The event started in 1933 as the South Australian Close Championship. In 1950 it was renamed the South Australian Open, although it was only in 1952 that it was opened up to players from outside the state. In the late 1960s, there was no sponsor for the tournament; therefore, only local club professionals competed." In 1975 the problem recurred when the
South Australian Brewing Company did not renew its sponsorship. An economic downturn discouraged other companies from sponsoring, ==Winners==