Fancourt (The Links)
The main tournaments played at Fancourt (The Links) are shown in the table below, which also includes relevant information on the winners, their scores and prize money.
Africa
Volvo
Played as the Volvo Golf Champions (Jan 19-22; Eurpn/Sunshine Trs event). Branden Grace (RSA) beat Retief Goosen (RSA) and Ernie Els (RSA) with a birdie at the first playoff hole, to win his second European Tour title. Grace became the first golfer since Fred Couples (1995) to win his first two European titles back-to-back. [Links course, Fancourt, George, Western Cape, RSA].
Europe
Berenberg
Played as the inaugural Berenberg Bank Masters (March 26-28). Second-placed Bobby Lincoln (RSA) and Sam Torrance (Scot) finished 3 shots behind Ruangkit (Thai), who became the first player since Tommy Horton (in 1997) to win three straight European Snr Tour events. [Links course, Fancourt, George, Western Cape, RSA].
Africa
SA Airways
Played as the South African Airways Open (Dec 15-18; Eurpn/Sunshine Trs event; Eurpn Tr 2006 season). Second-placed Ernie Els (RSA) finished 1 shot behind Goosen (RSA). [Links course, Fancourt, George, Western Cape, RSA].
Team Events
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Played as the inaugural Women's World Cup of Golf (Feb 11-13; mixed format of foursomes, fourballs and strokeplay). Second-placed South Korea (Jeong Jang & Bo Bae Song) and Philippines (Dorothy Delasin & Jennifer Rosales) finished 2 shots behind Japan (Rui Kitada & Ai Miyazato). This first playing of the Women's World Cup came 52 years after the first playing of the men's World Cup. [Links course, Fancourt, George, Western Cape, RSA].
Team Events
PGA Tour
The Presidents Cup (5th) (Nov 20-23). USA vs International Team (non-US, non-European). 12 top professionals per team competing over four days in a total of 11 fourball matches, 11 foursomes, and 12 singles. Non-playing captains: Jack Nicklaus (USA); Gary Player (RSA/Intl). [Links course, Fancourt, George, Western Cape, RSA].
Overall result: USA 17, Intl team 17. After the two teams had tied on 17-17, a sudden-death playoff between Tiger Woods and Ernie Els was hastily arranged. The playoff lasted three holes without producing a winner. In the gathering darkness no further play was possible, so captains Nicklaus and Player decided the cup would be shared, rather than being retained by the USA as the holders.
Sunday singles (home player stated first): Mike Weir (Can) lost to Jim Furyk 3&1; Tim Clark (RSA) lost to Jerry Kelly 1 hole; Nick Price (Zim) lost to Kenny Perry 1 hole; Kyung-Ju "K.J." Choi (S Kor) bt Justin Leonard 4&2; Adam Scott (Aus) lost to Charles Howell III 5&4; Stephen Leaney (Aus) lost to Jay Haas 4&3; Retief Goosen (RSA) bt Phil Mickelson 2&1; Peter Lonard (Aus) bt Fred Funk 4&3; Stuart Appleby (Aus) lost to Chris DiMarco 1 hole; Vijay Singh (Fiji) bt David Toms 4&3; Ernie Els (RSA) lost to Tiger Woods 4&3; Robert Allenby (Aus) halved with Davis Love III.
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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