1995 - Men (All)
The winners in the category "1995 - Men (All)" are shown in the table below, which also includes relevant information on venues, scores and prize money.
Majors
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The Masters Tournament (59th) (April 6-9). Second-placed Davis Love III (USA) finished 1 shot behind Crenshaw (USA), who recorded his second major championship win (both in The Masters), and last of his 19 PGA Tour wins. In an emotional green jacket ceremony Crenshaw dedicated his second Masters title to his coach and mentor, Harvey Penick, who died the week before. [Augusta National GC, Augusta, GA].
Majors
R&A
The Open Championship (124th) (July 20-23). Daly (USA) beat Costantino Rocca (Italy) in a four-hole playoff: Daly 15 (-1), Rocca 19 (+3). [The Old Course, St Andrews, Fife].
Majors
USGA
The US Open (95th) (June 15-18). Second-placed Greg Norman (Aus) finished 2 shots behind first-time major championship winner Pavin (USA). Pavin's victory was sealed with a stunning 4-wood approach shot to the 18th green in the final round. [Shinnecock Hills GC, Southampton, Long Island, NY].
Majors
PGA of America
The US PGA Championship (77th) (Aug 10-13). Elkington (Aus) beat Colin Montgomerie (Scot) with a 25-foot birdie putt at the first playoff hole (par-4 18th). This was the only major championship win for "The Elk". [Riviera CC, Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA].
Amateur
R&A
The Amateur Championship (100th). Gordon Sherry (Scot) beat Michael Reynard (Eng) 7 and 6 in the final. [Royal Liverpool GC, Hoylake, Wirral, Merseyside].
Amateur
EGA
Played as the European Amateur Championship. Second-placed Mattias Eliasson (Swe) finished 1 shot behind 15-year-old Garcia (Esp). David Howell (Eng) was 1 shot further back in third place. [Real (Royal) GC El Prat, El Prat de Llobregat, nr Barcelona Airport. Club now located in Terrassa, nr Barcelona].
Amateur
USGA
The US Amateur Championship (95th) (Aug 22-27). Defending champion Tiger Woods (USA) beat George "Buddy" Marucci (USA) 2 up in the 36-hole final. This was the second of three consecutive US Amateur titles won by Woods. [Newport CC, Rhode Island].
America
Chrysler
Played as the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic (Feb 15-19). Second-placed David Duval (USA) finished 1 shot behind Perry (USA). [Bermuda Dunes CC, Coachella Valley, CA. Earlier rounds also at: Indian Wells CC; La Quinta CC; Indian Ridge CC].
America
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Played as the Argentine Open (Abierto de la Republica/Argentina). Calcavecchia (USA) beat Andrew Magee (USA) in a playoff. [Jockey Club, Buenos Aires].
America
Nestle
Played as the Nestle Invitational (March 16-19). Second-placed Brad Faxon (USA) finished 2 shots behind defending champion Roberts (USA). [Bay Hill Club, Orlando, FL].
America
BellSouth
Played as the BellSouth Classic (May 4-7). Second-placed Jim Gallagher Jr (USA) finished 2 shots behind Calcavecchia (USA). [Atlanta CC, Marietta, Georgia].
America
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Played as the B.C. Open (Sept 14-17). Second-placed Jim McGovern (USA) finished 1 shot behind Sutton (USA). [En-Joie GC, Endicott, NY].
America
Motorola
Played as the Motorola Western Open (July 6-9). Second-placed Jeff Maggert (USA), Justin Leonard (USA), Jay Haas (USA) and Scott Simpson (USA) finished 1 shot behind Billy Mayfair (USA), who recorded his second PGA Tour win. [No.4 Dubsdread course, Cog Hill G&CC, Lemont, nr Chicago, IL].
America
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Played as the Brazil Open (Aberto do Brasil). Won by Pesenti (Brazil, amateur).
America
Buick
Played as the Buick Open (Aug 3-6). 31-year-old Woody Austin (USA) beat Mike Brisky (USA) with a par at the second playoff hole, to record his first PGA Tour win. [Warwick Hills G&CC, Grand Blanc, Michigan].
America
Bell
Played as the Bell Canadian Open (Sept 7-10). Mark O'Meara (USA) beat Bob Lohr (USA) with a par at the first playoff hole, to record his tenth PGA Tour win. [Glen Abbey GC, Oakville, nr Toronto, Ont.].
America
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Played as the Colonial National Invitational (May 25-28). Second-placed Craig Parry (Aus) finished 1 shot behind Tom Lehman (USA), who recorded his second PGA Tour win. [Colonial CC, Ft Worth, TX].
America
GTE
Played as the GTE Byron Nelson Golf Classic (May 11-14). Second-placed Robin Freeman (USA), D.A. Weibring (USA) and Mike Heinen (USA) finished 3 shots behind Els (RSA), who recorded his second PGA Tour win. [TPC course, Four Seasons Resort Las Colinas, Irving, nr Dallas, TX. Early rounds also on the Cottonwood Valley course].
America
Honda
Played as the Honda Classic (March 9-12). Second-placed Nick Faldo (Eng) finished 1 shot behind O'Meara (USA). [Weston Hills CC, Weston, nr Ft Lauderdale, FL].
America
Ryder
Played as the Doral Ryder Open (March 2-5). Second-placed Greg Norman (Aus) and Peter Jacobsen (USA) finished 1 shot behind Nick Faldo (Eng). [Blue Monster course, Doral Resort, Miami, FL].
America
Buick
Played as the Buick Invitational of California (Feb 9-12). Second-placed Mark Calcavecchia (USA), Mike Hulbert (USA), Hal Sutton (USA) and Kirk Triplett (USA) finished 4 shots behind Jacobsen (USA), who recorded back-to-back PGA Tour wins. [South course, Torrey Pines, La Jolla, CA].
America
Nissan
Played as the Nissan Open (Feb 23-26). Second-placed Jay Don Blake (USA) and Kenny Perry (USA) finished shots behind defending champion Pavin (USA). [Riviera CC, Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA].
