1996 - Men (All)
The winners in the category "1996 - Men (All)" are shown in the table below, which also includes relevant information on venues, scores and prize money.
Majors
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The Masters Tournament (60th) (April 11-14). Greg Norman (Aus) finished 5 shots behind Faldo (Eng). Faldo entered the final round six shots behind Norman, and went on to win by five to claim his third Masters green jacket. [Augusta National GC, Augusta, GA].
Majors
R&A
The Open Championship (125th) (July 18-21). Second-placed Mark McCumber (USA) and Ernie Els (RSA) finished 2 shots behind first-time major championship winner Lehman (USA). [Royal Lytham & St Annes GC, nr Blackpool, Lancs].
Majors
USGA
The US Open (96th) (June 13-16). Second-placed Tom Lehman (USA) and Davis Love III (USA) finished 1 shot behind first-time major championship winner Jones (USA). Jones won a playoff in a regional qualifier to earn a place in this US Open. [South course, Oakland Hills CC, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan].
Majors
PGA of America
The US PGA Championship (78th) (Aug 8-11). Brooks (USA) beat Kenny Perry (USA) with a birdie at the first playoff hole (par-5 18th), to record his first major championship win. [Valhalla GC, Louisville, KY].
Amateur
R&A
The Amateur Championship (101st). Bladon (Eng) beat Roger Beames (Scot) by 1 hole in the final. [Ailsa course, Turnberry Resort, Ayrshire].
Amateur
R&A
Played as the Boys Amateur Championship. Ferrie (Eng) beat Mark Pilkington (Wales) 2 and 1 in the 36-hole final match. [Littlestone GC, Littlestone, Kent, England].
Amateur
EGA
Played as the European Amateur Championship. Second-placed Maarten Lafeber (Neth) and Howard Barclay (Scot) finished 1 shot behind Olsson (Den). [Karlstad GK, Karlstad, Sweden].
Amateur
USGA
The US Amateur Championship (96th) (Aug 19-25). Tiger Woods (USA) beat Steve Scott (USA) at the 38th hole in the final. This was the third of three consecutive US Amateur titles won by Woods. [Witch Hollow course, Pumpkin Ridge GC, nr Portland, OR].
America
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Played as the inaugural Greater Vancouver Open (Aug 22-25). Second-placed Lee Janzen (USA), Taylor Smith (USA) and Emlyn Aubrey (USA) finished 1 shot behind Guy Boros (USA; son of Hall of Famer Julius Boros), who recorded his only PGA Tour win. [Ridge course, Northview G&CC, Surrey, Vancouver].
America
Chrysler
Played as the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic (Jan 17-21). Second-placed John Huston (USA) finished 1 shot behind Brooks (USA), who recorded his fifth PGA Tour win. [Indian Ridge CC, Palm Desert, CA. Earlier rounds also at: Bermuda Dunes CC; Indian Wells CC; Tamarisk CC].
America
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Played as the Argentine Open (Abierto de la Republica/Argentina). Tim Herron (USA) finished in second place behind Martinez (Para). [Olivos GC, Pablo Nogués, Buenos Aires].
America
Office Depot
Played as the Bay Hill Invitational presented by Office Depot (March 14-17). Second-placed Jeff Maggert (USA) finished 1 shot behind first-time PGA Tour winner Goydos (USA). [Bay Hill Club, Orlando, FL].
America
BellSouth
Played as the BellSouth Classic (April 4-7). First-time PGA Tour winner Stankowski (USA) beat Brandel Chamblee (USA) with a birdie at the first playoff hole. [TPC Sugarloaf, Duluth, Georgia].
America
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Played as the B.C. Open (Sept 19-22). Funk (USA) beat Pete Jordan (USA) with a birdie at the first playoff hole. [En-Joie GC, Endicott, NY].
America
Motorola
Played as the Motorola Western Open (July 4-7). Second-placed Billy Andrade (USA) and Jay Don Blake (USA) finished 8 shots behind Steve Stricker (USA), who recorded his second PGA Tour win. [No.4 Dubsdread course, Cog Hill G&CC, Lemont, nr Chicago, IL].
