Dave Thomas
The main tournament wins for Dave Thomas are shown in the table below, which also includes relevant information on venues, scores and prize money.
Europe
Esso
Played as the Esso Golden Tournament (July 21-24; 15-player round-robin match play format). Second-placed Neil Coles (Eng) finished 2 pts behind Thomas (Wales), who recorded his third win in this event. [High course, Moor Park GC, Rickmansworth, Herts].
Europe
Jeyes
Played as the (last) Jeyes £3500 Tournament (June 9-12). Second-placed and defending champion Peter Alliss (Eng) finished 1 shot behind Dave Thomas (Wales). The result was a reversal of first and second from the previous year. Reduced to 54 holes after final round on June 12 abandoned due to rain. [Mahony's Point course, Killarney G&FC, Co. Kerry].
Europe
Swallow / Penfold
Played as the Swallow-Penfold Tournament. Second-placed Bernard Hunt (Eng) finished 1 shot behind Thomas (Wales). [Little Aston GC, Streetly, Sutton Coldfield, Warwicks].
Europe
Silentnight
Played as the inaugural (and only) Silentnight Tournament (June 17-19). Second-placed Tommy Horton (Eng) finished 1 shot behind Jimmy Martin (Ire) and Dave Thomas (Wales) who finished in a tie for first place, and split the first and second place prize money. [Moortown GC, nr Leeds, W Yorks, England].
Europe
News of the World
Played as the News of the World Match Play (Sept 4-7). Thomas (Wales) beat John Macdonald (Scot) 3 and 2 in the 18-hole final. [Ailsa course, Turnberry Resort, Ayrshire].
Europe
Esso
Played as the Esso Golden Tournament (July 27-30; 15-player round-robin match play format). Second-placed Jimmy Hitchcock (Eng), Kel Nagle (Aus) and joint-defending champion Peter Thomson (Aus) finished 1 point behind the other joint-defending champion, Thomas (Wales). [High course, Moor Park GC, Rickmansworth, Herts].
Europe
Esso
Played as the inaugural Esso Golden Tournament (Aug 24-26; 15-player round-robin match play format). Peter Thomson (Aus) and Dave Thomas (Wales) finished in a tie for first place with 21pts. Bernard Hunt (Eng) finished 3 pts further back in third place. [High course, Moor Park GC, Rickmansworth, Herts].
Europe
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Played as the Open de France. Second-placed Peter Alliss (Eng) finished 3 shots behind Thomas (Wales). [Vallée course, Racing Club de France (RCF), La Boulie GC, Versailles, nr Paris].
Played as the Dutch Open (July 17-20). Second-placed Antonio Cerdá (Arg) finished in second place behind Thomas (Wales). [Kennemer G&CC, Zandvoort, Netherlands].
Europe
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Played as the Belgian Open (Aug 10-12). Second-placed Arthur de Vulder (Belg ) finished 1 shot behind Thomas (Wales). [Royal GC des Fagnes, Spa, Ardennes, Belgium].
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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