America
MasterCard
Played as the MasterCard PGA Grand Slam of Golf (Nov 7/8; unofficial event for the season's four Major winners). Second-placed Corey Pavin (US Open) and Steve Elkington (US PGA) finished on 141, 1 shot behind Crenshaw (The Masters). Fourth with 146 was John Daly (The Open). [Poipu Bay GC, Koloa, Kauai, Hawaiian Islands].
America
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Played as the Greater Milwaukee Open (Aug 31-Sep 3). Second-placed Marco Dawson (USA) finished 3 shots behind Scott Hoch (USA). [Brown Deer Park GC, Brown Deer, nr Milwaukee, Wisc.].
America
MCI
Played as the MCI Classic (April 13-16). Tway (USA) beat Nolan Henke (USA) with a par at the second playoff hole. David Frost (RSA) was eliminated at the first playoff hole. [Harbour Town Links, Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head, SC].
America
Shell
Played as the Shell Houston Open (April 27-30). Payne Stewart (USA) beat Scott Hoch (USA) with a birdie at the first playoff hole. [Tournament course (known as TPC at The Woodlands), Woodlands CC, nr Houston, TX].
America
Diners Club
Played as the Diners Club Matches (Dec 8-10; unofficial post-season event involving four two-player teams from each of the LPGA, PGA and Snr PGA Tours; teams compete against other teams from their own tour). Tom Lehman (USA) & Duffy Waldorf (USA) beat Kenny Perry (USA) & John Huston (USA) by 1 hole in the final of the PGA Tour matches. [Nicklaus Tournament (resort) course, PGA West, La Quinta, CA].
America
Diners Club
Played as the Diners Club Matches (Dec 8-10; unofficial post-season event involving four two-player teams from each of the LPGA, PGA and Snr PGA Tours; teams compete against other teams from their own tour). Tom Lehman (USA) & Duffy Waldorf (USA) beat Kenny Perry (USA) & John Huston (USA) by 1 hole in the final of the PGA Tour matches. [Nicklaus Tournament (resort) course, PGA West, La Quinta, CA].
America
JCPenney
Played as the JCPenney Classic (Nov 30-Dec 3; two-person team event; one PGA Tr, one LPGA Tr). Davis Love III (USA) & Beth Daniel (USA) won their second JCPenney Classic with a tournament record 27-under 257. Second-place: Robert Gamez (USA) & Helen Alfredsson (Swe). [Copperhead course, Innisbrook Resort, Palm Harbor, nr Tampa, FL].
America
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Played as the Quad City Classic (Sept 21-24). Second-placed Jonathan Kaye (USA) finished 1 shot behind Weibring (USA), who recorded the last of his three wins in this event. Reduced to 54 holes due to bad weather. [Oakwood CC, Coal Valley, Quad Cities, IL].
America
Johnnie Walker
Played as the Johnnie Walker World Golf Championship (Dec 14-17; at the time the world's richest tournament for an elite field of the world's top players). Couples (USA) beat Loren Roberts (USA) and Vijay Singh (Fiji) with a birdie at the second playoff hole. [Tryall Club, Montego Bay, Jamaica].
America
Lincoln-Mercury
Played as the Lincoln-Mercury Kapalua International (Nov 2-5; PGA Tour post-season unofficial money event). Second-placed Barry Lane (Eng), Jim McGovern (USA) and Russ Cochran (USA) finished 2 shots behind Furyk (USA). [Plantation course, Kapalua Resort, Maui, Hawaii; Bay course also used for earlier rounds].
America
Kemper Insurance
Played as the Kemper Open (June 8-11). Lee Janzen (USA) beat Corey Pavin (USA) with a birdie at the first playoff hole. [TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm, Potomac, nr Washington DC. At the time known as TPC Avenel].
America
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Played as The Memorial Tournament (June 1-4). Second-placed Steve Elkington (Aus) finished 4 shots behind Norman (Aus). [Muirfield Village GC, Dublin, nr Columbus, OH].
Played as the Mexican Open (Abierto Mexicano de Golf). Scott Verplank (USA) finished in second place behind Cook (USA). [Club de Golf Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico].
America
Anheuser-Busch
Played as the Anheuser-Busch Golf Classic (July 13-16). Second-placed Scott Simpson (USA) finished 1 shot behind 28-year-old Ted Tryba (USA), who recorded the first of his two PGA Tour wins. [River course, Kingsmill Resort, Williamsburg, VA].
America
Ideon
Played as the Ideon Classic at Pleasant Valley (July 27-30). Second-placed Jim McGovern (USA) finished 1 shot behind Fred Funk (USA), who claimed his second PGA Tour win. [Pleasant Valley CC, Sutton, MA].
America
Freeport-McDermott
Played as the Freeport-McMoRan Classic (Mar 30-Apr 2). David Love III (USA) beat Mike Heinen (USA) with a birdie at the second playoff hole. [English Turn G&CC, New Orleans, LA].
America
AT&T
Played as the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am (Feb 2-5). Second-placed David Duval (USA) finished 2 shots behind Jacobsen (USA), who posted his fifth PGA Tour win. [Pebble Beach Links, Monterey Peninsula, CA. Earlier rounds also at: Poppy Hills GC and Spyglass Hill GC].
America
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Played as the Peru Open (Abierto de Peru) (S America Tr event). Second-placed Angel Cabrera (Arg) and Angel Franco (Para) finished 4 shots behind Fretes (Para). [Los Inkas GC, Lima, Peru].
America
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Played as the Phoenix Open (Jan 26-29). Singh (Fiji) beat Billy Mayfair (USA) with a par at the first playoff hole, to record his second PGA Tour win. [Stadium course, TPC Scottsdale, Phoenix, AZ].
America
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Played as The Players Championship (March 23-26). Second-placed Bernhard Langer (Ger) finished 1 shot behind Janzen (USA), who recorded his fifth PGA Tour win. [Stadium Course, TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL].