America
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Played as the Brazil Open (Aberto do Brasil). Won by Felizardo (Brazil).
America
Buick
Played as the Buick Open (Aug 1-4). Second-placed Chip Beck (USA) finished 5 shots behind 24-year-old Justin Leonard (USA), who recorded his first PGA Tour win. [Warwick Hills G&CC, Grand Blanc, Michigan].
America
Bell
Played as the Bell Canadian Open (Sept 5-8). Second-placed David Duval (USA) finished 1 shot behind 28-year-old Dudley Hart (USA), who recorded the first of his two PGA Tour wins. Reduced to 54 holes due to weather. [Glen Abbey GC, Oakville, nr Toronto, Ont.].
America
MasterCard
Played as the MasterCard Colonial (May 16-19). Second-placed Jeff Sluman (USA) finished 2 shots behind Corey Pavin (USA). [Colonial CC, Ft Worth, TX].
Played as the Chile Open (Abierto de Chile). Won by Gonzalez (Arg).
America
GTE
Played as the GTE Byron Nelson Golf Classic (May 9-12). Second-placed Craig Parry (Aus) finished 2 shots behind Mickelson (USA). [TPC course, Four Seasons Resort Las Colinas, Irving, nr Dallas, TX. Early rounds also on the Cottonwood Valley course].
America
Honda
Played as the Honda Classic (March 6-10). Second-placed Mark McCumber (USA) finished 4 shots behind wire-to-wire winner Tim Herron (USA), who posted his first PGA Tour win. [Eagle Trace GC, Coral Springs, FL; at the time called TPC Eagle Trace].
America
Ryder
Played as the Doral Ryder Open (Feb 29-Mar 3). Second-placed Michael Bradley (USA) and Vijay Singh (Fiji) finished 2 shots behind Greg Norman (Aus), who recorded his third win in this event. [Blue Monster course, Doral Resort, Miami, FL].
America
Buick
Played as the Buick Invitational (Feb 8-11). Second-placed Phil Mickelson (USA) finished 2 shots behind Love (USA), who recorded his tenth PGA Tour win. [South course, Torrey Pines, La Jolla, CA].
America
Nissan
Played as the Nissan Open (Feb 22-25). Second-placed Mark Brooks (USA), Fred Couples (USA), Scott Simpson (USA) and Mark Wiebe (USA) finished 1 shot behind Stadler (USA). [Riviera CC, Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA].
America
MasterCard
Played as the MasterCard PGA Grand Slam of Golf (Nov 17/18; unofficial PGA Tour event for the season's four Major winners). Second-placed Steve Jones (US Open) finished 2 shots behind Lehman (The Open). Third with 139 was Nick Faldo (The Masters). Fourth with 147 was Mark Brooks (USA PGA). [Poipu Bay GC, Koloa, Kauai, Hawaiian Islands].
America
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Played as the Greater Milwaukee Open (Aug 29-Sep 1). Loren Roberts (USA) beat Jerry Kelly (USA) with a birdie at the first playoff hole. [Brown Deer Park GC, Brown Deer, nr Milwaukee, Wisc.].
America
MCI
Played as the MCI Classic (April 18-21). Second-placed Mark O'Meara (USA) finished 3 shots behind Roberts (USA). [Harbour Town Links, Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head, SC].
America
Shell
Played as the Shell Houston Open (May 2-5). Mark Brooks (USA) beat Jeff Maggert (USA) with a birdie at the first playoff hole. [Tournament course (known as TPC at The Woodlands), Woodlands CC, nr Houston, TX].
America
Diners Club
Played as the Diners Club Matches (Dec 13-15; unofficial post-season event involving four two-player teams from each of the LPGA, PGA and Snr PGA Tours; teams compete against other teams from their own tour). Defending champions Tom Lehman (USA) & Duffy Waldorf (USA) beat Scott Hoch (USA) & Kenny Perry (USA) 2 and 1 in the final of the PGA Tour matches. [Nicklaus Tournament (resort) course, PGA West, La Quinta, CA].
