Vasatorp (Tournament)
The main tournaments played at Vasatorp (Tournament) are shown in the table below, which also includes relevant information on the winners, their scores and prize money.
Amateur
EGA
Played as the European Amateur Championship (June 25-28). Second-placed 24-year-old Kristian Bressum (Den) finished 5 shots behind 21-year-old Filip Jakubčík (Czech), who became the first Czech winner of this event. [Tournament course, Vasatorps GK, Helsingborg, Sweden].
Europe
Volvo
Played as the Volvo Car Scandinavian Mixed (June 6-9; Eurpn Tr/Ladies Eurpn Tr event; men and women individually competing for the same trophy and same prize money). Second-placed Sebastian Söderberg (Swe) finished 1 shot behind Linn Grant (Swe), who chipped in for birdie on the final hole, to win this mixed European Tour/LET event for the second time in three years. By contrast, Söderberg missed a 15-inch putt at the last, which would have forced a playoff. He started the day 8 shots ahead of the field. [Tournament course, Vasatorps GK, Helsingborg, Sweden].
Europe
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Played as the Helsingborg Open (Sept 3-6; next played in 2023). Second-placed Ashley Simon (RSA) finished 1 shot behind first-time Ladies European Tour winner Nicole Broch Larsen (Den; known as Nicole Broch Estrup after marrying in 2021). [Tournament course, Vasatorps GK, Helsingborg, Sweden].
Europe
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Played as the Helsingborg Open (Sept 4-7). Second-placed and defending champion Rebecca Artis (Aus) finished 7 shots behind wire-to-wire winner Schreefel (Neth), who celebrated her first Ladies European Tour win. [Tournament course, Vasatorps GK, Helsingborg, Sweden].
Europe
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Played as the Helsingborg Open (Sept 5-8; first time as a Ladies European Tour event). Second-placed Caroline Hedwall (Swe) finished 1 shot behind first-time LET winner Rebecca Artis (Aus). [Tournament course, Vasatorps GK, Helsingborg, Sweden].
Europe
Compaq
Played as the Compaq Open (Aug 15-18). Second-placed Sophie Gustafson (Swe) finished 4 shots behind Sörenstam (Swe), who recorded her third win in this event. [Vasatorps GK, Helsingborg, Sweden].
Europe
Scandinavian Enterprise
Played as the Scandinavian Enterprise Open (July 3-6). Second-placed Mark James (Eng) finished 3 shots behind Norman (Aus). [Vasatorps GK, Helsingborg, Sweden].
Europe
Scandinavian Enterprise
Played as the Scandinavian Enterprise Open (July 5-8). Second-placed and defending champion Seve Ballesteros (Esp) finished 3 shots behind Lyle (Scot), who recorded his second European Tour win. [Vasatorps GK, Helsingborg, Sweden].
Europe
Scandinavian Enterprise
Played as the Scandinavian Enterprise Open (Aug 3-6). Second-placed Dale Hayes (RSA) finished 1 shot behind Ballesteros (Esp). [Vasatorps GK, Helsingborg, Sweden].
Women’s (British) Open: the last women’s major championship of the season is hosted by Royal Porthcawl GC. It’s the first time this fabulous seaside links course has hosted the event (July 31-Aug 3).
Walker Cup: the 50th playing of this prestigious men’s amateur event sees the GB&I go head-to-head against the defending USA team at Cypress Point Club, California (Sept 6-7).
After that, all eyes turn to Bethpage State Park on Long Island, NY, where the American and defending European professional teams engage in the 45th Ryder Cup (Sept 27-29).
Lottie Woad: 21-year-old Woad burst onto the professional scene in July, with wins in the Women’s Irish Open (as an amateur) and three weeks later in the Women’s Scottish Open (as a professional). She nearly picked-up a major championship, placing third in The Evian in the same month.
Pádraig Harrington: the ever-likeable Irishman added the (British) Senior Open Championship title to his stellar array of tournament successes. His win came on Sunningdale’s spectacular Old Course. Harrington had already bagged the U.S. Senior Open title in June this year.
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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