America
Deposit Gauranty
Played as the Deposit Guaranty Golf Classic (July 20-23). Second-placed Gil Morgan (USA) finished 2 shots behind Dougherty (USA), who recorded his only PGA Tour win. [Annandale GC, Madison, nr Jackson, Miss.].
America
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Played as the Sarazen World Open (Nov 3-5; PGA Tr post-season unofficial money event). Second-placed Miguel Ángel Jiménez (Esp) and Mark McNulty (Zim) finished 1 shot behind Nobilo (NZ), who recorded his first win in America. [Legends course, Chateau Elan GC, Braselton, Georgia].
America
Mercedes
Played as the Mercedes Championships (Jan 5-8; PGA Tour season opener). Elkington (Aus) beat Bruce Lietzke (USA) with a birdie at the second playoff hole, to record his fifth PGA Tour win. [North course, La Costa Resort, Carlsbad, Calif. Now known as Champions course].
America
Franklin Templeton
Played as the Franklin Templeton Shark Shootout (Nov 17-19; played over three rounds: 1-alternate shot; 2-better ball; 3-scramble). Second-placed team of Lee Janzen (USA) & Chip Beck (USA) finished 1 shot behind the winning team of Mark Calcavecchia (USA) & Steve Elkington (Aus). [Sherwood CC, Thousand Oaks, nr LA, Calif.].
America
Franklin Templeton
Played as the Franklin Templeton Shark Shootout (Nov 17-19; played over three rounds: 1-alternate shot; 2-better ball; 3-scramble). Second-placed team of Lee Janzen (USA) & Chip Beck (USA) finished 1 shot behind the winning team of Mark Calcavecchia (USA) & Steve Elkington (Aus). [Sherwood CC, Thousand Oaks, nr LA, Calif.].
America
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Played as the Las Vegas Invitational (Oct 11-15). Second-placed Billy Mayfair (USA) finished 1 shot behind first-time PGA Tour winner Furyk (USA). [TPC Summerlin, Las Vegas, NV. Earlier rounds also at: Las Vegas CC and Las Vegas Hilton CC (now Las Vegas National GC)].
America
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Played as the Skins Game (Nov 25/26; four-man PGA Tour unofficial money event). Couples (USA) won with a total of 7 skins worth $270,000. Second was Corey Pavin (USA) 10 skins worth $240,000. Third was Peter Jacobsen (USA) 1 skin worth $30,000. Defending champion Tom Watson (USA) was shut out with no skins. [Mountains course, Bighorn GC, Palm Desert, California].
America
United Airlines
Played as the United Airlines Hawaiian Open (Jan 11-15). Second-placed Tom Lehman (USA) and Duffy Waldorf (USA) finished 3 shots behind 36-year-old John Morse (USA), who recorded his first and only PGA Tour win. [Waialae CC, Honolulu, Hawaii].
America
Buick
Played as the Buick Challenge (Sept 28-Oct 1). Second-placed John Morse (USA) and Loren Roberts (USA) finished 1 shot behind Fred Funk (USA). [Mountain View course, Callaway Gdns Resort, Pine Mtn, GA].
America
Buick
Played as the Buick Classic (May 18-21). Singh (Fiji) beat Doug Martin (USA) with a birdie at the fifth playoff hole. [West course, Westchester CC, Rye, NY].
America
FedEx
Played as the FedEx St Jude Classic (Jun 29-Jul 2). Second-placed Jay Delsing (USA) and Ken Green (USA) finished 1 shot behind Gallagher (USA), who recorded the last of his five PGA Tour victories. [TPC Southwind, Memphis, TN].
America
La Cantera
Played as the LaCantera Texas Open (Oct 19-22). Second-placed Justin Leonard (USA) finished 6 shots behind 33-year-old Duffy Waldorf (USA), who recorded his first PGA Tour win. [Resort course, La Cantera GC, San Antonio, TX].
America
Sprint
Played as the Sprint International (Aug 17-20; modified stableford format). Second-placed Ernie Els (RSA) finished 1 point behind Janzen (USA). [Castle Pines GC, Castle Rock, nr Denver, Colorado].
America
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Played as the Tour Championship (Oct 26-29). Second-placed Steve Elkington (Aus) and Corey Pavin (USA) finished 3 shots behind Billy Mayfair (USA), who recorded the third of his five PGA Tour wins. [Southern Hills CC, Tulsa, Oklahoma].
America
Canon
Played as the Canon Greater Hartford Open (June 22-25). Second-placed Dave Stockton (USA), Kirk Triplett (USA) and Grant Waite (NZ) finished 2 shots behind Greg Norman (Aus). [TPC River Highlands, Cromwell, CT].
America
Northern Telecom
Played as the Northern Telecom Open (Jan 19-22). Second-placed Jim Gallagher Jr (USA) and Scott Simpson (USA) finished 1 shot behind Phil Mickelson (USA), who recorded his fifth PGA Tour win. [Catalina course, Tucson National Resort, Tucson, AZ; first two days also used Starr Pass GC].
America
Oldsmobile
Played as the Walt Disney World/Oldsmobile Classic (Oct 5-8). Second-placed Hal Sutton (USA) and Ted Tryba (USA) finished 1 shot behind 40-year-old Brad Bryant (USA). This was Bryant's first and only PGA Tour win, coming in his 20th year and 475th start on the Tour. Reduced to 54 holes due to bad weather. [Magnolia course, Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL. Earlier rounds also played on the Palm course].
America
Andersen Consulting
Played as the inaugural Andersen Consulting World Championship of Golf (Dec 30/31; four-player final event that followed four regional qualifiers played earlier in the season). Barry Lane (Eng) beat David Frost (RSA) by 2 holes in the 36-hole final. Previous day's semi-finals: Lane bt Massy Kuramoto (Jpn) 2 up; Frost bt Mark McCumber (USA) 2 and 1. [Talon course, Grayhawk GC, Scottsdale, AZ].
