2001 - Men (All)
The winners in the category "2001 - 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 (65th) (April 5-8). Second-placed David Duval (USA) finished 2 shots behind Woods (USA), who clinched his fourth straight major championship win, the famed "Tiger Slam". Woods became the first player since Bobby Jones to simultaneously hold all four major championship titles. [Augusta National GC, Augusta, GA].
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].
Majors
USGA
The US Open (101st) (June 14-18). Retief Goosen (RSA) beat Mark Brooks (USA) in an 18-hole playoff: Goosen 70 (E); Brooks 72 (+2). This was Goosen's first major championship win, and his first victory on the PGA Tour. [Southern Hills CC, Tulsa, Oklahoma].
Majors
PGA of America
The US PGA Championship (83rd) (Aug 16-19). Second-placed Phil Mickelson (USA) finished 1 shot behind Toms (USA), who recorded his first and only major championship win. [Highlands course, Atlanta Athletic Club, Johns Creek, Atlanta, GA].
WGC
Amex
World Golf Championships - American Express Championship not played in 2001 (scheduled for Sept 13-16, but cancelled due to the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York and Washington).
WGC
NEC
Played as the WGC-NEC Invitational (Aug 23-26). Woods (USA) beat Jim Furyk (USA) with a birdie at the seventh playoff hole (par-4 18th), securing his third straight win at the NEC Invitational. [South course, Firestone CC, Akron, Ohio].
WGC
Accenture
Played as the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship (Jan 4-7). Stricker (USA) beat Pierre Fulke (Swe) 2 and 1 in the 36-hole final. [Metropolitan GC, Melbourne, Australia].
Amateur
R&A
The Amateur Championship (106th). Hoey (N.Ire) beat Ian Campbell (Wales) by 1 hole in the final. [Prestwick GC, Ayrshire, Scotland].
Amateur
R&A
Played as the Boys Amateur Championship. Martin (Esp) beat Rafa Cabrera-Bello (Esp) 3 and 2 in the 36-hole final match. [Ganton GC, nr Scarborough, North Yorkshire].
Amateur
EGA
Played as the European Amateur Championship. Second-placed Stuart Wilson (Scot) finished 5 shots behind Browne (Ire). [Odense Eventyr GK, Odense, Fyn, Denmark].
Amateur
USGA
The US Amateur Championship (101st) (Aug 20-26). Ben "Bubba" Dickerson (USA) beat Robert Hamilton (USA) 1 up in the 36-hole final. [East Lake GC, Atlanta, GA].
Amateur
USGA
Played as the U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship. Reavie (USA) beat Danny Green (USA) at the 38th hole in the final. [Pecan Valley GC, San Antonio, Texas. This course is now closed].
America
Air Canada
Played as the Air Canada Championship (Aug 30-Sep 2). Second-placed Steve Lowery (USA) finished 7 shots behind Joel Edwards (USA), who recorded his only win on the PGA Tour. [Ridge course, Northview G&CC, Surrey, Vancouver].
America
Chrysler
Played as the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic (Feb 14-18). Second-placed Paul Stankowski (USA) finished 4 shots behind Durant (USA), who recorded his second PGA Tour win. [Palmer (private) course, PGA West, La Quinta, CA. Earlier rounds also at: Bermuda Dunes CC; Indian Wells CC; La Quinta CC].
America
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Played as the Torneo de Maestros (Argentine Masters) (Dec 6-9; not played in 2000, and played for the last time until 2005). Second-placed Eduardo Romero (Arg) finished 2 shots behind defending champion Cabrera (Arg). [Olivos GC, Pablo Nogués, Buenos Aires].
America
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Played as the Open de Argentina (March 29-Apr 1; co-sanctioned with Eurpn Tr). Second-placed Carl Pettersson (Swe) finished 2 shots behind Cabrera (Arg). [Jockey Club, Buenos Aires, Argentina].
America
Cooper Tires
Played as the Bay Hill Invitational presented by Cooper Tires (March 15-18). Second-placed Phil Mickelson (USA) finished 1 shot behind defending champion Woods (USA). [Bay Hill Club, Orlando, FL].
America
BellSouth
Played as the BellSouth Classic (Mar 29-Apr 1). Second-placed Mike Weir (Can) finished 3 shots behind McCarron (USA). [TPC Sugarloaf, Duluth, Georgia].
America
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Played as the Reno-Tahoe Open (Aug 23-26). Second-placed Jerry Kelly (USA) finished 1 shot behind Cook (USA), who recorded the last of his 11 PGA Tour wins. [Montreux G&CC, Reno, NV].
America
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Played as the B.C. Open (July 19-22). Sluman (USA) beat Paul Gow (USA) with a birdie at the second playoff hole. [En-Joie GC, Endicott, NY].
America
Advil
Played as the Advil Western Open (July 5-8). Second-placed Davis Love III (USA) finished 1 shot behind Scott Hoch (USA), who recorded his tenth PGA Tour win. [No.4 Dubsdread course, Cog Hill G&CC, Lemont, nr Chicago, IL].
America
Chevrolet
Played as the Chevrolet Brazil Open (Aberto do Brasil) (Nov 29-Dec 2; Tour de las Américas event). Second-placed Michael Guzman (Arg) finished 4 shots behind Franco (Para). [Sao Paulo GC, Santo Amoro, Sao Paulo, Brazil].
America
x
Played as the Sao Paulo Brazil Open (March 22-25; co-sanctioned with Eurpn Tr). Second-placed José Cóceres (Arg), Richard Johnson (Swe) and Brett Rumford (Aus) finished 5 shots behind first-time European Tour winner Fichardt (RSA). Reduced to 54 holes due to bad weather. [Sao Paulo GC, Santo Amoro, Sao Paulo, Brazil].
