1969 - Men Europe
The winners in the category "1969 - Men Europe" are shown in the table below, which also includes relevant information on venues, scores and prize money.
Europe
Agfacolor
Played as the Agfacolor Film Tournament (May 22-24). Second-placed Bernard Gallacher (Scot) finished 3 shots behind 23-year-old Brian Barnes (Scot), who recorded his first win on the British professional tour. [Stoke Park CC, Stoke Poges, Bucks].
Europe
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Played as the inaugural Algarve Open (March 20-22). Second-placed Harry Bannerman (Scot) and John Garner (Eng) finished 3 shots behind Bernard Hunt (Eng). [Penina Resort, Portimao, Algarve, Portugal].
Europe
Schweppes
Played as the Schweppes PGA Championship (May 13-17; the first year the PGA Championship was an entirely open event for professionals from any country). Second-placed John Garner (Eng) and Guy Wolstenholme (Eng) finished 1 shot behind 20-year-old Gallacher (Scot). [Ashburnham GC, Burry Port, Carmarthenshire, Wales].
Europe
Bowmaker
Played as the Bowmaker £4000 Tournament (a 36-hole pro-am event). Tony Grubb (Eng) and Brian Huggett (Wales) finished in a tie for first place. Peter Butler (Eng) and George Will (Scot) finished 1 shot further back in joint third place. [Sunningdale GC, Sunningdale, Berks].
Europe
Bowmaker
Played as the Bowmaker £4000 Tournament (a 36-hole pro-am event). Tony Grubb (Eng) and Brian Huggett (Wales) finished in a tie for first place. Peter Butler (Eng) and George Will (Scot) finished 1 shot further back in joint third place. [Sunningdale GC, Sunningdale, Berks].
Europe
Dunlop
Played as the Dunlop Masters (Sept 11-13). Second-placed Peter Butler (Eng) finished 3 shots behind Legrange (RSA). [Little Aston GC, Streetly, Sutton Coldfield, Warwicks].
Europe
News of the World
Played as the News of the World Matchplay (Sept 4-7). Bembridge (Eng) beat Dai Rees (Wales) 6 & 5 in the 18-hole final. [Old course, Walton Heath GC, Walton on the Hill, Surrey].
Europe
Carroll & Co.
Played as the Carroll's International. Second-placed Bernard Gallacher (Scot) finished 1 shot behind R.D.B.M. "Ronnie" Shade (Scot), whose initials and straight hitting gave rise to his nickname "Right Down the Bloddy Middle." [Woodbrook GC, nr Bray, Co. Wicklow].
Europe
Daks
Played as the Daks Tournament. Second-placed Bernard Gallacher (Scot) finished 2 shots behind Huggett (Wales). [West course, Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Surrey].
Europe
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Played as the Dutch Open (50th). Second-placed Barry Franklin (RSA) finished 5 shots behind Wolstenholme (Eng). [Utrechtse GC "De Pan," Bosch en Duin, nr Utrecht].
Europe
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Played as the Swiss Open. Gerhard Koening (Ger) finished in second place behind defending champion Bernardini (Ita). [GC Crans-sur-Sierre, Crans-Montana, Switzerland].
Europe
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Played as the Open de France. Jean Garaïalde (Fra) beat Roberto De Vicenzo (Arg) in a playoff. [Golf de Saint-Nom-La-Bretèche, nr Paris, France].
Europe
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Played as the German Open. Won by Jean Garaïalde (Fra). [Frankfurter GC, Niederrad, Frankfurt am Main].
Europe
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Played as the Madrid Open. Won by Ramon Sota (Esp). [Club Jarama R.A.C.E., San Sebastian de los Reyes, nr Madrid].
Europe
Martini
Played as the Martini International (June 12-15). Gordon "Alex" Caygill (Eng) and Graham Henning (RSA) finished in a tie for first place. John Garner (Eng) finished 2 shots further back in third place. [Queen's Park GC, Bournemouth, Dorset].
Europe
Martini
Played as the Martini International (June 12-15). Gordon "Alex" Caygill (Eng) and Graham Henning (RSA) finished in a tie for first place. John Garner (Eng) finished 2 shots further back in third place. [Queen's Park GC, Bournemouth, Dorset].
Europe
Penfold
Played as the Penfold Tournament. Second-placed Christy O'Connor Sr (Ire) finished 2 shots behind Gordon "Alex" Caygill (Eng). [Hill Barn GC, Worthing, W Sussex].
Europe
Piccadilly
Played as the Piccadilly Medal (July 16-19; medal match play format). Peter Alliss (Eng) beat George Will (Scot) at the 37th hole, after they had both scored 149 in the 36-hole final. [Prince's GC, Sandwich, Kent].
Europe
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Played as the Portuguese Open. Won by Ramón Sota (Esp), who recorded his second win in this event. [Estoril GC, Estoril, Portugal].
Europe
R.T.V. Rentals
Played as the (last) R.T.V. International Trophy (Aug 7-10). Second-placed Bernard Hunt (Eng) and Cobie Legrange (RSA) finished 3 shots behind Peter Butler (Eng). [Cork GC, Co. Cork. Also known as "Little Island"].
Europe
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Played as the Spanish Open. Won by Jean Garaialde (Fra). [Club Jarama R.A.C.E., San Sebastian de los Reyes, nr Madrid]
Europe
WD & HO Wills
Played as the W.D. & H.O. Wills Tournament (Aug 14-16). Second-placed Christy O'Connor Snr (Ire) finished 1 shot behind Gallacher (Scot). [High course, Moor Park GC, Rickmansworth, Herts].
Europe
Piccadilly
Played as the Piccadilly World Match Play Championship (Oct 9-11; field of eight players). Bob Charles (NZ) beat Gene Littler (USA) at the 37th hole in the final. [West course, Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Surrey].
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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