1975 - Men Europe
The winners in the category "1975 - Men Europe" are shown in the table below, which also includes relevant information on venues, scores and prize money.
Europe
Benson & Hedges
Played as the Benson & Hedges Festival Open (Aug 13-16). Second-placed Maurice Bembridge (Eng) finished 1 shot behind first-time European Tour winner Fernández (Arg). [Fulford GC, York, North Yorkshire].
Europe
Penfold
Played as the Penfold PGA Championship (May 23-26). Second-placed Eamonn Darcy (Ire) finished 2 shots behind Palmer (USA), the event's first winner from outside UK or Ireland. [Royal St George's GC, Sandwich, Kent].
Europe
Dunlop
Played as the Dunlop Masters (Oct 1-4). Second-placed Dale Hayes (RSA) finished 2 shots behind defending champion Gallacher (Scot). [Ganton GC, nr Scarborough, North Yorkshire].
Europe
Sun Alliance
Played as the Sun Alliance Match Play Championship (Sept 3-6). Polland (N.Ire) beat Peter Butler (Eng) at the 23rd hole in the final, to record his second European Tour win. [Lindrick GC, Worksop, Nottinghamshire].
Europe
Double Diamond
Played as the Double Diamond Strokeplay (Sept 23/24; 36-hole strokeplay event that preceded the Double Diamond Intl team event). Second-placed Martin Foster (Eng) and Dale Hayes (RSA) finished 3 shots behind Dawson (Eng), who recorded his first and only European Tour win. [Ailsa course, Turnberry Resort, Ayrshire].
Europe
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Played as the Dutch Open (Aug 7-10). In a South African dominated Dutch Open, second-placed Dale Hayes (RSA) and Simon Hobday (RSA) finished 2 shots behind Baiocchi (RSA), who claimed his second European Tour win. [Hilversumsche GC, Hilversum, nr Amsterdam].
Europe
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Played as the Swiss Open. In a South Africa dominated Swiss Open, second-placed Gary Player (RSA), Tienie Britz (RSA) and Bernard Gallacher (Scot) finished 1 shot behind Hayes (RSA). [GC Crans-sur-Sierre, Crans-Montana, Switzerland].
Europe
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Played as the French Open. Second-placed Neil Coles (Eng), Eamonn Darcy (Ire), John O'Leary (Ire) and Dale Hayes (RSA) finished 2 shots behind Barnes (Scot). [Vallée course, Racing Club de France (RCF), La Boulie GC, Versailles, nr Paris].
Europe
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Played as the German Open. Second-placed Lon Hinkle (USA) and Bob Shearer (Aus) finished 7 shots behind Bembridge (Eng). [Club zur Vahr, Garlstedt, nr Bremen].
Europe
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Played as the Hassan II Trophy (unofficial limited-field event). Tommy Aaron (USA) finished in second place behind Casper (USA), who won this event for the second time in three years. [Red course, Royal Golf Dar Es Salam, Rabat, Morocco].
Europe
Carroll & Co.
Played as Carroll's Irish Open (the first Irish Open since 1953; now with P.J. Carroll & Co. as title sponsor). Second-placed Harry Bannerman (Scot) finished 1 shot behind O'Connor Jr (Ire). [Woodbrook GC, nr Bray, Co. Wicklow].
Europe
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Played as the Italian Open. Second-placed Brian Barnes (Scot) finished 1 shot behind Casper (USA), who recorded his first (and only) win in an official European Tour event (Casper also won the unofficial Trophee Lancome in 1974). [Red course, GC Monticello, Cassina Rizzardi, nr Como].
Europe
Kerrygold
Played as the Kerrygold International Classic (Sept 11-14). George Burns (USA) beat John Fowler (Eng) with a par on the second playoff hole, to record the second of his two European Tour wins. [Waterville Links, Co. Kerry, Ireland].
Europe
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Played as the Madrid Open. Second-placed Dale Hayes (RSA) finished 3 shots behind Shearer (Aus). Tournament reduced to just 36-holes due to bad weather. [GC Lomas-Bosque, Villaviciosa de Odón, nr Madrid].
Europe
Martini
Played as the Martini International (June 11-14). Christy O'Connor Jr (Ire) and Ian Stanley (Aus) finished in a tie for first place. Bob Shearer (Aus) and Guy Hunt (Eng) finished 1 shot further back in joint third place. This was Stanley's first and only European Tour win. [Royal North Devon GC, Westward Ho!, Bideford, Devon].
Europe
Martini
Played as the Martini International (June 11-14). Christy O'Connor Jr (Ire) and Ian Stanley (Aus) finished in a tie for first place. Bob Shearer (Aus) and Guy Hunt (Eng) finished 1 shot further back in joint third place. This was the first of O'Connor's four European Tour wins. [Royal North Devon GC, Westward Ho!, Bideford, Devon].
Europe
Piccadilly
Played as the Piccadilly Medal (May 7-10; medal match play format). Shearer (Aus) beat Andries Oosthuizen (RSA, amateur) at the first playoff hole, after both players scored 70 in the 18-hole final. [Coventry GC, Finham, Coventry, Warwicks].
Europe
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Played as the Portuguese Open (Apr 8-11; European Tr season-opener). Second-placed Vicente Fernández (Arg) finished 3 shots behind 29-year-old Hal Underwood (USA), who recorded his first and only European Tour win. [Penina Resort, Portimao, Algarve, Portugal].
Europe
Scandinavian Enterprise
Played as the Scandinavian Enterprise Open (July 24-27). George Burns (USA) beat Graham Marsh (Aus) playoff, to record the first of his two European Tour wins. [Bokskogens GC, Bara, nr Malmo, Sweden].
Europe
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Played as the Spanish Open. Second-placed John Fourie (RSA) finished 1 shot behind Palmer (USA). [South course, La Manga Club, nr Cartagena, Murcia].
Europe
Lancome
Played as the Trophee Lancome. Won by Gary Player (RSA). [Golf de Saint-Nom-La-Bretèche, nr Paris, France].
Europe
Piccadilly
Played as the Piccadilly World Match Play Championship (Oct 9-11; field of eight players). Defending champion Irwin (USA) beat Al Geiberger (USA) 4 and 2 in the 36-hole 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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