Rio Secco
The main tournaments played at Rio Secco are shown in the table below, which also includes relevant information on the winners, their scores and prize money.
Team Events
Wendy's
Played as the (the last) Wendy's 3-Tour Challenge (Nov 11/12; 18-hole unofficial event for three 3-player teams representing PGA, LPGA and Champions Tours; team score based on best two individual scores vs par for each hole). Winners: LPGA Tour (-17; Natalie Gulbis, Cristie Kerr & Stacy Lewis, who shared $500,000). Second: Champions Tour (-16; Fred Funk, Bernhard Langer & Kenny Perry). Third: PGA Tour (-8; Jason Day, Billy Horschel & Boo Weekley). [Rio Secco GC, nr Las Vegas, NV].
Team Events
Wendy's
Played as the Wendy's 3-Tour Challenge (Nov 12/13; 18-hole unofficial event for three 3-player teams representing PGA, LPGA and Champions Tours; team score based on best two individual scores vs par for each hole). PGA Tour (-19; Jason Day, Nick Watney & Davis Love III, who shared $500,000) tied with the LPGA Tour (-19; Stacy Lewis, Natalie Gulbis & Cristie Kerr). Day beat Lewis with a birdie at the second playoff hole. Third: Champions Tour (-13; Fred Funk, Bernhard Langer & Tom Lehman). [Rio Secco GC, nr Las Vegas, NV].
Team Events
Wendy's
Played as the Wendy's 3-Tour Challenge (Nov 7/8; 18-hole unofficial event for three 3-player teams representing PGA, LPGA and Champions Tours; team score based on best two individual scores vs par for each hole). Winners: Champions Tour (-15; Mark Calcavecchia, Jay Haas & Kenny Perry, who shared $500,000). Second: LPGA Tour (-14; Natalie Gulbis, Cristie Kerr & Paula Creamer). Third: PGA Tour (-12; Boo Weekley, Jonathan Byrd & Gary Woodland). [Rio Secco GC, nr Las Vegas, NV].
Team Events
Wendy's
Played as the Wendy's 3-Tour Challenge (Nov 8/9; 18-hole unofficial event for three 3-player teams representing PGA, LPGA and Champions Tours; team score based on best two individual scores vs par for each hole). Winners: PGA Tour (-14; Bubba Watson, Boo Weekley & Dustin Johnson, who shared $500,000). Second: Champions Tour (-13; Nick Price, Bernhard Langer & Kenny Perry, who shared $270,000). Third: LPGA Tour (-11; Natalie Gulbis, Cristie Kerr & Suzann Pettersen, who shared $230,000). [Rio Secco GC, nr Las Vegas, NV].
Team Events
Wendy's
Played as the Wendy's 3-Tour Challenge (Nov 10; TV screening Dec 19/20; 18-hole unofficial event for three 3-player teams representing PGA, LPGA and Champions Tours; team score based on best two individual scores vs par for each hole). Winners: LPGA Tour (-17; Natalie Gulbis, Cristie Kerr & Suzann Pettersen, who shared $400,000). Second: Champions Tour (-16; Nick Price, Jay Haas & Fred Funk, who shared $330,000). Third: PGA Tour (Stewart Cink, Fred Couples & Bubba Watson, who shared $270,000). [Rio Secco GC, nr Las Vegas, NV].
Team Events
Wendy's
Played as the Wendy's 3-Tour Challenge (Nov 11; TV screening Dec 13/14; 18-hole unofficial event for three 3-player teams representing PGA, LPGA and Champions Tours; played in two rounds of nine holes per round). Winners: Champions Tour (-17; Fred Funk, Jay Haas, Nick Price, who shared $500,000). Second: PGA Tour (-13; Kenny Perry, Stewart Cink & Rocco Mediate, who shared $175,000). Third: LPGA Tour (-4; Helen Alfredsson, Natalie Gulbis & Cristie Kerr, who shared $175,000). [Rio Secco GC, nr Las Vegas, NV].
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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