America
Buick
Played as the Buick Open (Aug 9-12). Second-placed Chris DiMarco (USA) and Jim Furyk (USA) finished 2 shots behind Kenny Perry (USA). In the final round Billy Mayfair (USA) shot an 11-under 61, including a back-nine of 27. [Warwick Hills G&CC, Grand Blanc, Michigan].
America
Bell
Played as the Bell Canadian Open (Sept 6-9). Second-placed Bob Estes (USA) and Joey Sindelar (USA) finished 3 shots behind Scott Verplank (USA). [Blue course, Royal Montreal GC, Ile Bizard, Montreal].
America
Master Card
Played as the MasterCard Colonial (May 17-20). Second-placed Brian Gay (USA) and Phil Mickelson (USA) finished 2 shots behind 21-year-old Sergio García (Esp), who recorded his first PGA Tour win. [Colonial CC, Ft Worth, TX].
America
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Played as the Chile Open (Abierto de Chile). Won by Encina (Chile).
America
Verizon
Played as the Verizon Byron Nelson Classic (May 10-13). First-time PGA Tour winner Damron (USA) beat Scott Verplank (USA) with a birdie at the fourth playoff hole. [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 8-11). Second-placed Mark Calcavecchia (USA), Geoff Ogilvy (Aus) and Craig Perks (USA) finished 1 shot behind Parnevik (Swe), who posted the last of his five PGA Tour wins. [Heron Bay GC, Coral Springs, FL; at the time known as TPC at Heron Bay].
America
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Played as the Colombian Open (Abierto de Colombia). Jesus Amaya (Col) finished in second place behind Villegas (Col, amateur). [CC of Pereira, Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia].
America
Genuity
Played as the Genuity Championship (March 1-4). Second-placed Mike Weir (Can) finished 2 shots behind Joe Durant (USA). [Blue Monster course, Trump Natl Doral Resort, Miami, FL].
America
Buick
Played as the Buick Invitational (Feb 8-11). Defending champion Mickelson (USA) beat Frank Lickliter II (USA) with a double bogey at the third playoff hole. Davis Love III (USA) was eliminated at the second playoff hole. [South course, Torrey Pines, La Jolla, CA; earlier rounds on North & South courses].
America
Nissan
Played as the Nissan Open (Feb 22-25). Allenby (Aus) won a six-way playoff against Brandel Chamblee (USA), Toshi Izawa (Jpn), Dennis Paulson (USA), Jeff Sluman (USA) and Bob Tway (USA) with a birdie at the first playoff hole. [Riviera CC, Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA].
America
PGA of America
Played as the PGA Grand Slam of Golf (Nov 20/21; 36-hole unofficial PGA Tour event for the season's four Major winners). Second-placed David Toms (US PGA) finished 3 shots behind Woods (The Masters). Third on 137 was Retief Goosen (US Open); fourth on 148 was David Duval (The Open). This was Woods' fourth straight win in this event. [Poipu Bay GC, Koloa, Kauai, Hawaiian Islands].
America
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Played as the Greater Milwaukee Open (July 12-15). 31-year-old Shigeki Maruyama (Jpn) beat Charles Howell III (USA) with a birdie at the first playoff hole, to record the first of his three PGA Tour wins. [Brown Deer Park GC, Brown Deer, nr Milwaukee, Wisc.].
America
WorldCom
Played as the WorldCom Classic - The Heritage of Golf (April 12-15). First-time PGA Tour winner Coceres (Arg) beat Billy Mayfair (USA) with a par at the fifth playoff hole. [Harbour Town Links, Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head, SC].
America
Shell
Played as the Shell Houston Open (April 19-22). Second-placed Joe Durant (USA) and Lee Janzen (USA) finished 3 shots behind Hal Sutton (USA), who recorded the last of his 14 PGA Tour wins. [Tournament course (known as TPC at The Woodlands), Woodlands CC, nr Houston, TX].
America
Hyundai
Played as the Hyundai Team Matches (Dec 6-9; 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). Mark Calcavecchia (USA) & Fred Couples (USA) beat defending champions Tom Lehman (USA) & Duffy Waldorf (USA) by 1 hole in the final of the PGA Tour matches. [Monarch Beach Links, Dana Point, CA].
America
Hyundai
Played as the Hyundai Team Matches (Dec 6-9; 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). Mark Calcavecchia (USA) & Fred Couples (USA) beat defending champions Tom Lehman (USA) & Duffy Waldorf (USA) by 1 hole in the final of the PGA Tour matches. [Monarch Beach Links, Dana Point, CA].
America
John Deere
Played as the John Deere Classic (July 26-29). Second-placed Briny Baird (USA) finished 1 shot behind first-time PGA Tour winner Gossett (USA). [TPC Deere Run, Silvis, IL].
America
Kemper Insurance
Played as the Kemper Insurance Open (May 24-27). Second-placed JJ Henry (USA) finished 1 shot behind 31-year-old Frank Lickliter II (USA), who recorded the first of his two PGA Tour wins. [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 (May 31-Jun 3). Second-placed Paul Azinger (USA) and Sergio García (Esp) finished 7 shots behind Woods (USA), who recorded his third straight win in this event. [Muirfield Village GC, Dublin, nr Columbus, OH].
America
Metropolitan GA
Played as the Met Open (Aug 20-22; Metropolitan GA 54-hole event). Second-placed Rick Hartmann finished 3 shots behind 21-year-old Johnson Wagner (USA; amateur). In view of Johnson's amateur status, Hartmann received the first-place prize money of $23,000. Wagner became only the second player to win the Met Amateur and Met Open titles in the same year, having won the Amateur title earlier that month. [Black course, Bethpage State Park, Farmingdale, NY].
America
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Abierto Mexicano de Golf (Mexican Open) not played in 2001.
America
Michelob
Played as the Michelob Championship at Kingsmill (Oct 4-7). Second-placed Kirk Triplett (USA) finished 1 shot behind defending champion David Toms (USA). [River course, Kingsmill Resort, Williamsburg, VA].
