Olgiata
The main tournaments played at Olgiata 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 Italian Open (Oct 10-13; fifth of eight Eurpn Tr Rolex Series event). Second-placed Matt Fitzpatrick (Eng) finished 1 shot behind Wiesberger (Aut), who recorded his third European Tour win in his last 13 starts on the Tour. [Olgiata GC, nr Rome, Italy].
Europe
Telecom Italia
Played as the Italian Open Telecom Italia (Oct 31-Nov 3). Second-placed Paul Lawrie (Scot) finished 2 shots behind Poulter (Eng), whose first round course-record 61 set-up his win. Event reduced to 54 holes due to rain. [Olgiata GC, Olgiata, nr Rome].
Europe
Valextra
Played as the Valextra Classic (April 18-21; Women's Pro Golf Eurpn Tr season-opener). Second-placed Tania Abitbol (Esp) finished 4 shots behind Davies (Eng). [Olgiata GC, nr Rome, Italy].
Europe
Valextra
Played as the Valextra Classic (April 19-22; Women's Pro Golf Eurpn Tr season-opener). Second-placed Dale Reid (Scot) finished 6 shots behind Descampe (Belg). [Olgiata GC, nr Rome, Italy].
Europe
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Played as the inaugural Rome Classic. Second-placed Marie-Laure de Lorenzi (Fra) finished 1 shot behind Gronberg (Swe; later played as Gronberg-Whitmore), who recorded her first win on the Women's Professional Golf European Tour. [Olgiata GC, nr Rome, Italy].
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Second-placed Gordon Brand Jr (Scot) finished 2 shots behind Jose-Maria Canizares (Spain), who won the International Trophy for best individual score in the World Cup of Golf. Team winners of the Cup: Jose Maria Canizares & Jose Rivero (Esp). Played over 54 holes following loss of first day to rain. [Olgiata GC, nr Rome, Italy].
Team Events
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Played as the World Cup of Golf (72-hole stroke play team event based on total scores of both players). Second-placed Sam Torrance & Gordon Brand Jr (Scot) and Hsieh Min-nan & Chen Tze-chung (Taiw) finished 8 shots behind Jose Maria Canizares & Jose Rivero (Esp), who shared the $200,000 first prize. Best individual score: Jose-Maria Canizares (205). Played over 54 holes following loss of first day to rain. [Olgiata GC, nr Rome, Italy].
Europe
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Played as the Italian Open. Second-placed Valentin Barrios (Esp) finished 1 shot behind Jacklin (Eng). [Olgiata GC, Olgiata, nr Rome. Early rounds also played at Roma-Acquasanta GC].
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Second-placed Roberto Bernardini (Italy) finished 5 shots behind Balding (Can), who won the International Trophy for best individual score in the World Cup of Golf. Team winners of the Cup: Al Balding & George Knudson (Can). [Olgiata GC, nr Rome, Italy].
Team Events
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Played as the World Cup of Golf (72-hole stroke play team event based on total scores of both players). Second-placed Julius Boros & Lee Trevino (USA) finished 2 shots behind Al Balding & George Knudson (Can), who shared the $2,000 first prize. Best individual score: Al Balding (274). [Olgiata GC, nr Rome, Italy].
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