The Deer Creek Open was a golf tournament on the Nationwide Tour. It was only played in 1990. It was played at Deer Creek Golf Course in Overland Park, Kansas.
In 1990 the winner earned $20,000.
Deer Creek Golf Club is resurrecting the Deer Creek Open for October 7,8,9, 2011. The Deer Creek Open is a 3 day event surrounding a two day flighted golf tournament. The Deer Creek Open has 5 flights: Championship, First, Second, Third, and Senior. The Championship flight pays 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th place. All other flights pay 1st and 2nd gross and 1st and 2nd net score.
The tournament beneficiary is the Blue Valley Educational Foundation or BVEF. The foundation supports the Blue Valley School District.
Read more about Deer Creek Open: Winners
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