America
Compaq
Played as the Compaq Classic of New Orleans (May 3-6). Second-placed Phil Mickelson (USA) finished 2 shots behind home-state winner David Toms (USA), who recorded his fifth PGA Tour win. [English Turn G&CC, New Orleans, LA].
America
x
Played as the Paraguay Open (Abierto del Paraguay). Won by Fretes (Para).
America
AT&T
Played as the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am (Feb 1-4). Second-placed Vijay Singh (Fiji) finished 1 shot behind Love III (USA). [Pebble Beach Links, Monterey Peninsula, CA. Earlier rounds also at: Poppy Hills GC and Spyglass Hill GC].
America
Marconi
Played as the Marconi Pennsylvania Classic (Sept 20-23). Second-placed Rocco Mediate (USA) and Larry Mize (USA) finished 3 shots behind Allenby (Aus), who recorded the last of his four PGA Tour wins. [Laurel Valley GC, Ligonier, nr Pittsburgh, PA].
America
x
Played as the Phoenix Open (Jan 25-28). Second-placed Rocco Mediate (USA) finished 8 shots behind Calcavecchia (USA), who recorded his third win in this event. [Stadium course, TPC Scottsdale, Phoenix, AZ].
America
x
Played as The Players Championship (March 22-25). Second-placed Vijay Singh (Fiji) finished 1 shot behind Woods (USA). [Stadium Course, TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL].
America
Farm Bureau
Played as the Southern Farm Bureau Classic (Nov 1-4). Second-placed Chad Campbell (USA) finished 1 shot behind first-time PGA Tour winner Beckman (USA). [Annandale GC, Madison, nr Jackson, Miss.].
America
Mercedes
Played as the Mercedes Championships (Jan 11-14). Second-placed Rory Sabbatini (RSA) finished 1 shot behind Furyk (USA). [Plantation Course, Kapalua Resort, Maui, Hawaii].
America
Franklin Templeton
Played as the Franklin Templeton Shootout (Nov 8-11; played over three rounds: 1-alternate shot; 2-better ball; 3-scramble). Second-placed team of John Daly (USA) & Frank Lickliter (USA) finished 2 shots behind defending champions Brad Faxon (USA) & Scott McCarron (USA). [Gold course, Tiburon GC, Naples, FL].
America
Franklin Templeton
Played as the Franklin Templeton Shootout (Nov 8-11; played over three rounds: 1-alternate shot; 2-better ball; 3-scramble). Second-placed team of John Daly (USA) & Frank Lickliter (USA) finished 2 shots behind defending champions Brad Faxon (USA) & Scott McCarron (USA). [Gold course, Tiburon GC, Naples, FL].
America
Invensys
Played as the Invensys Classic at Las Vegas (Oct 10-14). Second-placed Tom Lehman (USA) and Rory Sabbatini (RSA) finished 1 shot behind Estes (USA). [TPC Summerlin, Las Vegas, NV. Earlier rounds also at: TPC at The Canyons (now TPC Las Vegas) and Southern Highlands GC].
America
x
Played as the Skins Game (Nov 24/25; PGA Tour unofficial money event). Norman (Aus) won all 18 skins and record prize money for this event. Tiger Woods (USA), Jesper Parnevik (Swe) and defending champion Colin Montgomerie (Scot) were all shut out with no skins thanks to a new and considerably more complicated scoring system. [North course, GC at Terra Lago, Indio, California; at the time known as Landmark GC].
America
Sony
Played as the Sony Open in Hawaii (Jan 18-21). Second-placed Tom Lehman (USA) finished 4 shots behind Brad Faxon (USA). [Waialae CC, Honolulu, Hawaii].
America
Buick
Played as the Buick Challenge (Oct 25-28). Chris DiMarco (USA) beat defending champion David Duval (USA) with a par at the first playoff hole, to record his second PGA Tour win. [Mountain View course, Callaway Gdns Resort, Pine Mtn, GA].
America
Buick
Played as the Buick Classic (June 21-24). Second-placed Scott Hoch (USA) finished 3 shots behind García (Esp). [West course, Westchester CC, Rye, NY].
America
FedEx
Played as the FedEx St Jude Classic (June 7-10). Second-placed Bernhard Langer (Ger) finished 1 shot behind Estes (USA). [TPC Southwind, Memphis, TN].
America
La Cantera
Played as the Texas Open at La Cantera (Sept 27-30). Second-placed J.J. Henry (USA) and Matt Kuchar (USA) finished 2 shots behind defending champion Justin Leonard (USA), who recorded his fifth PGA Tour win, and the second of his three wins in his home state Open championship. [Resort course, La Cantera GC, San Antonio, TX].
America
Qwest
Played as The International presented by Qwest (Aug 2-5; modified stableford format). Second-placed Chris Riley (USA) finished 1 point behind Pernice (USA). [Castle Pines GC, Castle Rock, nr Denver, Colorado].
America
x
Played as the Tour Championship (Nov 1-4). Weir (Can) beat Ernie Els (RSA), Sergio García (Esp) and David Toms (USA) with a birdie at the first playoff hole (par-4 18th). [Cypress Creek course, Champions GC, Houston, TX].
America
Canon
Played as the Canon Greater Hartford Open (50th) (Jun 28-Jul 1). Second-placed Billy Andrade (USA) finished 1 shot behind Phil Mickelson (USA). [TPC River Highlands, Cromwell, CT].
America
Touchstone Energy
Played as the Touchstone Energy Tucson Open (Jan 11-15). Second-placed Kevin Sutherland (USA) finished 1 shot behind 27-year-old Garrett Willis (USA), who recorded his first and only PGA Tour win. Monday finish required due to earlier rain delays. Playing in his fifth PGA Tour event, Willis joined a growing band of players to win their first start as a full member of the Tour. At the time, the others were: Marty Fleckman (1967), Ben Crenshaw (1973), Jim Benepe (1988) and Robert Gamez (1990). [Catalina course, Tucson National Resort, Tucson, AZ].