America
NEC
Played as the NEC World Series of Golf (Aug 24-27). Greg Norman (Aus) beat Nick Price (Zim) and Billy Mayfair (USA) with a birdie at the first playoff hole. [South course, Firestone CC, Akron, Ohio].
America
Kmart
Played as the Kmart Greater Greensboro Open (April 20-23). Second-placed Peter Jacobsen (USA) and Jeff Sluman (USA) finished 1 shot behind Gallagher (USA). [Forest Oaks CC, Greensboro, NC].
Europe
Hohe Brucke
Played as the Hohe Brucke Open (Aug 10-13; Eurpn Tr event). Second-placed Ignacio Garrido (Esp), Ronan Rafferty (N.Ire) and Rolf Muntz (Neth) finished 4 shots behind Cejka (Ger). [Waldviertel course, Golfresort Haugschlag, Lower Austria].
Europe
Turespana
Played as the Turespana Open de Baleares (March 23-26). Costantino Rocca (Italy) finished 2 shots behind Turner (NZ), who recorded his third European Tour win. [No.2 course, Golf Santa Ponsa, Santa Ponça, Mallorca].
Europe
Benson & Hedges
Played as the Benson & Hedges International Open (May 11-14). Second-placed Mark James (Eng) and Costantino Rocca (Ita) finished 1 shot behind O'Malley (Aus), who recorded his second European Tour win. [Nicklaus course, St Mellion Intl Resort, St Mellion, Cornwall].
Europe
BMW
Played as the BMW International Open (Jun 29-Jul 2). Second-placed Bernhard Langer (Ger) and Jarmo Sandelin (Swe) finished 2 shots behind Frank Nobilo (NZ). [St Eurach L&GC, Iffeldorf, Bavaria, Germany].
Europe
Volvo
Played as the Volvo PGA Championship (May 26-29). Second-placed Michael Campbell (NZ) and Per-Ulrik Johansson (Swe) finished 1 shot behind Langer (Ger), who recorded his third win in this event. [West course, Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Surrey].
Europe
Collingtree
Played as the Collingtree British Masters (Sept 14-17). Second-placed Michael Campbell (NZ) finished 1 shot behind Torrance (Scot), who recorded his 20th European Tour win. [Collingtree Park GC, Northampton, Northants].
Europe
Air France
Played as the Air France Cannes Open (April 20-23). Second-placed Øyvind Rojahn (Nor) and Jean van de Velde (Fra) finished 2 shots behind Bossert (Switz), who recorded his only win on the European Tour. Reduced to 36 holes due to bad weather. [Royal Mougins Golf Resort, Mougins, nr Cannes, France].
Europe
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Played as the Open de Catalonia (April 14-17). Second-placed Andrew Coltart (Scot) finished 3 shots behind Walton (Ire), who recorded his second European Tour win. [GC Peralada, Figueres, nr Girona, Spain].
Europe
Murphy's
Played as Murphy's English Open (June 1-4). Philip Walton (Ire) beat defending champion Colin Montgomerie (Scot) with a birdie at the second playoff hole, to record the last of his three European Tour wins. [Arden course, Forest of Arden CC, Meriden, nr Birmingham].
Europe
Chemapol
Played as the Chemapol Trophy Czech Open (Aug 17-20; Eurpn Tr event). Second-placed Howard Clark (Eng) finished 1 shot behind Teravainen (USA). [Royal GC Mariánské Lázně, Marienbad, Karlovy Vary, Czech; at the time known as GC Mariánské Lázně].
Europe
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Played as the Dubai Desert Classic (Jan 19-22; European Tour season-opener). Second-placed Colin Montgomerie (Scot) finished 3 shots behind Fred Couples (USA), who recorded the second of his three European Tour wins. [Majlis course, Emirates GC, Dubai, UAE].
Europe
Heineken
Played as the Heineken Dutch Open (July 27-30). Second-placed Michael Jonzon (Swe) and Sam Torrance (Scot) finished 2 shots behind Hoch (USA), who recorded his first and only European Tour win. [Hilversumsche GC, Hilversum, nr Amsterdam].
Europe
Canon
Played as the Canon European Masters (combined with the Swiss Open). Second-placed Costantino Rocca (Ita) and Barry Lane (Eng) finished 2 shots behind Gronberg (Swe). [GC Crans-sur-Sierre, Crans-Montana, Switzerland].
Europe
Smurfit
Played as the Smurfit European Open (Sep 28-Oct 1). Bernhard Langer (Ger) beat Barry Lane (Eng) with a birdie at the second playoff hole. [Palmer North course, K Club, Straffan, nr Dublin].
Europe
Peugeot
Played as the Peugeot Open de France. Second-placed Neal Briggs (Eng) finished 8 shots behind Goosen (RSA). [Albatros course, Golf National, Guyancourt, nr Paris].
Europe
Mercedes
Played as the Mercedes German Masters (Oct 5-8). Second-placed Bernhard Langer (Ger) finished 2 shots behind Forsbrand (Swe), who recorded the last of his six European Tour wins. [Berliner G&CC Motzener See, Motzen, nr Berlin].
Europe
Volvo
Played as the Volvo German Open (Aug 25-28). Second-placed Niclas Fasth (Swe) and Sam Torrance (Scot) finished 1 shot behind defending champion Colin Montgomerie (Scot). [Golf Nippenburg, Schwieberdingen, nr Stuttgart; at the time known as Schloss Nippenburg].
Europe
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Played as the Hassan II Trophy (unofficial limited-field event). Roger Chapman (Eng) finished in second place behind Price (Zim). [Red course, Royal Golf Dar Es Salam, Rabat, Morocco].
Europe
Murphy's
Played as Murphy's Irish Open. Torrance (Scot) beat Howard Clark (Eng) at the second playoff hole, where Torrance's eagle trumped Clark's birdie. Stuart Cage (Eng) was eliminated at the first playoff hole. [Mount Juliet GC, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland].