America
Diners Club
Played as the Diners Club Matches (Dec 13-15; unofficial post-season event involving four two-player teams from each of the LPGA, PGA and Snr PGA Tours; teams compete against other teams from their own tour). Defending champions Tom Lehman (USA) & Duffy Waldorf (USA) beat Scott Hoch (USA) & Kenny Perry (USA) 2 and 1 in the final of the PGA Tour matches. [Nicklaus Tournament (resort) course, PGA West, La Quinta, CA].
America
JCPenney
Played as the JCPenney Classic (Dec 5-8; two-person team event; one PGA Tr, one LPGA Tr). Second-placed teams of Joel Edwards (USA) & Missie McGeorge (USA) and Tiger Woods (USA) & Kelli Kuehne (USA) finished 1 shot behind winners Mike Hulbert (USA) & Donna Andrews (USA). Reduced to 54 holes due to bad weather. [Copperhead course, Innisbrook Resort, Palm Harbor, nr Tampa, FL].
America
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Played as the Quad City Classic (Sept 12-15). Second-placed Andrew Magee (USA) finished 2 shots behind Fiori (USA), who recorded his first PGA Tour victory in 14 years, and the last of his four PGA Tour wins. [Oakwood CC, Coal Valley, Quad Cities, IL].
America
Lincoln-Mercury
Played as the Lincoln-Mercury Kapalua International (Nov 7-10; unofficial post-season PGA Tour event). Second-placed Fred Couples (USA) finished 1 shot behind Stankowski (USA). [Plantation course, Kapalua Resort, Maui, Hawaii; Bay course also used for earlier rounds].
America
Kemper Insurance
Played as the Kemper Open (May 23-26). Second-placed Mark O'Meara (USA), Scott Hoch (USA), Brad Faxon (USA) and Grant Waite (NZ) finished 3 shots behind 29-year-old Steve Stricker (USA), who recorded his first PGA Tour win. [TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm, Potomac, nr Washington DC. At the time known as TPC Avenel].
America
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Played as The Memorial Tournament (May 30-Jun 2). Second-placed David Duval (USA) finished 2 shots behind Watson (USA). [Muirfield Village GC, Dublin, nr Columbus, OH].
America
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Played as the Mexican Open (Abierto Mexicano de Golf). Bob Tway (USA) finished in second place behind Cink (USA). [Club de Golf Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico].
America
Michelob
Played as the Michelob Championship at Kingsmill (July 11-14; formerly the Anheuser-Busch Golf Classic). Second-placed Tom Purtzer (USA) finished 4 shots behind Scott Hoch (USA). [River course, Kingsmill Resort, Williamsburg, VA].
America
CVS
Played as the CVS Charity Classic (July 25-28). Second-placed Russ Cochran (USA) finished 3 shots behind John Cook (USA). [Pleasant Valley CC, Sutton, MA].
America
Freeport-McDermott
Played as the Freeport-McDermott Classic (March 21-24). Second-placed Tom Watson (USA) finished 5 shots behind 30-year-old Scott McCarron (USA), who recorded his first PGA Tour win. [English Turn G&CC, New Orleans, LA].
America
AT&T
AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am cancelled in 1996 (scheduled for Feb 1-4, but cancelled after two rounds because of bad weather; at the point of cancellation Jeff Maggert was leading by 1 shot). [Pebble Beach Links, Monterey Peninsula, CA. Earlier rounds also at: Poppy Hills GC and Spyglass Hill GC].
America
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Played as the Peru Open (Abierto de Peru) (S America Tr event). Second-placed Pedro Martinez (Para) finished 1 shot behind Jonas (RSA/Can). [Los Inkas GC, Lima, Peru].