America
x
Tampa Bay Classic not played in 2001 (scheduled for Sept 13-16, but cancelled due to the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York and Washington).
America
Natl Car Rental
Played as the National Car Rental Golf Classic Disney (Oct 18-21). Second-placed Davis Love III (USA) finished 1 shot behind José Cóceres (Arg), who recorded the second of his two PGA Tour wins. [Magnolia course, Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL. Earlier rounds also played on the Palm course].
America
Williams/Target
Played as the Williams World Challenge presented by Target (Dec 13-16; unofficial PGA Tour money event, hosted by Tiger Woods). Second-placed Vijay Singh (Fiji) finished 3 shots behind Tiger Woods (USA). [Sherwood CC, Thousand Oaks, nr LA, Calif.].
America
Chrysler
Played as the Greater Greensboro Chrysler Classic (April 26-29). Second-placed Brett Quigley (USA) and Scott Simpson (USA) finished 1 shot behind Hoch (USA). [Forest Oaks CC, Greensboro, NC].
Europe
Dunhill
Played as the inaugural Dunhill Links Championship (Oct 18-21). Second-placed Ernie Els (RSA) finished 1 shot behind Paul Lawrie (Scot). [Old Course, St Andrews, Fife. Earlier rounds of this pro-am event also played at Carnoustie and Kingsbarns].
Europe
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Played as the Austrian Open (May 17-20; Eurpn Challenge Tr event). Second-placed Andrew Marshall (Eng) finished 1 shot behind Gane (Eng). [GC Murhof, Frohnleiten, Steiermark, Austria].
Europe
Benson & Hedges
Played as the Benson & Hedges International Open (May 10-13). Second-placed Paul McGinley (Ire) and Ángel Cabrera (Arg) finished 3 shots behind first-time European Tour winner Stenson (Swe). [Brabazon course, The Belfry, Wishaw, nr Birmingham].
Europe
BMW
Played as the BMW International Open (Aug 30-Sep 2). Second-placed Pádraig Harrington (Ire) finished 1 shot behind John Daly (USA), who recorded the last of his three European Tour wins. [Golfclub München Eichenried, nr Munich, Germany].
Europe
Volvo
Played as the Volvo PGA Championship (May 25-28). Second-placed Ángel Cabrera (Arg) finished 2 shots behind Oldcorn (Scot), who recorded the last of his three European Tour wins. [West course, Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Surrey].
Europe
Victor Chandler
Played as the Victor Chandler British Masters (May 31-Jun 3). Levet (Fra) beat Mathias Grönberg (Swe) with a birdie at the third playoff hole. David Howell (Eng) and Robert Karlsson (Swe) were eliminated at the first playoff hole. [Marquess course, Woburn GC, nr Milton Keynes, Bucks].
Europe
x
Played as the Cannes Open (Oct 11-14; last played in 1998). Second-placed Jean van de Velde (Fra) finished 1 shot behind Berendt (Arg), who recorded his only win on the European Tour. [Cannes Mougins GCC, Mougins, nr Cannes, France].
Europe
Compass
Played as the Compass Group English Open (June 7-10). Second-placed Raphaël Jacquelin (Fra) finished 1 shot behind Peter O'Malley (Aus), who recorded the last of his three European Tour wins. [Arden course, Forest of Arden CC, Meriden, nr Birmingham].
Europe
x
Played as the Dubai Desert Classic (March 1-4; European Tour event). Second-placed Padraig Harrington (Ire) and Tiger Woods (USA) finished 2 shots behind Thomas Bjørn (Den). [Majlis course, Emirates GC, Dubai, UAE].
Europe
TNT
Played as the TNT Dutch Open (July 26-29). Langer (Ger) beat Warren Bennett (Eng) with a par at the first playoff hole, to record the last of his three wins in this event. [Noordwijkse GC, Noordwijk, Neth.].
Europe
Omega
Played as the Omega European Masters (Sept 6-9). Second-placed Søren Hansen (Den) finished 3 shots behind González (Arg). [GC Crans-sur-Sierre, Crans-Montana, Switzerland].
Europe
Smurfit
Played as the Smurfit European Open (July 5-8). Second-placed Thomas Bjørn (Den), Ian Woosnam (Wales) and Pádraig Harrington (Ire) finished 3 shots behind Darren Clarke (N.Ire). [Palmer North course, K Club, Straffan, nr Dublin].
Europe
Novotel Perrier
Played as the Novotel Perrier Open de France (May 3-6). Second-placed Paul Eales (Eng), Constantino Rocca (Italy) and Greg Turner (NZ) finished 2 shots behind Olazábal (Esp). [Sangliers course, Lyon GC, Villette d'Anthon, nr Lyon].
Europe
Linde
Played as the Linde German Masters (Oct 4-7). Second-placed John Daly (USA) and Fredrik "Freddie" Jacobson (Swe) finished 1 shot behind Langer (Ger), who won this event for the fourth time. [GC Gut Lärchenhof, Pulheim, nr Cologne, Germany].
Europe
x
Played as the Great North Open (June 21-24). Second-placed Paul Casey (Eng) and Stephen Gallacher (Scot) finished 1 shot behind Coltart (Scot), who recorded the second of his two European Tour wins. [Hunting course, Slaley Hall Resort, Hexham, Northumberland].
Europe
x
Played as the Hassan II Trophy (Nov 8-11; unofficial limited-field event). Second-placed Santiago Luna (Esp) and Mark Roe (Eng) finished 1 shot behind Haeggman (Swe). [Red course, Royal Golf Dar Es Salam, Rabat, Morocco].
Europe
x
Played as the Aa St Omer Open (May 24-27; Eurpn Challenge Tr event). Second-placed Jamie Donaldson (Wales) finished 1 shot behind Delagrange (Fra). [Aa St Omer Golf Club, Lumbres, Hauts-de-France, France].