Europe
Conte of Florence
Played as the Conte of Florence Italian Open. Second-placed Jose Rivero (Esp) finished 2 shots behind Torrance (Scot). [GC Le Rovedine, Opera, nr Milan, Italy].
Europe
DHL
Played as the DHL Jersey Open (June 15-18). Second-placed Dean Robertson (Scot) finished 3 shots behind Oldcorn (Scot), who recorded his second European Tour win. [La Moye GC, St Brelade, Jersey, Channel Islands].
Europe
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Played as the Madeira Island Open (Feb 2-5). Second-placed Christian Cévaër (Fra) finished 4 shots behind Luna (Esp), who recorded his only European Tour win. [Santo da Serra GC, Machico, Madeira; at the time known as GC Madeira].
Europe
Turespana
Played as the Turespana Open Mediterrania (Feb 23-26). Second-placed Anders Forsbrand (Swe), Jarmo Sandelin (Swe), Sam Torrance (Scot) and Miguel Ángel Jiménez (Esp) finished 3 shots behind Karlsson (Swe), who recorded his first European Tour win. [GC Escorpion, Bétera, nr Valencia].
Europe
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Played as the Moroccan Open (March 9-12). Second-placed David Gilford (Eng) finished 1 shot behind James (Eng). [Royal GC Agadir, Agadir, Morocco].
Europe
Perrier
Played as the Tournoi Perrier de Paris (April 27-30; Eurpn Tr unofficial money event; two-man teams playing fourball, foursome and greensome formats). Second-placed team of Australia (Mike Clayton & Peter O'Malley) finished 3 shots behind Spain (Seve Ballesteros & José María Olazábal). [Vert course, Saint Cloud GC, Garches, nr Paris].
Europe
Perrier
Played as the Tournoi Perrier de Paris (April 27-30; Eurpn Tr unofficial money event; two-man teams playing fourball, foursome and greensome formats). Second-placed team of Australia (Mike Clayton & Peter O'Malley) finished 3 shots behind Spain (Seve Ballesteros & José María Olazábal). [Vert course, Saint Cloud GC, Garches, nr Paris].
Europe
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Played as the Portuguese Open (March 16-19). 31-year-old Adam Hunter (Scot) beat Darren Clarke (N.Ire) with a par at the first playoff hole. Hunter recorded his first and only European Tour win in his 11th year on the Tour. [Penha Longa Resort, Sintra, Portugal].
Europe
GM
Played as the General Motors Russian Open (not sanctioned by Eurpn Tr). Won by Simon Clough (Eng). [Moscow CC, Nakhabino, nr Moscow].
Europe
Volvo
Played as the Volvo Scandinavian Masters (Aug 3-6). Second-placed Colin Montgomerie (Scot) finished 5 shots behind Jesper Parnevik (Swe), who recorded his second European Tour win. [Ocean course, Barsebäck G&CC, nr Malmö, Sweden; at the time called the Masters course].
Played as the Scottish Open (July 12-15). Second-placed Nick Faldo (Eng) finished 2 shots behind 32-year-old Wayne Riley (Aus), who recorded the first of his two European Tour wins. [Championship Course, Carnoustie Golf Links, Angus].
Europe
Peugeot
Played as the Peugeot Spanish Open. Second-placed Ignacio Garrido (Esp) and Jose Rivero (Esp) finished 2 shots behind Ballesteros (Esp). This was the last of Ballesteros' three Spanish Open wins. [Club de Campo Villa de Madrid, Madrid, Spain].
Europe
Turespana
Played as the Turespana Open de Canaria (Feb 9-12; next played in 2021). Second-placed Seve Ballesteros (Esp) and Paul Eales (Eng) finished 1 shot behind first-time European Tour winner Jarmo Sandelin (Swe). [Maspalomas Golf, Gran Canaria, Spain].
Europe
Deutsche Bank
Played as the inaugural Deutsche Bank Open TPC of Europe (June 8-11). Second-placed Jamie Spence (Eng) finished 6 shots behind wire-to-wire winner Langer (Ger). [Gut Kaden G&LC, Alveslohe, nr Hamburg].
Europe
Lancome
Played as the Trophee Lancome. Won by Colin Montgomerie (Scot). [Golf de Saint-Nom-La-Bretèche, nr Paris, France].
Europe
Turespana
Played as the Turespana Masters Open de Andalucia (March 2-5). Second-placed Costantino Rocca (Italy) finished 3 shots behind 24-year-old Čejka (Czech/Ger), who recorded the first of his four European Tour wins. [Islantilla GC, Huelva, Andalucia, Spain].
Europe
Volvo
Played as the Volvo Masters (Oct 26-29; Eurpn Tr season-ending event). Second-placed Colin Montgomerie (Scot) finished 2 shots behind Čejka (Ger). [Valderrama GC, San Roque, Spain].
Europe
Toyota
Played as the Toyota World Match Play Championship (Oct 12-15). Defending champion Els (RSA) beat Steve Elkington (Aus) 2 and 1 in the 36-hole final. [West course, Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Surrey].
Asia
Alfred Dunhill
Played as the Alfred Dunhill Masters (Nov 2-5; Asian/Aus Trs event). Second-placed Craig Parry (Aus) and Mark Mouland (Wales) finished 5 shots behind Campbell (NZ), who shot a course record equalling 65 in the final round. [Emeralda GC, Depok, nr Jakarta, Indonesia].
Played as the Asian Match Play Championship (Asian Tr event). Played in the Philippines.
Asia
Sempati
Played as the Sempati Bali Open (March 23-26; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Keng-chi Lin (Taiw) finished 2 shots behind Jobe (USA). [Bali National GC, South Kuta, Bali; at the time known as Bali G&CC].
