Halmstad (Norra)
The main tournaments played at Halmstad (Norra) are shown in the table below, which also includes relevant information on the winners, their scores and prize money.
Europe
Volvo
Played as the Volvo Car Scandinavian Mixed (June 9-12; Eurpn Tr/Ladies Eurpn Tr event; men and women individually competing for the same trophy and same prize money). Second-placed Henrik Stenson (Swe) and Mark Warren (Scot) finished 9 shots behind Linn Grant (Swe), who recorded the third win of her first full season on the Ladies European Tour. In this co-sanctioned tournament, Grant became the first ever woman to win a men's European Tour event. [North course, Halmstad GK, Tylosand, nr Halmstad, Sweden].
Amateur
EGA
Played as the European Amateur Championship. Manuel Trappel (Aut) beat Steven Brown (Eng) by 1 shot in a three-hole playoff. [North course, Halmstad GK, Tylosand, nr Halmstad, Sweden].
Team Events
LET/LPGA
The Solheim Cup (10th) (Sept 14-16). USA vs Europe. 12 top women professionals per team competing over three days days in eight foursome matches, eight fourballs and 12 singles. Non-playing captains: Betsy King (USA); Helen Alfredsson (Swe/Europe). [North course, Halmstad GK, Tylosand, nr Halmstad, Sweden].
Overall result: USA 16, Europe 12.
Sunday singles (twelve 18-hole matches; home player stated first): Catriona Matthew (Scot) bt Laura Diaz 3&2; Sophie Gustafson (Swe) lost to Pat Hurst 2&1; Suzann Pettersen (Swe) lost to Stacy Prammanasudh 2 holes; Iben Tinning (Den) lost to Juli Inkster 4&3; Becky Brewerton (Wales) halved with Sherri Steinhauer; Trish Johnson (Eng) lost to Angela Stanford 3&2; Annika Sörenstam (Swe) lost to Morgan Pressel 2&1; Laura Davies (Eng) bt Brittany Lincicome 4&3; Bettina Hauert (Ger) lost to Nicole Castrale 3&2; Maria Hjorth (Swe) lost to Paula Creamer 2&1; Linda Wessberg (Swe) bt Cristie Kerr 1 hole; Gwladys Nocera (Fra) lost to Natalie Gulbis 4&3.
Note: as in 2002, a heavy 8.5-3.5 defeat in the singles matches turned the Europeans winning position after two days into a losing one overall.
Europe
Chrysler
Played as the Chrysler Open (June 1-4). Second-placed Samantha Head (Eng) finished 4 shots behind Koch (Swe), who recorded her first and only Ladies European Tour win. [North course, Halmstad GK, Tylosand, nr Halmstad, Sweden].
Europe
Chrysler
Played as the Chrysler Open (July 1-4). Second-placed Alison Nicholas (Eng) finished 8 shots behind defending champion Davies (Eng). [North course, Halmstad GK, Tylosand, nr Halmstad, Sweden].
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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