Europe
Murphy's
Played as Murphy's Irish Open. Second-placed Darren Clarke (N.Ire), Niclas Fasth (Swe) and Pádraig Harrington (Ire) finished 5 shots behind Montgomerie (Scot), who recorded the last of his three wins in the Irish Open. [Fota Island GC, Cork, Ireland].
Europe
Atlanet
Played as the Atlanet Italian Open (Nov 1-4). Second-placed Bradley Dredge (Wales) finished 1 shot behind first-time European Tour winner Havret (Fra). [Is Molas Resort, Pula, nr Cagliari, Sardinia].
Played as the Gleneagles Scottish PGA Championship (Aug 23-26). Second-placed Alex Čejka (Ger) finished 1 shot behind Casey (Eng). [PGA Centenary Course, Gleneagles, Perthshire].
Europe
x
Played as the Madeira Island Open (March 15-18). Second-placed John Bickerton (Eng) finished 2 shots behind Smyth (Ire), who recorded the last of his eight European Tour wins. [Santo da Serra GC, Machico, Madeira].
Europe
Telefonica
Played as the Telefonica Open de Madrid (Oct 25-28; played for the first time since 1993). Goosen (RSA) beat Steven Webster (Eng) with a birdie at the third playoff hole. The win also confirmed Goosen as the European Tour's 2001 Order of Merit winner. [Club de Campo Villa de Madrid, Madrid, Spain].
Europe
x
Played as the Moroccan Open (April 12-15). Second-placed David Lynn (Eng) finished 2 shots behind Poulter (Eng). [Royal Golf Dar Es Salam, Rabat, Morocco].
Europe
x
Played as the North West of Ireland Open (Aug 16-19). Second-placed Stephen Dodd (Wales) finished 1 shot behind first-time European Tour winner Dier (Ger). [Slieve Russell G&CC, Co. Cavan, Ireland].
Europe
Algarve
Played as the Algarve Open de Portugal (April 26-29). Second-placed Pádraig Harrington (Ire) and Sven Strüver (Ger) finished 2 shots behind Phillip Price (Wales), who won this event for the second time. [South course, Quinta do Lago GC, nr Almancil, Algarve, Portugal].
Europe
x
Played as the Qatar Masters (March 8-11; European Tour event). Second-placed Robert Karlsson (Swe) finished 2 shots behind Tony Johnstone (Zim), who recorded the last of his six European Tour wins. [Doha GC, Qatar].
Europe
BMW
Played as the BMW Russian Open (Aug 2-5; Eurpn Challenge Tr event). Second-placed Michael Archer (Eng) and Mikael Piltz (Fin) finished 3 shots behind Donaldson (Wales). [Moscow CC, Nakhabino, nr Moscow].
Europe
Volvo
Played as the Volvo Scandinavian Masters (Aug 2-5). Second-placed Ian Poulter (Eng) and Lee Westwood (Eng) finished 1 shot behind Colin Montgomerie (Scot), who won this event for the second time in three years, and third time in total. [Ocean course, Barsebäck G&CC, nr Malmö, Sweden; at the time called the Masters course].
Europe
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Played as the Scottish Open at Loch Lomond (July 12-15). Second-placed Thomas Bjørn (Den) finished 3 shots behind Retief Goosen (RSA). [Loch Lomond GC, Luss, Dunbartonshire].
Europe
Via Digital
Played as the Via Digital Open de Espana (75th) (April 19-22). Second-placed Jean-François Remésy (Fra) finished 2 shots behind Karlsson (Swe). [Parador de El Saler, nr Valencia, Spain].
Europe
Deutsche Bank - SAP
Played as the Deutsche Bank-SAP Open TPC of Europe (May 17-20). Second-placed Michael Campbell (NZ) finished 4 shots behind Woods (USA). [Rot course, GC St Leon-Rot, nr Heidelberg, Germany].
Europe
Lancôme
Played as the Trophée Lancôme (Sept 20-23). Second-placed Retief Goosen (RSA) finished 1 shot behind García (Esp). [Golf de Saint-Nom-La-Bretèche, nr Paris, France].
Europe
Volvo
Played as the Volvo Masters Andalucia (Nov 8-11; Eurpn Tr season-ending event). Second-placed Paul McGinley (Ire) finished 1 shot behind Harrington (Ire). Reduced to 54 holes due to bad weather. [Montecastillo Resort, Jerez de la Frontera, Cadiz, Spain].
Europe
Celtic Manor
Played as the Celtic Manor Resort Wales Open (Aug 9-12). Paul McGinley (Ire) beat Darren Lee (Eng) with a par at the fifth playoff hole. Paul Lawrie (Scot) was eliminated at the second playoff hole. Event reduced to 36 holes due to bad weather. [Wentwood Hills course, Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, South Wales; now largely incorporated into the Twenty Ten course].
Europe
Cisco Systems
Played as the Cisco World Match Play Championship (Oct 11-14). Woosnam (Wales) beat Pádraig Harrington (Ire) 2 and 1 in the 36-hole final. [West course, Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Surrey].
Asia
Davidoff
Played as the Davidoff Nations Cup (Sept 27-30; Asian Tr two-man World Cup of Golf qualfying event). Second-placed Malaysia (Danny Chia & Periasamy Gunasegaran) and Norway (Henrik Bjørnstad & Per Haugsrud) finished 1 shot behind China (Wenchong Liang & Lianwei Zhang). [Old course, Royal Selangor GC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia].
Asia
Davidoff
Played as the Davidoff Nations Cup (Sept 27-30; Asian Tr two-man World Cup of Golf qualfying event). Second-placed Malaysia (Danny Chia & Periasamy Gunasegaran) and Norway (Henrik Bjørnstad & Per Haugsrud) finished 1 shot behind China (Wenchong Liang & Lianwei Zhang). [Old course, Royal Selangor GC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia].