Asia
Volvo
Played as the inaugural Volvo China Open (April 27-30; Asia Tour event). Second-placed Ying-juh Lai (Taiw) finished 3 shots behind 29-year-old Raúl Fretes (Para), who recorded his first Asia Golf Circuit event. [Beijing Intl GC, Changping, Beijing, China].
Played as the Coca-Cola Open in China (non-Asian Tour event).
Asia
Gadgil
Played as the inaugural Gadgil Western Masters (Asian Tr event). Second-placed Vijay Kumar (India) finished 1 shot behind Ghei (India), who chipped in for an eagle-three on the final hole to snatch the victory. [Delhi GC, New Delhi, India].
Asia
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Played as the Hong Kong Open. Second-placed Rafael Alarcon (Mex) finished 2 shots behind Webb (USA). [Hong Kong GC, Fanling; composite of 10 holes from Eden course, 8 from the New; at the time known as Royal Hong Kong GC].
Asia
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Played as the Classic Indian Open (Asian Tr event). Second-placed Daniel Chopra (Swe) and Bob May (USA) finished 4 shots behind Rutledge (Can). [Delhi GC, New Delhi, India].
Asia
Sampoerna
Played as the Sampoerna Indonesia Open (March 16-19; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Don Fardon (Aus) finished 1 shot behind Cantero (Arg). [Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK) course, Damai Indah Golf, North Jakarta, Indonesia].
Asia
Johnnie Walker
Played as the Johnnie Walker Classic (Eurpn Tr event in Asia). Second-placed Nick Price (Zim) finished 2 shots behind Couples (USA). [Palmer course, Orchard G&CC, Dasmarinas, Philippines].
Asia
Kolon
Played as the Kolon Korea Open (Sept 14-17; Korean Tr event). Won by Young-suk Kwon (S Kor). [New Korea CC, Goyang, Gyeonggi, S Korea].
Asia
Astra
Played as the Astra Cup KPGA Championship (June 1-4; Korean Tr event). Gwang-soo Choi (S Kor) finished in second place behind Nam-sin Park (S Kor). [Suwon CC, Yongin, Gyeonggi, S Korea].
Asia
x
Played as the Langkawi Open (Asian Tr event). Second-placed Jamnian Chitprasong (Thai) finished 7 shots behind Ruangkit (Thai). [Els Club Teluk Datai, Langkawi, Malaysia; at the time known as Datai Bay GC].
Asia
Bando Fashion
Played as the Maekyung Bando Fashion Open (April 13-16; Asian/Korean Trs event). Second-placed Sang-ho Choi (S Kor) finished 4 shots behind 29-year-old Jobe (USA). [Namseoul CC, Seongnam, Gyeonggi, S Korea].
Asia
Benson & Hedges
Played as the Benson & Hedges Malaysian Open (March 9-12; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Darren Clarke (N.Ire), Daniel Chopra (Swe) and Kevin Wentworth (USA) finished 1 shot behind Devers (USA). [Templer Park CC, Rawang, nr Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia].
Asia
Omega
Played as the inaugural Omega PGA Championship (played in Jan 1996 as the Asian Tr 1995 season-ending event). Second-placed Mark Mouland (Wales) finished 5 shots behind Yeh (Taiw). [Clearwater Bay G&CC, Hong Kong].
Played as the Passport Open. Won by Singh (Fiji). [Chuncheon CC, Chuncheon, Gangwon, S Kor].
Played as the Philippine Classic (Asian Tr event). Won by Singh (India).
Asia
x
Played as the Philippine Masters (Asian Tr event). Won by Nordberg (Swe).
Asia
x
Played as the 80th Philippine Open (Asian Tr event). Second-placed Olle Nordberg (Swe) finished 2 shots behind Espinosa (Mex). [Apo G&CC, Bago, nr Davao City, Philippines].
Asia
Rolex
Played as the Rolex Masters (Asian Tr event). Second-placed Bob May (USA) finished 3 shots behind Wuensche (USA). [Bukit course, Singapore Island CC, Singapore].
Asia
x
Played as the Sabah Masters. Periasamy Gunasegaran (Malay) finished 3 shots behind Brandt Jobe (USA). [Sabah G&CC, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Indonesia].
Asia
Shinhan Financial
Played as the Shinhan Donghae Open (Sept 21-24; Korean Tr event). Sang-ho Choi (S Kor) won after a playoff, to claim this title for the second time in three years. [Hansung CC, Giheung, Yongin, Gyeonggi, S Korea].
Asia
Epson
Played as the Epson Singapore Open (Asian Tr event). Second-placed Andrew Bonhomme (Aus) finished 3 shots behind Conran (Aus). [Bukit course, Singapore Island CC, Singapore].
Asia
Mercuries
Played as the Mercuries Taiwan Masters. Won by Hsieh (Taiw). [Tamsui course, Taiwan G&CC, Taipei, Taiwan].
Asia
x
Played as the Republic of China Open. Chin-sheng Hsieh (Taiw) finished in second place behind Chopra (Swe).
Asia
x
Played as the Thailand Open (Asian Tr event). Hamilton (USA) beat Steve Veriato (USA) with a par at the second playoff hole. [Pinehurst G&CC, Bangkok, Thailand].
Played as the inaugural Gadgil Western Vietnam Open (Dec 7-10; Asian Tr event; first professional golf event in Vietnam). Won by 28-year-old Devers (USA), who won the Malaysian PGA Championship (non-Asian Tour event) a week earlier. [West course, Vietnam G&CC, Ho Chi Min City (Saigon), Vietnam].
Played as the inaugural Volvo Asian Masters (October; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Isao Aoki (Jpn) finished 9 shots behind Pavin (USA).
Played as the Volvo Masters of Malaysia (Malaysian Tr event). Won by Zhang (China). [Kelab Golf Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, Shah Alam, nr KL, Malaysia].
Played as the inaugural Volvo Masters of Thailand (non-Asian tr event). Won by Lien-wei Zhang (China).
Played as the Volvo Open Shenzhen (China Tr event).