America
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Played as the Phoenix Open (Jan 24-27). Mickelson (USA) beat Justin Leonard (USA) with a birdie at the third playoff hole. [Stadium course, TPC Scottsdale, Phoenix, AZ].
America
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Played as The Players Championship (March 28-31). Second-placed Colin Montgomerie (Scot) and Tommy Tolles (USA) finished 4 shots behind Couples (USA). [Stadium Course, TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL].
America
Deposit Gauranty
Played as the Deposit Guaranty Golf Classic (July 18-21). Second-placed Kirk Triplett (USA) finished 1 shot behind Wood (USA), who recorded his only PGA Tour win. [Annandale GC, Madison, nr Jackson, Miss.].
America
Subaru
Played as the Subaru Sarazen World Open (Oct 31-Nov 3; PGA Tr unofficial money event). Scott Hoch (USA) finished in second place behind defending champion Nobilo (NZ). [Legends course, Chateau Elan GC, Braselton, Georgia].
America
Mercedes
Played as the Mercedes Championships (Jan 4-7; PGA Tour season opener). Second-placed Nick Faldo (Eng) and Scott Hoch (USA) finished 3 shots behind O'Meara (USA). [North course, La Costa Resort, Carlsbad, Calif. Now known as Champions course].
America
Franklin Templeton
Played as the Franklin Templeton Shark Shootout (Nov 15-17; played over three rounds: 1-alternate shot; 2-better ball; 3-scramble). Second-placed team of Craig Stadler (USA) & Lanny Wadkins (USA) finished 2 shots behind the winning team of Jay Haas (USA) & Tom Kite (USA). [Sherwood CC, Thousand Oaks, nr LA, Calif.].
America
Franklin Templeton
Played as the Franklin Templeton Shark Shootout (Nov 15-17; played over three rounds: 1-alternate shot; 2-better ball; 3-scramble). Second-placed team of Craig Stadler (USA) & Lanny Wadkins (USA) finished 2 shots behind the winning team of Jay Haas (USA) & Tom Kite (USA). [Sherwood CC, Thousand Oaks, nr LA, Calif.].
America
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Played as the Las Vegas Invitational (Oct 2-6). First-time PGA Tour winner Woods (USA) beat Davis Love III (USA) with a par at the first playoff hole. [TPC Summerlin, Las Vegas, NV. Earlier rounds also at: Las Vegas Hilton CC (now Las Vegas National GC) and Desert Inn CC (now Wynn G&CC)].
America
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Played as the Skins Game (Nov 30-Dec 1; four-man PGA Tour unofficial money event). Defending champion Couples (USA) won with a total of 9 skins worth $280,000. Second was Tom Watson (USA) 7 skins worth $220,000. Third was Tiger Woods (USA) 2 skins worth $40,000. John Daly (USA) was shut out with no skins. [Rancho La Quinta CC, Coachella Valley, California].
America
United Airlines
Played as the United Airlines Hawaiian Open (Feb 15-18). Jim Furyk (USA) beat Brad Faxon (USA) with a birdie at the third playoff hole, to record his second PGA Tour win. [Waialae CC, Honolulu, Hawaii].
America
Buick
Played as the Buick Challenge (Sept 26-29). 29-year-old Michael Bradley (USA) beat Fred Funk (USA), Davis Love III (USA), John Maginnes (USA) and Len Mattiace (USA) with a birdie at the first playoff hole, to record his first PGA Tour win. Saturday and Sunday play was rained out; Sunday playoff featured the leaders after Friday's second round. [Mountain View course, Callaway Gdns Resort, Pine Mtn, GA].
America
Buick
Played as the Buick Classic (June 6-9). Second-placed Steve Elkington (Aus), Tom Lehman (USA), Jeff Maggert (USA) and Craig Parry (Aus) finished 8 shots behind Els (RSA). [West course, Westchester CC, Rye, NY].
America
FedEx
Played as the FedEx St Jude Classic (June 20-23). Second-placed John Adams (USA) finished 8 shots behind Cook (USA). [TPC Southwind, Memphis, TN].
