Royal Lytham & St Annes
The main tournaments played at Royal Lytham & St Annes are shown in the table below, which also includes relevant information on the winners, their scores and prize money.
Majors
AIG
The AIG Women's Open (50th). [Royal Lytham & St Annes GC, nr Blackpool, Lancs].
Amateur
R&A
The Amateur Championship (127th) (June 13-18). 17-year-old Aldrich Potgieter (RSA) beat 23-year-old Sam Bairstow (Eng) 3 and 2 in the 36-hole final, to become the youngest winner of the Amateur Championship since 16-year-old Matteo Manassero in 2009. [Royal Lytham & St Annes GC, nr Blackpool, Lancs].
Majors
Rolex
The Senior Open Championship presented by Rolex (33rd). Second-placed Paul Broadhurst (Eng) finished 2 shots behind Langer (Ger), who recorded a record fourth win in this event. [Royal Lytham & St Annes GC, nr Blackpool, Lancs].
Majors
Ricoh
The Ricoh Women's British Open (42nd) (Aug 2-5). Second-placed Pornanong Phatlum (Thai) finished 2 shots behind 22-year-old Hall (Eng), who claimed her first Ladies European Tour, LPGA Tour and major championship win. Hall was the only player to shoot four sub-70 rounds. [Royal Lytham & St Annes GC, nr Blackpool, Lancs].
Team Events
R&A / USGA
The Walker Cup (45th). USA vs Gt Britain & Ireland. Ten top amateurs per team competing in 2x four foursomes, 1x eight singles and 1x ten singles. Result: GB&I 16.5, USA 9.5. Non-playing captains: John "Spider" Miller (USA); Nigel Edwards (Wales/GB&I). [Royal Lytham & St Annes GC, nr Blackpool, Lancs].
SATURDAY SINGLES (eight 18-hole matches; home player stated first): Ashley Chesters (Eng) halved with Bryson DeChambeau; Paul Dunne (Ire) lost to Hunter Stewart 2 holes; Grant Forrest (Scot) lost to Scott Harvey 2&1; Jimmy Mullen (Eng) bt Denny McCarthy 2 holes; Ewen Ferguson (Scot) bt Maverick McNealy 1 hole; Gary Hurley (Ire) halved with Robby Shelton; Jack Hume (Ire) lost to Beau Hossler 1 hole; Gavin Moynihan (Ire) bt Jordan Niebrugge 4&2.
SUNDAY SINGLES (ten 18-hole matches): Chesters bt Niebrugge 3&1; Dunne halved with McNealy; Mullen bt McCarthy 3&2; Cormac Sharvin (N.Ire) bt Mike McCoy 4&3; Ferguson lost to Hossler 1 hole; Forrest bt Harvey 2&1; Hurley bt Stewart 1 hole; Jack McDonald (Scot) halved with Lee McCoy; Hume halved with Shelton; Moynihan lost to DeChambeau 6&5.
Majors
R&A
The Open Championship (141st) (July 19-22). A second Open Championship title for Els (RSA), whose final day back-nine 32 helped him eclipse Adam Scott (Aus) by 1 shot. The Australian, chasing his first Major, held a four shot lead with four to play, but had to settle for second place after bogeying each of the last four holes. [Royal Lytham & St Annes GC, nr Blackpool, Lancs].
Majors
Ricoh
The Ricoh Women's British Open (33rd) (Jul 30-Aug 2). Second-placed Karrie Webb (Aus) finished 3 shots behind Matthew (Scot), who became the first Scot and only the fourth Briton to win a women's major championship. [Royal Lytham & St Annes GC, nr Blackpool, Lancs].
Amateur
R&A
The Amateur Championship (112th). Weaver (USA) beat Tim Stewart (Aus) 2 and 1 in the final. [Royal Lytham & St Annes GC, nr Blackpool, Lancs. Early rounds also played at nearby St Annes Old Links].
Majors
Weetabix
The Weetabix Women's British Open (30th) (Aug 3-6). Second-placed Sophie Gustafson (Swe) and Cristie Kerr (USA) finished 3 shots behind Steinhauer (USA). This was Steinhauer's third win in this event (the first two coming before its recognition as an LPGA major championship). [Royal Lytham & St Annes GC, nr Blackpool, Lancs].
