Bob Shearer
The main tournament wins for Bob Shearer are shown in the table below, which also includes relevant information on venues, scores and prize money.
Europe
STC/Bovis
Played as the inaugural STC Bovis LendLease European Invitational (Sept 7-9). Second-placed Noel Ratcliffe (Aus) finished 1 shot behind Bob Shearer (Aus), who recorded the last of his four European Senior Tour wins. [Duke's course, Woburn GC, nr Milton Keynes, Bucks].
Europe
Philips
Played as the Philips PFA Golf Classic (May 29-31). Second-placed J.R. Delich (USA) and Terry Gale (Aus) finished 1 shot behind Shearer (Aus). [Meon Valley H&CC, nr Southampton, England].
Europe
Bad Ragaz
Played as the Bad Ragaz PGA Seniors Open (Aug 6-8). Second-placed David Oakley (USA) finished 3 shots behind Bob Shearer (Aus). [GC Bad Ragaz, Switzerland].
Europe
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Played as the Jersey Seniors Open (June 5-7). Second-placed Tony Jacklin (Eng) finished 2 shots behind Bob Shearer (Aus), who was playing in only his second European Senior Tour event, having turned 50 the previous week. [La Moye GC, St Brelade, Jersey, Channel Islands].
Aus/NZ
Yakka
Played as the Yakka Australian PGA Ch'ship. Won by Bob Shearer (Aus).
America
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Played as the Tallahassee Open (April 15-18). Second-placed Hal Sutton (USA) and Denis Watson (Zim) finished 1 shot behind Shearer (Aus), who recorded his only win on the PGA Tour. [Killearn CC, Tallahassee, FL].
Aus/NZ
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Played as the Australian Open (Nov 18-21). Second-placed Jack Nicklaus (USA) and Payne Stewart (USA) finished 4 shots behind Bob Shearer (Aus). [The Australian GC, Rosebery, Sydney, Aus].
Awards
Aus/NZ Tr
Shearer (Aus) won his fourth Australia/NZ Tour Order of Merit.
Aus/NZ
Air NZ/Shell
Played as the Air New Zealand Shell Open (Dec 3-6). Second-placed Graham Marsh (Aus) finished 8 shots behind Shearer (Aus). [Titirangi GC, New Lynn, Auckland, NZ].
Aus/NZ
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Played as the New Zealand Open (Dec 10-13). Second-placed Terry Gale (Aus) finished 3 shots behind Shearer (Aus), who recorded his second Australia Tour win in as many weeks, and his second win in this event in four years. [Wellington GC, Heretaunga, Upper Hutt, nr Wellington, NZ; from 2004 Royal Wellington GC].
Awards
Aus/NZ Tr
Shearer (Aus) won his third Australia/NZ Tour Order of Merit.
Aus/NZ
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Played as the New Zealand Open (Dec 7-10). Second-placed Brian Barnes (Scot) finished 1 shot behind Shearer (Aus), who prevailed during the rain-swept final two days. [Wanganui GC, Belmont Links, Whanganui, NZ].
Awards
Aus/NZ Tr
Shearer (Aus) won his second Australia/NZ Tour Order of Merit.
Aus/NZ
NZ Airlines
Played as the New Zealand Airlines Classic (Nov 18-21). Second-placed Bill Brask (USA) and John Lister (NZ) finished 9 shots behind Shearer (Aus). [Russley GC, Christchurch, NZ].
Europe
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Played as the Madrid Open. Second-placed Dale Hayes (RSA) finished 3 shots behind Shearer (Aus). Tournament reduced to just 36-holes due to bad weather. [GC Lomas-Bosque, Villaviciosa de Odón, nr Madrid].
Europe
Piccadilly
Played as the Piccadilly Medal (May 7-10; medal match play format). Shearer (Aus) beat Andries Oosthuizen (RSA, amateur) at the first playoff hole, after both players scored 70 in the 18-hole final. [Coventry GC, Finham, Coventry, Warwicks].
Awards
Aus/NZ Tr
Shearer (Aus) won the Australia/NZ Tour 1974 Order of Merit.
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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