Woodbrook, Ire
The main tournaments played at Woodbrook, Ire are shown in the table below, which also includes relevant information on the winners, their scores and prize money.
Europe
AIB
Played as the AIB Irish Seniors Open (May 15-17). 57-year-old Joe McDermott (Ire) beat Terry Gale (Aus) at the fifth playoff hole to record his first significant tournament win, and only European Senior Tour win. Noel Ratcliffe (Aus) was eliminated at the first playoff hole. [Woodbrook GC, nr Bray, Co. Wicklow].
Europe
Carroll & Co.
Played as Carroll's Irish Open (the first Irish Open since 1953; now with P.J. Carroll & Co. as title sponsor). Second-placed Harry Bannerman (Scot) finished 1 shot behind O'Connor Jr (Ire). [Woodbrook GC, nr Bray, Co. Wicklow].
Europe
Carroll & Co.
Played as the (last) Carroll's Celebration International. Second-placed Jack Newton (Aus) finished 3 shots behind Gallacher (Scot). [Woodbrook GC, nr Bray, Co. Wicklow].
Europe
Carroll & Co.
Played as the Carroll's International. Second-placed Hugh Baiocchi (RSA) finished 2 shots behind McGuirk (Ire). [Woodbrook GC, nr Bray, Co. Wicklow].
Europe
Carroll & Co.
Played as the Carroll's International. Second-placed David Talbot (Eng) finished 4 shots behind O'Connor Snr (Ire). [Woodbrook GC, nr Bray, Co. Wicklow].
Europe
Carroll & Co.
Played as the Carroll's International. Second-placed Peter Oosterhuis (Eng) finished 3 shots behind Coles (Eng). [Woodbrook GC, nr Bray, Co. Wicklow].
Europe
Carroll & Co.
Played as the Carroll's International. Second-placed Christy O'Connor Snr (Ire) finished 7 shots behind Huggett (Wales). [Woodbrook GC, nr Bray, Co. Wicklow].
Europe
Carroll & Co.
Played as the Carroll's International. Second-placed Bernard Gallacher (Scot) finished 1 shot behind R.D.B.M. "Ronnie" Shade (Scot), whose initials and straight hitting gave rise to his nickname "Right Down the Bloddy Middle." [Woodbrook GC, nr Bray, Co. Wicklow].
Europe
Carroll & Co.
Played as the Carroll's International. Second-placed Brian Barnes (Scot) finished 2 shots behind Martin (Ire). [Woodbrook GC, nr Bray, Co. Wicklow].
Europe
Carroll & Co.
Played as the Carroll's International. Second-placed Tommy Horton (Eng) finished 2 shots behind defending champion O'Connor Snr (Ire). [Woodbrook GC, nr Bray, Co. Wicklow].
Europe
Carroll & Co.
Played as the Carroll Sweet Afton Tournament. O'Connor Snr (Ire) beat Roberto de Vicenzo (Arg) at the second playoff hole. [Woodbrook GC, nr Bray, Co. Wicklow].
Europe
Carroll & Co.
Played as the inaugural Carroll Sweet Afton Tournament. Second-placed Neil Coles (Eng) finished 2 shots behind Hunt (Eng). Sweet Afton was a P.J. Carroll & Co. cigarette brand. [Woodbrook GC, nr Bray, Co. Wicklow].
Chevron Championship: Carlton Woods near Houston in Texas provides the stage for the first women’s major championship of 2025, where Nelly Korda defends her title. (April 24-27).
Soudal Open: successor to the Belgian Open, the Soudal Open takes place on the quiet, wooded North course of Rinkven Golfclub. Belgian stars Thomas Pieters and Nicolas Colsaerts will be vying for top honours. (May 22-25).
Rory McIlroy: with his 2025 win in The Masters, Rory joined the pantheon of golfing greats who have achieved a career Grand Slam of men’s majors ... Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods are the only others in this select band.
Bernhard Langer: he may have played in his last Masters Tournament, but the 67-year-old German will be trying to extend his own record, and win a 13th senior major title at the 36th Regions Tradition. (May 15-18).
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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