Majors
Weetabix
The Weetabix Women's British Open (27th) (Jul 31-Aug 3). Second-placed Se Ri Pak (S Kor) finished 1 shot behind Sörenstam (Swe), who recorded her second major championship win of 2003, sixth major title overall, and a coveted career grand slam of major titles. [Royal Lytham & St Annes GC, nr Blackpool, Lancs].
Majors
R&A
The Open Championship (130th) (July 19-22). Second-placed Niclas Fasth (Swe) finished 3 shots behind Duval (USA). [Royal Lytham & St Annes GC, nr Blackpool, Lancs].
Europe
Weetabix
Played as the Weetabix Women's British Open (Aug 13-16; Eurpn Ladies' PGA/LPGA Trs event). Second-placed Sophie Gustafson (Swe) and Brandie Burton (USA) finished 1 shot behind Steinhauer (USA). Strong winds battered the course throughout the event. [Royal Lytham & St Annes GC, nr Blackpool, Lancs].
Majors
R&A
The Open Championship (125th) (July 18-21). Second-placed Mark McCumber (USA) and Ernie Els (RSA) finished 2 shots behind first-time major championship winner Lehman (USA). [Royal Lytham & St Annes GC, nr Blackpool, Lancs].
Europe
x
Played as the Senior British Open (8th). Second-placed Bob Charles (NZ) and Doug Dalziel (USA) finished 2 shots behind Wargo (USA). [Royal Lytham & St Annes GC, nr Blackpool, Lancs].
Amateur
LGU
The Ladies' British Open Amateur Championship (90th). Catriona Matthew (Scot, nee Lambert) beat Kirsty Speak (Eng) 3 and 2 in the final. [Royal Lytham & St Annes GC, nr Blackpool, Lancs].
Europe
x
Played as the Senior British Open (7th). Second-placed Tommy Horton (Eng) and Gary Player (RSA) finished 1 shot behind Charles (NZ). [Royal Lytham & St Annes GC, nr Blackpool, Lancs].
Europe
x
Played as the Senior British Open (6th). Second-placed Bob Charles (NZ) and Neil Coles (Eng) finished 3 shots behind Fourie (RSA). [Royal Lytham & St Annes GC, nr Blackpool, Lancs].
Europe
x
Played as the Senior British Open (5th). Won by Verwey (RSA). [Royal Lytham & St Annes GC, nr Blackpool, Lancs].
Majors
R&A
The Open Championship (117th) (July 14-18). Second-placed Nick Price (Zim) finished 2 shots behind Ballesteros (Esp), who recorded his third Open Championship title. [Royal Lytham & St Annes GC, nr Blackpool, Lancs].
Amateur
R&A
The Amateur Championship (91st). Curry (Eng) beat Geoff Birtwell (Eng) 11 & 9 in the final. [Royal Lytham & St Annes GC, nr Blackpool, Lancs].
Majors
R&A
The Open Championship (108th) (July 18-21). Second-placed Ben Crenshaw (USA) and Jack Nicklaus (USA) finished 3 shots behind Ballesteros (Esp). [Royal Lytham & St Annes GC, nr Blackpool, Lancs].
Team Events
PGA / PGA of Am
The Ryder Cup (22nd) (Sept 15-17). USA vs Gt Britain & Ireland. 12 top professionals per team competing over three days in a total of five foursome matches, five fourballs and ten singles. Non-playing captains: Dow Finsterwald (USA); Brian Huggett (Wales/GB&I). [Royal Lytham & St Annes GC, nr Blackpool, Lancs].
Overall result: USA 12.5, GB&I 7.5.
Saturday singles (home player stated first): Howard Clark (Eng) lost to Lanny Wadkins 4&3; Neil Coles (Eng) lost to Lou Graham 5&3; Peter Dawson (Eng) bt Don January 5&4; Brian Barnes (Scot) bt Hale Irwin 1 hole; Tommy Horton (Eng) lost to Dave Hill 5&4; Bernard Gallacher (Scot) bt Jack Nicklaus 1 hole; Eamonn Darcy (Ire) lost to Hubert Green 1 hole; Mark James (Eng) lost to Raymond Floyd 2&1; Nick Faldo (Eng) bt Tom Watson 1 hole; Peter Oosterhuis (Eng) bt Jerry McGee 2 holes. // Ken Brown (Scot), Tony Jacklin (Eng), Ed Sneed (USA) and Dave Stockton (USA) did not play in the singles.