Asia
Heineken
Davis Love III (USA) beat Hisayuki Sasaki (Jpn) in a playoff to win the International Trophy for best individual score in the World Cup of Golf. Team winners of the Cup: Fred Couples & Davis Love III (USA). [World Cup course, Mission Hills Shenzhen, China].
Japan
Philip Morris
Played as the Philip Morris Championship (Oct 26-29; Japan Tr event). Second-placed Naomichi "Joe" Ozaki (Jpn) and Nobunitsu Yuhara (Jpn) finished 1 shot behind first-time Japan Tour winner Tanaka (Jpn). [ABC GC, Kato, Hyogo, Japan].
Japan
Bridgestone
Played as the Bridgestone Open (Oct 19-22; Japan Tr event). Second-placed Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki (Jpn), Mark Calcavecchia (USA) and Shinichi Yokota (Jpn) finished 3 shots behind Maruyama (Jpn), who claimed his second Japan Tour win. [Sodegaura course, Sodegaura CC, Chiba, Jpn].
Japan
Casio
Played as the Casio World Open (Nov 23-26; Japan Tr event). Second-placed Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki (Jpn) finished 1 shot behind Okuda (Jpn), who recorded the last of his six Japan Tour wins. [Kaimon course, Ibusuki GC, Ibusuki, Kagoshima, Japan].
Japan
Dunlop
Played as the Dunlop Phoenix Tournament (Nov 16-19; Japan Tr event). Second-placed Brandt Jobe (USA), Peter Senior (Aus) and Robert Gamez (USA) finished 1 shot behind defending champion Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki (Jpn). [Phoenix CC, Miyazaki, Japan].
Japan
JGA
Played as the Japan Open (Sept 28-Oct 1; Japanese major ch'ship). Second-placed Kazuhiko Hosokawa (Jpn) finished 1 shot behind Izawa (Jpn), who recorded his first professional win. [East course, Kasumigaseki CC, Kawagoe, Saitama, nr Tokyo].
Japan
PGA of Japan
Played as the Japan PGA Championship (May 11-14; Japanese major ch'ship). Second-placed Kazuhiro Takami (Jpn) finished 4 shots behind Sasaki (Jpn), who won his second Japan Tour event and first Japanese "major". [Natsudomari Links, Higashitazawa, Hiranai, Aomori, Jpn; Natsudomari means "Summer Nights"].
Japan
Hitachi
Played as the Golf Nippon Series Hitachi Cup (Nov 30-Dec 3; Japanese major ch'ship). Second-placed Shigenori Mori (Jpn) finished 2 shots behind Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki (Jpn). [Tokyo Yomiuri CC, Inagi, nr Tokyo, Japan].
Japan
Sumitomo
Played as the Sumitomo VISA Taiheiyo Masters (Nov 9-12; Japan Tr event). Second-placed Shigeki Maruyama (Jpn) finished 4 shots behind Higashi (Jpn), who recorded the last of his seven Japan Tour wins. [Gotemba course, Taiheiyo Club, Gotemba, Shizuoka, Jpn].
Japan
x
Played as The Crowns - International Invitation Golf (April 27-30; Japan Tr event; aka the Chunichi Crowns). Second-placed Nobuo Serizawa (Jpn) finished 5 shots behind Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki (Jpn), who recorded a tournament record low score of 260 and record 20-under par. [Wago course, Nagoya GC, Aichi, Japan].
Japan
x
Played as the Tsuruya Open (April 13-16; Japan Tour event). Second-placed Roger Mackay (Aus), Kiyoshi Maita (Jpn), Yoshi Mizumaki (Jpn), Katsunori Kuwabara (Jpn) and Koki Idoki (Jpn) finished 1 shot behind Satoshi Higashi (Jpn), who recorded his fifth Japan Tour win. [Yamanohara course, Yamanohara GC, Hyogo, Jpn; at the time known as Sports Shinko CC].
Japan
Pepsi
Played as the Pepsi Ube Kosan Open (May 18-21). Second-placed Harumitsu Hamano (Jpn), Kohki Idoki (Jpn), Katsunari Takahashi (Jpn) and Roger MacKay (Aus) finished 3 shots behind first-time Japan Tour winner Kusakabe (Jpn). Reduced to 54 holes due to bad weather. [Mannennike East course, Ube 72 CC, Ube, Yamaguchi, Japan].
Aus/NZ
x
Played as the Australian Masters. Won by Peter Senior (Aus).
Aus/NZ
Heineken
Played as the Heineken Australian Open (Nov 23-26). Second-placed Peter McWhinney (Aus) finished 2 shots behind Norman (Aus), who posted the fourth of his five Australian Open wins. [Kingston Heath GC, Melbourne, Australia].
Aus/NZ
x
Tournament not played in 1995.
Aus/NZ
Holden
Played as Greg Norman's Holden Classic (Nov 30-Dec 3; Aus Tr event). Second-placed Michael Campbell (NZ) finished 1 shot behind Craig Parry (Aus). [The Lakes GC, Sydney, Aus].
Aus/NZ
Heineken
Played as the Heineken Classic (Feb 2-5; Aus Tr event). Second-placed Wayne Smith (Aus) finished 1 shot behind Robert Allenby (Aus). [The Vines Resort & CC, nr Perth, Aus; composite of Lakes & Ellenbrook courses].
Aus/NZ
AMP-Air NZ
Played as the AMP Air New Zealand Open (Jan 12-15; Aus Tr event). Second-placed Mike Clayton (Aus) finished 1 shot behind 25-year-old Parsons (Aus). [Wellington GC, Heretaunga, Upper Hutt, nr Wellington, NZ; from 2004 Royal Wellington GC].
Aus/NZ
AMP-Air NZ
Played as the AMP Air New Zealand Open (Dec 7-10; Aus Tr event; second NZ Open of 1995, brought forward from Jan 1996 to establish a new December slot in the Tour schedule). Second-placed Scott Hoch (USA) finished 3 shots behind O'Malley (Aus). [The Grange GC, Otahuhu, Auckland. Now part of Royal Auckland & Grange GC].