America
La Cantera
Played as the LaCantera Texas Open (Oct 10-13). Second-placed Jay Haas (USA) finished 1 shot behind 38-year-old David Ogrin (USA), who recorded his first and only PGA Tour win. [Resort course, La Cantera GC, San Antonio, TX].
America
Sprint
Played as the Sprint International (Aug 15-18; modified stableford format). Rose (USA) beat Brad Faxon (USA) with a 25-foot eagle putt at the third playoff hole (par-5 17th), to record his only win on the PGA Tour. [Castle Pines GC, Castle Rock, nr Denver, Colorado].
America
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Played as the Tour Championship (Oct 24-27). Second-placed Brad Faxon (USA) finished 6 shots behind Tom Lehman (USA), who recorded the fourth of his five PGA Tour wins. [Southern Hills CC, Tulsa, Oklahoma].
America
Canon
Played as the Canon Greater Hartford Open (June 27-30). Second-placed Tom Kite (USA) finished 4 shots behind Donald Albert "D.A." Weibring (USA), who recorded the last of his five PGA Tour victories. [TPC River Highlands, Cromwell, CT].
America
Nortel
Played as the Nortel Open (Jan 11-14). Second-placed Bob Tway (USA) finished 2 shots behind defending champion Phil Mickelson (USA), who recorded his third win in this event. [Catalina course, Tucson National Resort, Tucson, AZ; first two days also used Starr Pass GC].
America
Oldsmobile
Played as the Walt Disney World/Oldsmobile Classic (Oct 17-20). Second-placed Payne Stewart (USA) finished 1 shot behind Tiger Woods (USA), who recorded his second PGA Tour win, just two weeks after his first. [Magnolia course, Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL. Earlier rounds also played on the Palm course].
America
Andersen Consulting
The Andersen Consulting World Championship of Golf was not played in 1996; although regional qualifiers were played to produce four contestants for the semi-final and final stage on Jan 3/4, 1997 at Grayhawk GC, Scottsdale, AZ.
America
NEC
Played as the NEC World Series of Golf (Aug 22-25). Second-placed Billy Mayfair (USA), Steve Stricker (USA) and Duffy Waldorf (USA) finished 3 shots behind Phil Mickelson (USA). [South course, Firestone CC, Akron, Ohio].
America
Chrysler
Played as the Greater Greensboro Chrysler Classic (April 25-28). Second-placed Duffy Waldorf (USA) finished 2 shots behind O'Meara (USA). [Forest Oaks CC, Greensboro, NC].
Europe
Hohe Brucke
Played as the Hohe Brucke Open (Aug 8-11; Eurpn Tr event). Second-placed David Lynn (Eng) and Juan Carlos Pinero (Esp) finished 1 shot behind McGinley (Ire). [Waldviertel course, Golfresort Haugschlag, Lower Austria].
Europe
Benson & Hedges
Played as the Benson & Hedges International Open (May 16-19). Second-placed Jon Robson (Eng) finished 1 shot behind Ames (T&T/Can), who recorded the second of his two European Tour wins. [The Oxfordshire, Milton Common, nr Oxford].
Europe
BMW
Played as the BMW International Open (June 20-23). Second-placed Richard Greene (Aus) finished 1 shot behind 36-year-old Marc Farry (Fra), who recorded his first and only European Tour win. Event reduced to 36 holes due to bad weather. [St Eurach L&GC, Iffeldorf, Bavaria, Germany].
Europe
Volvo
Played as the Volvo PGA Championship (May 24-27). Second-placed Nick Faldo (Eng) and Paul Lawrie (Scot) finished 2 shots behind Rocca (Italy), who recorded four sub-70 rounds to become the first Italian to win the PGA Championship. [West course, Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Surrey].
Europe
One-2-One
Played as the One-2-One British Masters (50th) (Aug 28-31). Allenby (Aus) beat Miguel Angel Martin (Esp) at the first playoff hole, to record the last of his four European Tour wins. [Collingtree Park GC, Northampton, Northants].
