Simon Hobday
The main tournament wins for Simon Hobday are shown in the table below, which also includes relevant information on venues, scores and prize money.
America
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Played as the Brickyard Crossing Championship (Sept 15-17). Second-placed Kermit Zarley (USA), Isao Aoki (Jpn), Hale Irwin (USA), Lee Trevino (USA) and Bob Murphy (USA) finished 1 shot behind Hobday (RSA), who recorded the last of his five Snr PGA Tour wins. [Brickyard Crossing GC, Indianapolis, IN].
Majors
USGA
The US Senior Open (Jun 30-Jul 3). Second-placed Jim Albus (USA) and Graham Marsh (Aus) finished 1 shot behind Hobday (RSA), who recorded his only major championship win. [No.2 Course, Pinehurst Resort, NC].
America
GTE
Played as the GTE Northwest Classic. Hobday (RSA) beat Jim Albus (USA) with a birdie at the third playoff hole. [Inglewood GC, Kenmore, nr Seattle, Washington].
America
Hyatt
Played as the Hyatt Senior Tour Championship (Dec 10-12; Senior PGA Tour season-ending event). Second-placed Raymond Floyd (USA) and Larry Gilbert (USA) finished 2 shots behind Simon Hobday (RSA), who recorded his second Senior PGA Tour win. [East course, TPC Dorado Beach, Puerto Rico; at the time known as Dorado Beach Resort].
America
Kroger
Played as the Kroger Senior Classic (July 2-4). Second-placed Gibby Gilbert (USA), Mike Hill (USA) and Bob Reith (USA) finished 1 shot behind first-time Snr PGA Tour winner Hobday (RSA). [Golf Ctr at Kings Island, Mason, Ohio].
Europe
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Played as the Madrid Open. Second-placed Francisco Abreu (Esp), Gordon J. Brand (Eng) and Tienie Britz (RSA) finished 2 shots behind Hobday (RSA). [Real (Royal) Club de la Puerta de Hierro, Madrid].
Europe
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Played as the German Open. Second-placed Antonio Garrido (Esp) finished 1 shot behind Hobday (RSA). [Frankfurter GC, Niederrad, Frankfurt am Main].
Africa
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Played as the South African Open. Second-placed Gary Player (RSA) finished 1 shot behind Hobday (RSA). [King David Mowbray GC, Cape Town, Western Cape, RSA; at the time known as Mowbray GC].
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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