Team Events
LGU / USGA
The Curtis Cup (19th). USA vs Gt Britain & Ireland. Eight top women amateurs per team competing in 2x three foursomes and 2x six singles. Result: USA 11.5, GB&I 6.5. Non-playing captains: Barbara McIntire (USA); Belle McCorkindale Robertson (Scot/GB&I). [Royal Lytham & St Annes GC, nr Blackpool, Lancs].
FRIDAY SINGLES (six 18-hole matches; home player stated first): Ann Irvin (Eng) lost to Beth Daniel 4&3; Dinah Oxley Henson (Eng) bt Cindy Hill 1 hole; Suzanne Cadden (Scot) lost to Nancy Lopez 3&1; Mary McKenna (Ire) lost to Nancy Roth Syms 1 hole; Tegwen Perkins (Wales) lost to Debbie Massey 1 hole; Julia Greenhalgh (Eng) halved with Barbara Barrow.
SATURDAY SINGLES (six 18-hole matches): Henson lost to Daniel 3&2; Greenhalgh beat Syms 2&1; Cadden lost to Donna Horton White 6&5; Jennie Lee-Smith (Eng) lost to Massey 3&2; Perkins bt Hill 1 hole; McKenna bt Carol Semple 1 hole.
Ann Stant (Eng) did not play in the singles.
Majors
R&A
The Open Championship (103rd) (July 10-13). Second-placed Peter Oosterhuis (Eng) finished 4 shots behind Player (RSA). [Royal Lytham & St Annes GC, nr Blackpool, Lancs].
Europe
Dunlop
Played as the Dunlop Masters (25th) (Sept 10-12). Second-placed David Graham (Aus) finished 5 shots behind Huggett (Wales). [Royal Lytham & St Annes GC, nr Blackpool, Lancs].
Majors
R&A
The Open Championship (98th) (July 9-12). Second-placed Bob Charles (NZ) finished 2 shots behind Tony Jacklin (Eng). [Royal Lytham & St Annes GC, nr Blackpool, Lancs].
Europe
Pringle
Played as the Pringle of Scotland Tournament (June 22-24). Second-placed David Snell (Eng) finished 4 shots behind 22-year-old Tony Jacklin (Eng), who recorded his second win in an open international event. [Royal Lytham & St Annes GC, nr Blackpool, Lancs].
Majors
R&A
The Open Championship (92nd) (July 10-12). Bob Charles (NZ) beat Phil Rodgers (USA) in a 36-hole playoff: Charles 140 (E), Rodgers 148 (+8). Charles became the first left-hander to win a major championship. [Royal Lytham & St Annes GC, nr Blackpool, Lancs].
Team Events
PGA / PGA of Am
The Ryder Cup (14th) (Oct 13/14). USA vs Great Britain. Ten top professionals per team competing over two days in a total of eight foursome matches and 16 singles. Playing captains: Jerry Barber (USA); Dai Rees (Wales/GB). [Royal Lytham & St Annes GC, nr Blackpool, Lancs].
Overall result: USA 14.5, GB 9.5.
Saturday morning singles (home player stated first): Harry Weetman (Eng) lost to Doug Ford 1 hole; Ralph Moffitt (Eng) lost to Mike Souchak 5&4; Peter Alliss (Eng) halved with Arnold Palmer; Ken Bousfield (Eng) lost to Billy Casper 5&3; Dai Rees (Wales) bt Jay Hebert 2&1; Neil Coles (Eng) halved with Gene Littler; Bernard Hunt (Eng) bt Jerry Barber 5&4; Christy O'Connor (Ire) lost to Dow Finsterwald 2&1.
Saturday afternoon singles: Weetman lost to Art Wall Jr 1 hole; Alliss bt Bill Collins 3&2; Hunt lost to Souchak 2&1; Tom Haliburton (Scot) lost to Palmer 2&1; Rees bt Ford 4&3; Bousfield bt Barber 1 hole; Coles bt Finsterwald 1 hole; O'Connor halved with Littler.
Note: John Panton (Scot) did not play in the singles matches.
