Gary Koch
The main tournament wins for Gary Koch are shown in the table below, which also includes relevant information on venues, scores and prize money.
America
Panasonic
Played as the Panasonic Las Vegas Invitational (May 4-8). Second-placed Peter Jacobsen (USA) and Mark O'Meara (USA) finished 1 shot behind Koch (USA), who recorded the last of his six PGA Tour wins. Reduced to 72 holes from 90 due to bad weather. [Las Vegas CC, Las Vegas, NV. Earlier rounds also at: Desert Inn CC (now Wynn G&CC) and Spanish Trail G&CC].
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Played as the Bay Hill Classic (March 15-18). Koch (USA) beat George Burns (USA) with a birdie at the second playoff hole, to record his fifth PGA Tour win. [Bay Hill Club, Orlando, FL].
America
Isuzu
Played as the Isuzu-Andy Williams San Diego Open (Jan 26-29). Koch (USA) beat defending champion Gary Hallberg (USA) with a par at the second playoff hole. [South course, Torrey Pines, La Jolla, CA].
America
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Played as the Doral-Eastern Open (Feb 24-27). Second-placed Ed Fiori (USA) finished 5 shots behind Gary Koch (USA). [Blue Monster course, Doral Resort, Miami, FL].
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Played as the Florida Citrus Open (March 3-6). Second-placed Dale Hayes (RSA) and Joe Inman (USA) finished 2 shots behind Koch (USA). [Rio Pinar CC, Orlando, FL].
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Played as the Tallahassee Open (April 15-18). Second-placed John Mahaffey (USA) finished 1 shot behind first-time PGA Tour winner Koch (USA). [Killearn CC, Tallahassee, FL].
Amateur
USGA
Played as the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship. Koch (USA) beat Mike Nelms (USA) 8 and 6 in the final. [Athens CC, Athens, Georgia].
Presidents Cup: Geoff Ogilvy’s International Team take on Brandt Snedeker’s USA Team at the revered Medinah Country Club, near Chicago. The Internationals are trying to halt a run of 11 consecutive American wins. (Sept 24-27).
French Open: Continental Europe’s oldest national championship, dating from 1906, is once again staged on the Albatros Course at Le Golf National, near Paris. Defending champion is America’s Michael Kim. (Sept 24-27).
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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