Close House
The main tournaments played at Close House are shown in the table below, which also includes relevant information on the winners, their scores and prize money.
Europe
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Played as the inaugural International Series England (Aug 17-20; Asian Tour event). Second-placed Ian Poulter (Eng) finished 7 shots behind Andy Ogletree (USA), who recorded his third Asian Tour win. [Colt course, Close House Hotel & GC, Heddon-on-the-Wall, nr Newcastle upon Tyne]. Note: the fifth of ten Asian Tour "International Series" events in 2023, funded by Greg Norman's Saudi-backed LIV Golf company.
Europe
Betfred
Played as the Betfred British Masters hosted by Lee Westwood (Jul 22-25). Second-placed Rasmus Højgaard (Den) finished 3 shots behind Renato Paratore (Italy), who recorded his second European Tour win. [Close House Hotel & GC, Heddon-on-the-Wall, nr Newcastle upon Tyne]. [First of a six-tournament UK Swing, introduced in response to scheduling disruption caused by the world coronavirus pandemic].
Europe
Sky Sports
Played as the British Masters supported by Sky Sports (Sept 28-Oct 1; hosted by Lee Westwood). Second-placed Rory McIlroy (N.Ire) finished 3 shots behind 24-year-old Paul Dunne (Ire), whose closing round 9-under-par 61 secured his maiden European Tour win. [Close House Hotel & GC, Heddon-on-the-Wall, nr Newcastle upon Tyne].
Europe
ISPS Handa
Played as the ISPS Handa PGA Seniors Championship (June 11-14; next played in 2018). Second-placed Gordon Manson (Scot/Aut) finished 3 shots behind Peter Fowler (Aus), who recorded back-to-back wins on the European Senior Tour. [Westwood Colt course, Close House Hotel & GC, Heddon-on-the-Wall, nr Newcastle upon Tyne].
Chevron Championship: Carlton Woods near Houston in Texas provides the stage for the first women’s major championship of 2025, where Nelly Korda defends her title. (April 24-27).
Soudal Open: successor to the Belgian Open, the Soudal Open takes place on the quiet, wooded North course of Rinkven Golfclub. Belgian stars Thomas Pieters and Nicolas Colsaerts will be vying for top honours. (May 22-25).
Rory McIlroy: with his 2025 win in The Masters, Rory joined the pantheon of golfing greats who have achieved a career Grand Slam of men’s majors ... Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods are the only others in this select band.
Bernhard Langer: he may have played in his last Masters Tournament, but the 67-year-old German will be trying to extend his own record, and win a 13th senior major title at the 36th Regions Tradition. (May 15-18).
Marco Simone Golf & Country Club: With a clubhouse that might befit a Roman Emperor, and a golf course to match, you can be sure of a memorable outing at Rome's most talked about golf facility.
Jim Fazio's original layout was much changed to create a modern Ryder Cup course ... now one of the Eternal City's (and Italy's) most revered.
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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