Format: first year that the eight 36-hole singles matches were replaced by sixteen 18-hole matches.
Europe
Dunlop
Played as the Dunlop £2750 Tournament. Second-placed Henry Cotton (Eng) and Dai Rees (Wales) finished 1 shot behind Alliss (Eng). [Royal Lytham & St Annes GC, nr Blackpool, Lancs].
Majors
R&A
The Open Championship (87th) (July 2-5). Thomson (Aus) beat Dave Thomas (Wales) in a 36-hole playoff: Thomson 139 (-3), Thomas 143 (+1). This was the fourth of Thomson's five Open Championship wins. [Royal Lytham & St Annes GC, nr Blackpool, Lancs].
Amateur
R&A
The Amateur Championship (60th). Lt. Joseph W. "Joe" Conrad (USA) beat Alan Slater (Eng) 3 and 2 in the 36-hole final. [Royal Lytham & St Annes GC, nr Blackpool, Lancs].
Majors
R&A
The Open Championship (81st) (July 9-11). Second-placed Peter Thomson (Aus) finished 1 shot behind Locke (RSA). This was the third of Locke's four Open Championship wins. [Royal Lytham & St Annes GC, nr Blackpool, Lancs].
Amateur
LGU
The Ladies' British Open Amateur Championship (45th). Suggs (USA) beat Jean Donald (Scot) by 1 hole in the final. [Royal Lytham & St Annes GC, nr Blackpool, Lancs].
Europe
News of the World
Played as the News of the World Match Play (Sept 24-27). Daly (N.Ire) beat Flory Van Donck (Belg) 3 and 2 in the 36-hole final, to become the first man since James Braid in 1905 to jointly hold the Open Championship and Professional match Play Championship titles. [Royal Lytham & St Annes GC, nr Blackpool, Lancs].
Europe
Daily Mail
Played as the Daily Mail £2500 Tournament. Second-placed and defending champion Charlie Ward (Eng) finished 3 shots behind Padgham (Eng). [Royal Lytham & St Annes GC, nr Blackpool, Lancs].
Amateur
R&A
The Amateur Championship (46th). Little (USA) beat Dr William Tweddell (Eng) by 1 hole in the final to win this title for the second straight year. [Royal Lytham & St Annes GC, nr Blackpool, Lancs].
Majors
R&A
The Open Championship (61st) (June 23-25). Second-placed Al Watrous (USA) finished 2 shots behind Robert Tyre "Bobby" Jones, Jr (USA, amateur). In trouble in a fairway bunker at the long par-4 17th in the final round, Jones played an unbelievable shot from the bunker onto the green. A plaque beside the bunker now celebrates this extraordinary shot. [Royal Lytham & St Annes GC, nr Blackpool, Lancs].
Europe
Daily Mail
Played as the Daily Mail £1000 Tournament. Second-placed Len Holland (Eng) and Abe Mitchell (Eng) finished 1 shot behind Ray (Jersey). [Royal Lytham & St Annes GC, nr Blackpool, Lancs].
Amateur
LGU
The Ladies' British Open Amateur Championship (21st), and first year the final match was played over 36-holes. Dodd (Eng) beat defending champion Evelyn Chubb (Eng) 8 and 6 in the final. [Royal Lytham & St Annes GC, nr Blackpool, Lancs].
Amateur
LGU
The inaugural Ladies' British Open Amateur Championship. Lady Margaret Scott (Eng) beat Issette Pearson (Eng) 7 and 5 in the final. [Royal Lytham & St Annes GC, nr Blackpool, Lancs].
124th US Open: the No.2 Course at Pinehurst once again plays host to this most illustrious championship (June 13-16). Wyndham Clark defends his title, having won at Los Angeles CC in 2023.
79th Women’s US Open: the second women’s major championship of the season gets underway at Lancaster CC in Pennsylvania. It’s the second time the championship has been held here.
(May 30-June 2).
Nelly Korda: won the Mizuho Americas Open (May 16-19) at Liberty National GC, continuing her extraordinary form in LPGA events. This was her sixth win in seven starts in 2024.
Xander Schauffele: recorded his first major championship win, and second record-equalling low score of 62 in a major. Only he, Branden Grace, Rickie Fowler and Shane Lowry have achieved this feat in a men’s major championship.
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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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