Europe
Air France
Played as the Air France Cannes Open (April 18-21). Second-placed David Carter (Eng) finished 2 shots behind Russell (Scot), who recorded his only win on the European Tour. [Royal Mougins Golf Resort, Mougins, nr Cannes, France].
Europe
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Played as the Catalan Open (Feb 29-Mar 3). Second-placed Fernando Roca (Esp) finished 1 shot behind first-time European Tour winner Lawrie (Scot). Reduced to 36 holes due to bad weather. [GC Bonmont, nr Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain].
Europe
Chemapol
Played as the Chemapol Trophy Czech Open (Aug 15-18; Eurpn Tr event). Second-placed Daniel Chopra (Swe) finished 1 shot behind Lomas (Eng). [Royal GC Mariánské Lázně, Marienbad, Karlovy Vary, Czech; at the time known as GC Mariánské Lázně].
Europe
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Played as the Dubai Desert Classic (March 14-17; European Tour event). Second-placed Miguel Ángel Jiménez (Esp) finished 1 shot behind Colin Montgomerie (Scot), who recorded his tenth European Tour win. [Majlis course, Emirates GC, Dubai, UAE].
Europe
Sun Microsystems
Played as the Sun Microsystems Dutch Open (July 25-28). Second-placed and defending champion Scott Hoch (USA) finished 1 shot behind McNulty (Zim). [Hilversumsche GC, Hilversum, nr Amsterdam].
Europe
Alamo
Played as the Alamo English Open (June 6-9). Second-placed Ross McFarlane (Eng) and Colin Montgomerie (Scot) finished 1 shot behind Robert Allenby (Aus), who recorded his second European Tour win. [Arden course, Forest of Arden CC, Meriden, nr Birmingham].
Europe
Canon
Played as the Canon European Masters (combined with the Swiss Open). Second-placed Sam Torrance (Scot) finished 4 shots behind Montgomerie (Scot). [GC Crans-sur-Sierre, Crans-Montana, Switzerland].
Europe
Smurfit
Played as the Smurfit European Open (Sept 26-29). Second-placed Costantino Rocca (Italy) finished 1 shot behind Per-Ulrik Johansson (Swe). [Palmer North course, K Club, Straffan, nr Dublin].
Europe
Peugeot
Played as the Peugeot Open de France. Allenby (Aus) beat Berhard Langer (Ger) with a birdie at the first playoff hole. [Albatros course, Golf National, Guyancourt, nr Paris].
Europe
Linde
Played as the Linde German Masters (Oct 3-6). Second-placed Mark Davis (Eng) finished 1 shot behind Clarke (N.Ire), who recorded his second European Tour win. [Berliner G&CC Motzener See, Motzen, nr Berlin].
Europe
Volvo
Played as the Volvo German Open (June 22-25). Second-placed Thomas Gogele (Ger), Robert Karlsson (Swe), Iain Pyman (Eng) and Fernando Roca (Esp) finished 6 shots behind Ian Woosnam (Wales). Tournament reduced to 54 holes due to bad weather. [Golf Nippenburg, Schwieberdingen, nr Stuttgart; at the time known as Schloss Nippenburg].
Europe
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Played as the inaugural Slaley Hall Northumberland Challenge (June 13-16). Second-placed Ross Drummond (Scot) finished 2 shots behind first-time European Tour winner Goosen (RSA). [Hunting course, Slaley Hall Resort, Hexham, Northumberland].
Europe
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Played as the Hassan II Trophy (Nov 7-10; unofficial limited-field event). Second-placed Wayne Westner (RSA) and defending champion Nick Price (Zim) finished 2 shots behind Garrido (Esp). [Red course, Royal Golf Dar Es Salam, Rabat, Morocco].
Europe
Murphy's
Played as Murphy's Irish Open. Second-placed Andrew Oldcorn (Scot) and Wayne Riley (Aus) finished 1 shot behind Montgomerie (Scot). This was the first of three Irish Open wins for Montgomerie. [Druids Glen course, Druids Glen Resort, Co. Wicklow, Ireland].