Asia
BMW
The inaugural BMW Asian Open (Nov 22-25; Asian/Eurpn Trs event; Eurpn Tr 2002 season-opener). Second-placed Thongchai Jaidee (Thai) and José María Olazábal (Esp) finished 1 shot behind Sandelin (Swe). [Ta Shee G&CC, Daxi, nr Taoyuan City, Taiwan].
Asia
Volvo
Played as the Volvo China Open (Oct 18-21; Asian Tour event). Second-placed Thongchai Jaidee (Thai) finished 1 shot behind Charlie Wi (S Kor). [Shanghai Silport GC, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China].
Asia
Omega
Played as the Omega Hong Kong Open (Nov 29-Dec 2; Asian/Eurpn Trs event; Eurpn Tr 2002 season). Second-placed Henrik Bjørnstad (Nor) finished 1 shot behind Olazábal (Esp). [Hong Kong GC, Fanling; composite of 10 holes from Eden course, 8 from the New].
Asia
Wills
Played as the Wills Indian Open (March 15-18; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Ross Bain (Scot) finished 1 shot behind Jaidee (Thai). [Classic G&CC, ITC Grand Bharat Resort, New Delhi, India].
Asia
Kolon
Played as the Kolon Cup Korea Open (Sept 13-16; Asian/Korean Trs event). Second-placed Do-kyu Park (S Kor) finished 3 shots behind 19-year-old Kim Dae-sub (S Kor; amateur), who turned professional after this event. [Hanyang CC, Goyang, nr Seoul, S Korea].
Asia
Lance Field
Played as the Lance Field Cup KPGA Championship (Aug 30-Sep 2; Korean Tr event). Second-placed Wook-soon Kang (S Kor) finished 6 shots behind Shin (S Kor). [Phoenix CC, Pyeongchang, Gangwon-do, S Kor].
Asia
x
Played as the Thailand Masters (Feb 1-4; Asian Tr season opener; formerly Lexus International). Second-placed Thongchai Jaidee (Thai) finished 5 shots behind 34-year-old Kang (S Kor). [Windmill Park CC, nr Bangkok, Thailand; now called Summit Windmill GC].
Asia
x
Played as the Macau Open (May 3-6; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Simon Yates (Scot) finished 1 shot behind home winner Zhang (China). [Macau G&CC, Macau, China].
Asia
LG Fashion
Played as the Maekyung LG Fashion Open (April 26-29; Asian/Korean Trs event; Korean Tr season-opener). Second-placed Arjun Atwal (India) and Dae-sub Kim (S Kor) finished 1 shot behind 50-year-old Choi (S Kor). [Namseoul CC, Seongnam, Gyeonggi, S Korea].
Asia
Carlsberg
Played as the Carlsberg Malaysian Open (Feb 15-18; Asian/Eurpn Trs event). Singh (Fiji) beat Padraig Harrington (Ire) with a birdie at the third playoff hole. [Palm course, Saujana G&CC, nr Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia].
Asia
x
Played as the London Myanmar Open (Feb 8-11; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Charlie Wi (S Kor) finished 2 shots behind Kang (USA), who posted his second Asian Tour win. [Yangon GC, Yangon, Myanmar (Rangoon, Burma)].
Asia
x
Played as the Philippine Open (non-Asian Tr event). Second-placed Danny Zarate (Phil) finished 5 shots behind Felix "Cassius" Casas (Phil). [East course, Wack Wack G&CC, Manila, Philippines].
Asia
Shinhan Financial
Played as the Shinhan Donghae Open (Sept 20-23; Asian/Korean Trs event). Second-placed Vivek Bhandari (India) and Yong-eun "Y.E." Yang (S Kor) finished 1 shot behind Wi (S Kor). [Gaya CC, Gimhae, Gyeongsangnam, S Korea].
Asia
Caltex
Played as the inaugural Caltex Singapore Masters (Feb 22-25; Asian/Eurpn Trs event). Second-placed Warren Bennett (Eng) finished 2 shots behind Singh (Fiji). [Bukit course, Singapore Island CC, Singapore].
Asia
Alcatel
Played as the Alcatel Singapore Open (June 21-24; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Yu-shu Hsieh (Taiw) finished 1 shot behind Wiratchant (Thai). [Jurong CC, Jurong, Singapore].
Asia
SK Telecom
Played as the SK Telecom Open (May 17-20; Asian/Korean Trs event; formerly SK Telecom Classic). Wi (S Kor) beat Wook-soon Kang (S Kor) with a birdie at the seventh playoff hole. Simon Yates (Scot) was eliminated at the fifth playoff hole. [Ildong Lakes GC, Kyonggi-do, S Korea].
Asia
Mercuries
Played as the Mercuries Taiwan Masters (Sept 6-9; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Vivek Bhandari (India) finished 1 shot behind Chopra (Swe). [Tamsui course, Taiwan G&CC, Taipei, Taiwan].
Asia
Acer
Played as the Acer Taiwan Open (Aug 30-Sep 2; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Mardan Mamat (Sing) finished 6 shots behind Pitts (USA). Final round cancelled due to heavy rain. [Sunrise G&CC, Taoyuan, Taiwan].
Asia
Volvo
Played as the Volvo Masters of Malaysia (Aug 9-12; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Scott Kammann (USA) finished 3 shots behind Wiratchant (Thai). [Kota Permai G&CC, Shah Alam, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia].
Japan
Philip Morris
Played as the Philip Morris K.K. Championship (Oct 25-28; Japan Tr event). Second-placed Hidemichi Tanaka (Jpn) and defending champion Toru Taniguchi (Jpn) finished 1 shot behind Izawa (Jpn). [ABC GC, Kato, Hyogo, Japan].
Japan
Bridgestone
Played as the Bridgestone Open (Oct 18-21; Japan Tr event). Second-placed Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki (Jpn) finished 1 shot behind Izawa (Jpn). [Sodegaura course, Sodegaura CC, Chiba, Jpn].
