Olgiata
The main tournaments played at Olgiata are shown in the table below, which also includes relevant information on the winners, their scores and prize money.
Europe
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Played as the Italian Open (Oct 10-13; fifth of eight Eurpn Tr Rolex Series event). Second-placed Matt Fitzpatrick (Eng) finished 1 shot behind Wiesberger (Aut), who recorded his third European Tour win in his last 13 starts on the Tour. [Olgiata GC, nr Rome, Italy].
Europe
Telecom Italia
Played as the Italian Open Telecom Italia (Oct 31-Nov 3). Second-placed Paul Lawrie (Scot) finished 2 shots behind Poulter (Eng), whose first round course-record 61 set-up his win. Event reduced to 54 holes due to rain. [Olgiata GC, Olgiata, nr Rome].
Europe
Valextra
Played as the Valextra Classic (April 18-21; Women's Pro Golf Eurpn Tr season-opener). Second-placed Tania Abitbol (Esp) finished 4 shots behind Davies (Eng). [Olgiata GC, nr Rome, Italy].
Europe
Valextra
Played as the Valextra Classic (April 19-22; Women's Pro Golf Eurpn Tr season-opener). Second-placed Dale Reid (Scot) finished 6 shots behind Descampe (Belg). [Olgiata GC, nr Rome, Italy].
Europe
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Played as the inaugural Rome Classic. Second-placed Marie-Laure de Lorenzi (Fra) finished 1 shot behind Gronberg (Swe; later played as Gronberg-Whitmore), who recorded her first win on the Women's Professional Golf European Tour. [Olgiata GC, nr Rome, Italy].
Europe
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Second-placed Gordon Brand Jr (Scot) finished 2 shots behind Jose-Maria Canizares (Spain), who won the International Trophy for best individual score in the World Cup of Golf. Team winners of the Cup: Jose Maria Canizares & Jose Rivero (Esp). Played over 54 holes following loss of first day to rain. [Olgiata GC, nr Rome, Italy].
Team Events
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Played as the World Cup of Golf (72-hole stroke play team event based on total scores of both players). Second-placed Sam Torrance & Gordon Brand Jr (Scot) and Hsieh Min-nan & Chen Tze-chung (Taiw) finished 8 shots behind Jose Maria Canizares & Jose Rivero (Esp), who shared the $200,000 first prize. Best individual score: Jose-Maria Canizares (205). Played over 54 holes following loss of first day to rain. [Olgiata GC, nr Rome, Italy].
Europe
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Played as the Italian Open. Second-placed Valentin Barrios (Esp) finished 1 shot behind Jacklin (Eng). [Olgiata GC, Olgiata, nr Rome. Early rounds also played at Roma-Acquasanta GC].
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Second-placed Roberto Bernardini (Italy) finished 5 shots behind Balding (Can), who won the International Trophy for best individual score in the World Cup of Golf. Team winners of the Cup: Al Balding & George Knudson (Can). [Olgiata GC, nr Rome, Italy].
Team Events
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Played as the World Cup of Golf (72-hole stroke play team event based on total scores of both players). Second-placed Julius Boros & Lee Trevino (USA) finished 2 shots behind Al Balding & George Knudson (Can), who shared the $2,000 first prize. Best individual score: Al Balding (274). [Olgiata GC, nr Rome, Italy].
The Sentry: known for many years as the Tournament of Champions, the PGA Tour’s 2025 season-opener gets underway on Kapalua’s Plantation course (Jan 2-5). Chris Kirk defends.
Tournament of Champions: the LPGA Tour’s 2025 season is launched at Lake Nona with the their Tournament of Champions (Jan 30-Feb 2). The 2024 edition gave Lydia Ko her 20th LPGA Tour title.
Attahya Thitikul: also known as “Jeeno”, the Thai golfer won the LPGA Tour’s 2024 CME Group Tour Championship … and an eye-watering $4 million, the richest first-prize in women’s golf.
Rory McIlroy: scooped the 2024 European (DP World) Tour season-long Order of Merit title, joining Seve Ballesteros as a six-time winner of this prestigious award.
Marco Simone Golf & Country Club: With a clubhouse that might befit a Roman Emperor, and a golf course to match, you can be sure of a memorable outing at Rome's most talked about golf facility.
Jim Fazio's original layout was much changed to create a modern Ryder Cup course ... now one of the Eternal City's (and Italy's) most revered.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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