Europe
Conte of Florence
Played as the Conte of Florence Italian Open. Second-placed Patrik Sjoland (Swe) finished 1 shot behind Payne (Eng). [GC Bergamo L'Albenza, Almenno San Bartolomeo, nr Bergamo].
Europe
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Played as the Madeira Island Open (March 28-31). Second-placed Paul Affleck (Wales) finished 1 shot behind Sandelin (Swe), who recorded his second European Tour win. [Santo da Serra GC, Machico, Madeira; at the time known as GC Madeira].
Europe
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Played as the Moroccan Open (March 7-10). Second-placed Eduardo Romero (Arg) finished 1 shot behind Hedblom (Swe), who recorded the first of his three European Tour wins. [Royal Golf Dar Es Salam, Rabat, Morocco].
Europe
Novotel/Perrier
Played as the Open Novotel Perrier (Oct 17-20; Eurpn Tr unofficial money event over 90 holes; two-man teams playing fourball, foursome and greensome formats). Second-placed team of Richard Boxall (Eng) & Derrick Cooper (Eng) finished 1 shot behind Jonathan Lomas (Eng) & Steven Bottomley (Eng). [Châteaux course, Golf du Médoc, nr Bordeaux].
Europe
Novotel/Perrier
Played as the Open Novotel Perrier (Oct 17-20; Eurpn Tr unofficial money event over 90 holes; two-man teams playing fourball, foursome and greensome formats). Second-placed team of Richard Boxall (Eng) & Derrick Cooper (Eng) finished 1 shot behind Jonathan Lomas (Eng) & Steven Bottomley (Eng). [Châteaux course, Golf du Médoc, nr Bordeaux].
Europe
Oki
Played as the Oki Pro-Am (Oct 10-13). Second-placed Ángel Cabrera (Arg) finished 1 shot behind Kite (USA), who recorded the second of his two European Tour wins. [No.1 & 2 courses, Golf La Moraleja, Alcobendas, nr Madrid].
Europe
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Played as the Portuguese Open (March 21-14). Second-placed Mark Davis (Eng) and Martin Gates (Eng) finished 2 shots behind Wayne Riley (Aus), who recorded the second of his two European Tour wins. [No.1 course, Aroeira GC, Charneca da Caparica, Portugal; now called the Pines Classic course].
Europe
Sovereign
Played as the Sovereign Russian Open (Sept 5-8; Eurpn Challenge Tr event). Won by Carl Watts (Eng). Reduced to 54 holes due to bad weather. [Moscow CC, Nakhabino, nr Moscow].
Europe
Volvo
Played as the Volvo Scandinavian Masters (Aug 1-4). 23-year-old Lee Westwood (Eng) beat Russell Claydon (Eng) with a birdie at the second playoff hole, to record his first European Tour win. Paul Broadhurst (Eng) was eliminated at the first playoff hole. [Forsgården Golfklubb, Kungsbacka, nr Gothenburg].
Played as the Scottish Open (July 10-13). Second-placed Andrew Coltart (Scot) finished 4 shots behind Ian Woosnam (Wales), who won this title for the third time. [Championship course, Carnoustie Golf Links, Angus].
Europe
Loch Lomond
Played as the inaugural Loch Lomond World Invitational (Sept 19-22; subsequently designated as the second Scottish Open of 1996; played at Loch Lomond, the host venue for the next 14 Scottish Opens). Second-placed Jean Van de Velde (Fra) finished 1 shot behind 25-year-old Thomas Bjørn (Den), who recorded his first European Tour win. [Loch Lomond GC, Luss, Dunbartonshire].
Europe
Peugeot
Played as the Peugeot Spanish Open. Second-placed Gordon Brand Jr (Scot) finished 4 shots behind Harrington (Ire). [Club de Campo Villa de Madrid, Madrid, Spain].