Japan
Casio
Played as the Casio World Open (Nov 22-25; Japan Tr event). Second-placed Dinesh Chand (Fiji) finished 2 shots behind Murota (Jpn). [Kaimon course, Ibusuki GC, Ibusuki, Kagoshima, Japan].
Japan
Dunlop
Played as the Dunlop Phoenix Tournament (Nov 8-11; Japan Tr event). Duval (USA) beat Taichi Teshima (Jpn) with a birdie at the first playoff hole (par-5 18th) to claim his first and only Japan Tour win. [Phoenix CC, Miyazaki, Japan].
Japan
JGA
Played as the Japan Open (Oct 11-14; Japanese major ch'ship). Second-placed Tsuyoshi Yoneyama (Jpn) finished 4 shots behind Teshima (Jpn), who recorded his second Japan Tour win. [Tokyo GC, Sayama, Saitama, Jpn].
Japan
PGA of Japan
Played as the Japan PGA Championship (May 10-13; Japanese major ch'ship). Second-placed Hideki Kase (Jpn) finished 4 shots behind Wilson (USA), the only player to finish below par for the 72 holes. [Queens Hill CC, Itoshima, Fukuoka, Jpn].
Japan
iiyama
Played as the Japan Golf Tour Championship iiyama Cup (Jun 28-Jul 1; Japanese major ch'ship). Second-placed Jeev Milkha Singh (India) and Eduardo Herrera (Colombia) finished 7 shots behind Miyamoto (Jpn). [Horai CC, Nasushiobara-shi, Tochigi, Japan].
Japan
Munsingwear
Played as the Munsingwear Open KSB Cup (May 17-20; Japan Tour event). Second-placed Toshimitsu Izawa (Jpn) finished 2 shots behind Dinesh Chand (Fiji), who recorded his second Japan Tour win. [East course, Rokko Kokusai GC, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan].
Japan
Japan Tobacco
Played as the Golf Nippon Series JT Cup (Nov 29-Dec 2; Japanese major ch'ship and season-ending event). Second-placed Tsuneyuki "Tommy" Nakajima (Jpn) and Toshimitsu Izawa (Jpn) finished 1 shot behind Miyamoto (Jpn). [Tokyo Yomiuri CC, Inagi, nr Tokyo, Japan].
Japan
Mitsui Sumitomo
Played as the Mitsui Sumitomo VISA Taiheiyo Masters (Sept 20-23; Japan Tr event). Second-placed Shigeru Nonaka (Jpn) and Yusaka Miyazato (Jpn) finished 2 shots behind defending champion Izawa (Jpn). [Gotemba course, Taiheiyo Club, Gotemba, Shizuoka, Jpn].
Japan
x
Played as The Crowns - International Invitation Golf (April 26-29; Japan Tr event; aka the Chunichi Crowns). Second-placed Keiichiro Fukabori (Jpn) and Shinichi Yokota (Jpn) finished 4 shots behind first-time Japan Tour winner Clarke (N.Ire). [Wago course, Nagoya GC, Aichi, Japan].
Japan
x
Played as the Tsuruya Open (April 12-15; Japan Tour event). Second-placed Masayuki Kawamura (Jpn) finished 2 shots behind Hidemichi Tanaka (Jpn). [Yamanohara course, Yamanohara GC, Hyogo, Jpn; at the time known as Sports Shinko CC].
Japan
x
Played as the Ube Kosan Open (Nov 1-4). Second-placed Taichi Teshima (Jpn) finished 1 shot behind Wilson (USA). [Ebataike course, Ube 72 CC, Ube, Yamaguchi, Japan].
Aus/NZ
ANZ Bank
Played as the ANZ Tour Championship (Feb 22-25; Aus Tour 2000/01 season-ending event). Second-placed Nathan Green (Aus) finished 1 shot behind Peter Lonard (Aus), who finished eagle-birdie in the final round. [Concord GC, Sydney, Aus].
Aus/NZ
Ericsson
Played as the Ericsson Masters (Feb 15-18; Aus Tr event). Second-placed Nathan Green (Aus) finished 1 shot behind Montgomerie (Scot). Green pocketed a bonus A$500,000 (dwarfing Monty's first-place prize money) for his hole-in-one at the par-3 12th hole in the final round. [Huntingdale GC, Oakleigh South, Melbourne].
Aus/NZ
Holden
Played as the Holden Australian Open (Nov 22-25). Second-placed Scott Laycock (Aus) finished 3 shots behind Stuart Appleby (Aus). [The Grand GC, Gilston, Gold Coast, Qld.].
Aus/NZ
x
Played as the Australian PGA Championship (Nov 15-18). Second-placed Geoff Ogilvy (Aus) finished 1 shot behind defending champion Allenby (Aus). [Royal Queensland GC, Eagle Farm, Brisbane, Qld.].
Aus/NZ
Holden
Played as the Greg Norman Holden International (Feb 8-11; Aus/Eurpn Trs event). 19-year-old Aaron Baddeley (Aus) beat Sergio García (Esp) with a birdie at the first playoff hole, to record his first European Tour win. [The Lakes GC, Sydney, Aus].
Aus/NZ
Heineken
Played as the Heineken Classic (Feb 1-4; Aus/Eurpn Trs event). Second-placed David Smail (NZ) finished 5 shots behind defending champion Michael Campbell (NZ). [The Vines Resort & CC, nr Perth, Aus; composite of Lakes & Ellenbrook courses].
Aus/NZ
x
Johnnie Walker Classic not played in 2001.
Aus/NZ
Telstra
Played as the Telstra Saturn New Zealand Open (Jan 18-21; Aus Tr event). Second-placed Steven Alker (NZ), Michael Campbell (NZ), Nathan Gatehouse (Aus) and Roger Chapman (Eng) finished 2 shots behind first-time Australasia Tour winner Smail (NZ). [The Grange GC, Otahuhu, Auckland. Now part of Royal Auckland & Grange GC].
