind Nelson.
  
  ## Winners
  
  | Year | Player | Score | To par | Margin of victory | Runner-up | Winner's share ($) | Ref |
  | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
  | 1944 | Byron Nelson | 275 | −13 | 4 strokes | Vic Ghezzi | 2,666 | |
  