Africa
Standard Chartered
Played as the Standard Chartered Kenya Open (March 2-5; Eurpn Challenge Tr season opener). Second-placed Thomas Bjørn (Den) and Chris Williams (RSA) finished 5 shots behind Lee (Wales). [Muthaiga GC, Nairobi, Kenya].
Africa
Nedbank
Played as the Million Dollar Golf Challenge (Dec 7-10; unofficial event; limited field of 12 top tour professionals). Second-placed Nick Price (Zim) finished 5 shots behind Pavin (USA). [Gary Player CC, Sun City Resort, North West Prov, South Africa].
Africa
Telekom
Played as the Telekom South African Masters (Feb 2-5; S African Tr 1994/95 season). Dunlap (USA) beat Mark McNulty (Zim) in a playoff. [Lost City CC, Sun City Resort, North West Prov, South Africa].
Africa
Philips
Played as the Philips South African Open (Feb 9-12; S African Tr 1994/95 season). Second-placed Ernie Els (RSA) finished 5 shots behind Goosen (RSA). [Firethorn course, Randpark GC, Johannesburg, RSA; known at the time as the Randpark course].
Africa
Lexington
Played as the Lexington PGA Championship (Feb 16-19; S African/Eurpn Trs event; S African Tour 1994/95 season). Second-placed Roger Wessels (RSA) finished 2 shots behind Els (RSA). [The Wanderers GC, Ilovo, Johannesburg, RSA].
Awards
Eurpn Tr
Montgomerie (Scot) recorded the season's lowest stroke average on the European Tour. Bernhard Langer (Ger) was second with 69.93; Sam Torrance (Scot) was third with 70.28.
Awards
Japan Tr
Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki (Jpn) recorded the season's lowest scoring average on the Japan Tour. Peter Senior (Au) was second with 70.04; Brandt Jobe (USA) was third with 70.24.
Awards
PGA of America
Elkington (Aus) won the PGA of America Vardon Trophy, recording the season's lowest scoring average on the PGA Tour (over a minimum of 60 rounds). Ernie Els (RSA) and Nick Price (Zim) were tied second with 69.81. Greg Norman (Aus) averaged 69.06, but became ineligible for the Trophy after withdrawing from the MCI Classic.
Awards
PGA Tour
Norman (Aus) won his fifth (and third straight) PGA Tour Byron Nelson Award, recording the season's lowest scoring average (over a minimum of 50 rounds). Steve Elkington (Aus) was second with 69.59; Ernie Els (RSA) and Nick Price (Zim) were tied third with 69.81.
Awards
Japan Tr
Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki (Jpn) won his ninth (and second straight) Japan Golf Tour Money List, with 1995 season earnings of Yn192,319,800. Satoshi Higashi (Jpn) was second with Yn136,854,183; Shigeki Maruyama (Jpn) was third with Yn103,209,036. Note: the Japan Tour Money List includes earnings from Japan Tour events and golf's four top majors (Masters, Open, US Open, US PGA).
Awards
PGA Tour
Norman (Aus) won his third Arnold Palmer Award as the PGA Tour 1995 leading money winner, with earnings of $1,654,959 on the Tour. Billy Mayfair (USA) was second with $1,543,192; Lee Janzen (USA) was third with $1,378,966.
Awards
Asian Tr
Lin (Taiw) won the inaugural Asian Tour Order of Merit, with 1995 season earnings of US$177,856 on the Tour.
Awards
Asia Circuit
Jobe (USA) won the Asia Golf Circuit 1995 Order of Merit, with earnings of US$178,524 on the Circuit (which comprised 13 of the top tournaments in Asia). Daniel Chopra (Swe) was second with $121,142; Jim Rutledge (Can) was third with $98,778. In 1995 Asia effectively had two golf tours: the outgoing Asia Golf Circuit and the newly formed Asian Tour, which became the focal Asian golf tour in subsequent years.
Awards
Aus Tr
Parry (Aus) won the PGA Tour of Australasia 1995 Order of Merit, with earnings of A$334,804 on the Tour. Michael Campbell (NZ) was second with A$207,404; Peter Senior (Aus) was third with A$180,404.
Awards
Volvo
Montgomerie (Scot) won his third straight Harry Vardon Trophy as the European Tour 1995 Volvo Order of Merit winner, with earnings of £835,051 on the Tour. Sam Torrance (Scot) was second with £775,706; Bernhard Langer (Ger) was third with £655,854.
Awards
FNB
1995/96 South Africa Tour Order of Merit (and associated Sid Brews Trophy). Won by Westner (RSA) with season earnings of R709,388. Mark McNulty (Zim) was second with R514,405; Brenden Pappas (RSA) was third with R369,559. Known as the FNB Tour.
Awards
Johnnie Walker
Ruangkit (Thai) won the Johnnie Walker Asian Player of the Year Award.
Awards
Eurpn Tr
Montgomerie (Scot) won the European Tour Golfer of the Year Award, determined by a panel of representatives from the European Tour, golf writers, and TV and radio commentators.
Awards
PGA of America
Norman (Aus) won the PGA of America Player of the Year Award (based on points allocated for PGA Tour wins, money-list position and scoring average).
Norman (Aus) won the Jack Nicklaus Award as the PGA Tour Player of the Year, based on the votes of his peers.
Atwal (Ind) won the Asian Tour 1995 Rookie of the Year Award as the leading first-season player.
Awards
Eurpn Tr
Sandelin (Swe) won the European Tour 1995 Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year Award as the leading first-season player. Sandelin finished 21st on the Tour's Order of Merit, with earnings of £173,856.
Awards
PGA Tour
Austin (USA) won the PGA Tour 1995 Rookie of the Year Award as the leading first-season player. He finished 24th on the Tour's money list, with earnings of $736,497.
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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