Killarney (Killeen)
The main tournaments played at Killarney (Killeen) are shown in the table below, which also includes relevant information on the winners, their scores and prize money.
Europe
Discover Ireland
Played as the Irish Open presented by Discover Ireland (July 28-31). Second-placed Richard Green (Aus) finished 1 shot behind Dyson (Eng). [Killeen course, Killarney G&FC, Co. Kerry].
Europe
3 Mobile
Played as the 3 Irish Open (Jul 29-Aug 1). Second-placed Padraig Harrington (Ire) finished 2 shots behind Fisher (Eng). [Killeen course, Killarney G&FC, Co. Kerry].
Europe
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Played as the Ladies Irish Open (June 13-15; next played in 2008). Second-placed Laura Davies (Eng) finished 3 shots behind Gustafson (Swe). [Mahony's Point course, Killarney G&FC, Co. Kerry].
Europe
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Played as the Ladies Irish Open (May 10-12). Tinning (Den) beat Suzann Pettersen (Nor) with a par at the first playoff hole, to become the first Danish winner in women's professional golf. [Lackabane course, Killarney G&FC, Co. Kerry].
Team Events
LGU / USGA
The Curtis Cup (29th). USA vs Gt Britain & Ireland. Eight top women amateurs per team competing in 2x three foursomes and 2x six singles. Result: GB&I 11.5, USA 6.5. Non-playing captains: Ita Butler (Ire/GB&I); Martha Lang (USA). [Killeen course, Killarney G&FC, Co. Kerry].
FRIDAY SINGLES (six 18-hole matches; home player stated first): Julie Hall (Eng, née Wade) lost to Sarah LeBrun Ingram 4&2; Karen Stupples (Eng) bt Kellee Booth 3&2; Alison Rose (Scot) bt Brenda Corrie Kuehn 5&4; Elaine Ratcliffe (Eng) halved with Marla Jemsek; Mhairi McKay (Scot) bt Cristie Kerr 1 hole; Janice Moodie (Scot) bt Carol Semple Thompson 3&1.
SATURDAY SINGLES (six 18-hole matches): Wade lost to Kerr 1 hole; Ratcliffe bt Ingram 3&1; Stupples lost to Booth 3&2; Rose bt Ellen Port 6&5; McKay halved with Thompson; Moodie bt Kelli Kuehne 2&1.
Lisa Educate (Eng, née Walton) and Lisa Dermott (Wales) did not play in the singles.
Europe
Carroll & Co.
Played as Carroll's Irish Open. Defending champion Faldo (Eng) beat Wayne Westner (RSA) at the fourth playoff hole. This was the second of three Irish Open wins for Faldo. [Killeen course, Killarney G&FC, Co. Kerry].
Europe
Carroll & Co.
Played as Carroll's Irish Open. Second-placed Colin Montgomerie (Scot) finished 3 shots behind Faldo (Eng). This was the first of three Irish Open wins for Faldo. [Killeen course, Killarney G&FC, Co. Kerry].
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].
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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