Peter Butler
The main tournament wins for Peter Butler are shown in the table below, which also includes relevant information on venues, scores and prize money.
Europe
Lawrence Batley
Played as the Lawrence Batley Seniors. Second-placed Michael Murphy (Ire) finished 1 shot behind Butler (Eng). [Woodsome Hall GC and Huddersfield GC, Huddersfield, West Yorks, England].
America
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Played as the Colombian Open (Abierto de Colombia). Won by Butler (Eng). [Club Lagos de Cuajaral, Barranquilla, Colombia].
Europe
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Played as the (last) £6000 Classic International (Aug 5-7). Second-placed Kim Dabson (Wales) finished 1 shot behind 39-year-old Peter Butler (Eng), who recorded the last of his British PGA circuit wins. [Copt Heath GC, Knowle, Solihull, nr Birmingham].
Europe
R.T.V. Rentals
Played as the (last) R.T.V. International Trophy (Aug 7-10). Second-placed Bernard Hunt (Eng) and Cobie Legrange (RSA) finished 3 shots behind Peter Butler (Eng). [Cork GC, Co. Cork. Also known as "Little Island"].
Europe
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Played as the Open de France. Sebastián Miguel (Esp) and Peter Townsend (Eng) finished in second place behind Butler (Eng). [Vert course, Saint Cloud GC, Garches, nr Paris].
Europe
Penfold
Played as the Penfold Tournament. Butler (Eng) beat Dave Thomas (Wales) with a birdie 2 at the first playoff hole. [Llandudno Maesdu GC, Llandudno, N Wales].
Europe
WD & HO Wills
Played as inaugural W.D. & H.O. Wills Tournament (Aug 15-17). Second-placed Bill Large (Eng) finished 2 shots behind Butler (Eng). [Pannal GC, Pannal, nr Harrogate, N Yorks].
Europe
Bowmaker
Played as the Bowmaker £3000 Tournament (a 36-hole pro-am event). Second-placed Peter Thomson (Aus) finished 1 shot behind Butler (Eng), whose final round 9-under 61 equalled the lowest British tournament round. [Old course, Sunningdale GC, Sunningdale, Berks].
Europe
Piccadilly
Played as the Piccadilly Stroke Play Tournament (Oct 10/11; 72-hole stroke play event; played ahead of the "main event", i.e. the Oct 12-14 World Match Play Championship on Wentworth's West course). Second-placed Brian Huggett (Wales) finished 2 shots behind Butler (Eng). [East course, Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Surrey].
Europe
Martini
Played as the £6000 Martini International (May 20-22). Second-placed Jean Garaialde (Fra) and Bernard Hunt (Eng) finished 4 shots behind Butler (Eng). [Little Aston GC, Streetly, Sutton Coldfield, Warwicks].
Europe
Piccadilly
Played as the Piccadilly Tournament (Oct 11/12; 72-hole stroke play event; played ahead of the "main event", i.e. the Oct 14-16 World Match Play Championship on Wentworth's West course). Second-placed Dai Rees (Wales) finished 2 shots behind Butler (Eng). [East course, Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Surrey].
Europe
Schweppes
Played as the Schweppes PGA Close Championship (April 4-6; for UK & Ireland professionals only). Second-placed Bobby Walker (Scot) finished 2 shots behind Butler (Eng). Tough going at Birkdale, with a winning score of 22 over par. [Royal Birkdale GC, Southport, Merseyside].
Europe
Bowmaker
Played as the Bowmaker £3000 Tournament (a 36-hole pro-am event). Second-placed Ken Bousfield (Eng), Brian Huggett (Wales) and defending champion Kel Nagle (Aus) finished 2 shots behind Butler (Eng). [Old course, Sunningdale GC, Sunningdale, Berks].
Europe
Yorkshire Eve. News
Played as the Yorkshire Evening News Tournament (June 21-23). Second-placed Ken Bousfield (Eng) finished 4 shots behind Peter Butler (Eng). [Moortown GC, nr Leeds, W Yorks, England].
Europe
Swallow / Penfold
Played as the Swallow-Penfold Tournament. Second-placed and defending champion Harry Weetman (Eng) finished 1 shot behind 27-year-old Peter Butler (Eng), who recorded his first significant professional victory. [Royal Burgess GC, Barnton, nr Edinburgh].
Sony Open in Hawaii: played at Waialae Country Club near Honolulu, the Sony Open takes over the spotlight from The Sentry as the PGA Tour’s calendar-year opening event (Jan 15-18). The Sentry (not being played in 2026) was formerly known as the Tournament of Champions, with a field typically restricted to golfers who won a PGA Tour event in the previous calendar year.
Dubai Desert Classic: the DP World Tour’s first Rolex Series event of 2026, is contested for the 37th time (Jan 22-25). First won by Englishman Mark James in 1989, it now boasts a four-time winner, Rory McIlroy. Played on the Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis course, this once desert-surrounded course is the long-time flagship for Golf in Dubai.
Our visit last month included two rounds at Golf de Chantilly, one of France’s most prestigious clubs.
It offers two superb layouts: Le Vineuil, a five-star championship course with a rich history, and Longères, an excellent four-star course that provides a strong and enjoyable test.
The wider Paris region offers plenty more. Courses such as Fontainebleau, Golf de Saint-Germain, and several other top-rated layouts make this area one of Europe’s most rewarding golf destinations, offering a mix of woodland, heathland, and parkland designs.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
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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