Africa
Alfred Dunhill
Played as the Alfred Dunhill Championship (Jan 18-21; Sunshine/European Trs event). Second-placed Justin Rose (Eng) finished 1 shot behind 20-year-old Adam Scott (Aus), who recorded his first European Tour win. [Houghton GC, Johannesburg, RSA].
Africa
Tusker
Played as the Tusker Kenya Open (March 1-4; Eurpn Challenge Tr season opener). Roestoff (RSA) beat Andrew Sherborne (Eng) at the first playoff hole. [Muthaiga GC, Nairobi, Kenya].
Africa
Nedbank
Played as the Nedbank Golf Challenge (Nov 29-Dec 2; unofficial event; limited field of 12 top tour professionals). 21-year-old Garcia (Esp) beat defending champion Ernie Els (RSA) in a playoff. Garcia recorded a score of 21-under par (including the one playoff hole) in the 21st Nedbank Golf Challenge [Gary Player CC, Sun City Resort, North West Prov, South Africa].
Africa
Dimension Data
Played as the Dimension Data Pro-Am (Feb 1-4; Sunshine Tr 2000/01 season). Second-placed Tjaart van der Walt (RSA) and Retief Goosen (RSA) finished 2 shots behind Clarke (N.Ire). [Gary Player CC, Sun City Resort, North West Prov, RSA].
Africa
Nashua Nedtel
Played as the Nashua Nedtel Cellular Masters (Jan 11-14; Sunshine Tr 2000/01 season). Second-placed Retief Goosen (RSA) and Des Terblanche (RSA) finished 1 shot behind McNulty (Zim). [Wild Coast Sun CC, Port Edward, Eastern Cape].
Africa
Mercedes-Benz
Played as the Mercedes-Benz South African Open (Jan 25-28; Sunshine/Eurpn Trs event). Second-placed Justin Rose (Eng) finished 1 shot behind McNulty (Zim), who recorded the last of his 16 European Tour wins. [East London GC, Eastern Cape, RSA].
Africa
Telekom
Played as the Telekom PGA Championship (Feb 8-11; Sunshine Tr event; 2000/01 season). Second-placed Don Gammon (RSA) finished 3 shots behind Pappas (RSA). [Woodhill CC, Pretoria, RSA].
Awards
Eurpn Tr
Harrington (Ire) recorded the season's lowest stroke average on the European Tour. Retief Goosen (RSA) was second with 69.32; Sergio Garcia (Esp) was third with 69.53.
Awards
Japan Tr
Izawa (Jpn) recorded the season's lowest scoring average on the Japan Tour. Shingo Katayama (Jpn) was second with 69.59; Hidemichi Tanaka (Jpn) was third with 69.95.
Awards
PGA of America
Woods (USA) won his third straight PGA of America Vardon Trophy, recording the season's lowest scoring average on the PGA Tour (over a minimum of 60 rounds). Davis Love III (USA) was second with 69.06; Sergio Garcia (Esp) was third with 69.13.
Awards
PGA Tour
Woods (USA) won his third straight PGA Tour Byron Nelson Award, recording the season's lowest scoring average (over a minimum of 50 rounds). Davis Love III (USA) was second with 69.06; Sergio Garcia (Esp) was third with 69.13.
Awards
Japan Tr
Toshimitsu Izawa (Jpn) won the Japan Golf Tour 2001 Money List, with earnings of Yn217,934,583. Shingo Katayama (Jpn) was second with Yn133,434,850; Dean Wilson (USA) was third with Yn118,571,075. Note: the Japan Tour Money List includes earnings from Japan Tour events, golf's four top majors (Masters, Open, US Open, US PGA), and WGC events (except WGC team events).
Awards
PGA Tour
Woods (USA) won his fourth (and third straight) Arnold Palmer Award as the PGA Tour 2001 leading money winner, with earnings of $5,687,777 on the Tour. Phil Mickelson (USA) was second with $4,403,883; David Toms (USA) was third with $3,791,595.
Awards
Davidoff
Jaidee (Thai) won the Asian Tour 2001 Davidoff Order of Merit, with earnings of US$353,060 on the Tour. Charlie Wi (S Kor) was second with $315,857; Andrew Pitts (USA) was third with $144,393.
Awards
Aus Tr
Baddeley (Aus) won the PGA Tour of Australasia 2000/01 Order of Merit, with earnings of A$662,125 on the Tour. Peter Lonard (Aus) was second with A$579,387; Michael Campbell (NZ) was third with A$487,732. [Season: Oct 2000 to March 01].
Awards
Volvo
Goosen (RSA) won the Harry Vardon Trophy as the European Tour 2001 Volvo Order of Merit winner, with earnings of €2,862,806 on the Tour. Padraig Harrington (Ire) was second with €2,090,166; Darren Clarke (N.Ire) was third with €1,988,055.
Awards
Sunshine Tr
2001/02 Sunshine Order of Merit (and associated Sid Brews Trophy). Won by Clark (RSA) with season earnings of R1,669,900. Justin Rose (Eng) was second with R1,476.006; Retief Goosen (RSA) was third with R1,364,977.
Goosen (RSA) 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
Woods (USA) won his fourth (and third straight) PGA of America Player of the Year Award (based on points allocated for PGA Tour wins, money-list position and scoring average).
Woods (USA) won his fourth (and third straight) Jack Nicklaus Award as the PGA Tour Player of the Year, based on the votes of his peers.
Awards
Eurpn Tr
Casey (Eng) won the European Tour 2001 Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year Award as the leading first-season player. Casey finished 22nd on the Tour's Order of Merit, with earnings of €760,692.
Awards
PGA Tour
Howell (USA) won the PGA Tour 2001 Rookie of the Year Award as the leading first-season player. He finished ninth on the Tour's money list, with earnings of $2,702,747.
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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