Europe
Deutsche Bank
Played as the Deutsche Bank Open TPC of Europe (May 30-Jun 2). Second-placed Colin Montgomerie (Scot) finished 1 shot behind Nobilo (NZ), who recorded the last of his five European Tour wins. [Gut Kaden G&LC, Alveslohe, nr Hamburg].
Europe
Lancome
Played as the Trophee Lancome. Won by Jesper Parnevik (Swe). [Golf de Saint-Nom-La-Bretèche, nr Paris, France].
Europe
Turespana
Played as the Turespana Masters (April 25-28). First-time European Tour winner Borrego (Esp) beat Tony Johnstone (Zim) with a par at the third playoff hole. [Parador de El Saler, nr Valencia, Spain].
Europe
Volvo
Played as the Volvo Masters (Oct 24-27; Eurpn Tr season-ending event). Second-placed José Cóceres (Arg), Sam Torrance (Scot), Wayne Westner (RSA) and Lee Westwood (Eng) finished 7 shots behind McNulty (Zim), who recorded his 15th European Tour win. [Valderrama GC, San Roque, Spain].
Europe
Toyota
Played as the Toyota World Match Play Championship (Oct 17-20). Els (RSA) beat Vijay Singh (Fiji) 3 and 2 in the 36-hole final, to record his third straight win in this event. [West course, Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Surrey].
Asia
Alfred Dunhill
Played as the Alfred Dunhill Masters (Oct 31-Nov 3; Asian/Aus Trs event). Second-placed Wook-soon Kanh (S Kor) finished 2 shots behind Langer (Ger). [Hong Kong GC, Fanling; composite of 10 holes from Eden course, 8 from the New].
Asia
Volvo
Played as the Volvo Asian Match Play (Asian Tr event). First-time Asian circuit winner Zhang (China) beat Wook-soon Kang (S Kor) by 1 hole in the final. [Emeralda GC, Depok, nr Jakarta, Indonesia].
Asia
Volvo
Played as the Volvo China Open (May 30-Jun 2; Asian Tour event). Second-placed Yu-shu Hsieh (Taiw) finished 9 shots behind 30-year-old Prayad Marksaeng (Thai), who recorded his first Asian Tour win. [Beijing Intl GC, Changping, Beijing, China].
Asia
Played as the Fila Open (Asian Tr event). Won by Kown (S Kor). [Seoul, S Kor].
Asia
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Played as the Guam Open. Second-placed Don Farndon (Aus), Aaron Meeks (USA) and Jeff Wagner (Aus) finished 3 shots behind Mo (S Kor).
Asia
Andersen Consulting
Played as the Andersen Consulting Hong Kong Open. Second-placed Bill Longmuir (Scot) and Scott Hoch (USA) finished 4 shots behind Cuello (Phil). [Hong Kong GC, Fanling; composite of 10 holes from Eden course, 8 from the New].
Asia
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Played as the Classic Indian Open. Second-placed Daniel Chopra (Swe), Basad Ali (India) and Jyoti Randhawa (India) finished 3 shots behind Shirakata (Jpn). [Royal Calcutta GC, Kolkata, West Bengal, India].
Asia
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Played as the Indonesia Open (March 14-17; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Daniel Chopra (Swe) and Jim Rutledge (Can) finished 3 shots behind Fryatt (Eng), who recorded his first win as a professional. [New course, Jagorawi G&CC, Cibinong, nr Jakarta, Indonesia].
Played as the Indonesia PGA Championship. Won by Senden (Aus), who recorded his first professional win.
Asia
Johnnie Walker
Played as the Johnnie Walker Classic (Eurpn Tr event in Asia). Woosnam (Wales) beat Andrew Coltart (Scot) with a birdie at the third playoff hole. [Tanah Merah CC, Singapore].
Asia
ELORD
Played as the ELORD Korea Open (Sept 12-15; Korean Tr event). Second-placed Jong-duk Kim (S Kor) finished 1 shot behind Kyoung-ju "K.J." Choi (S Kor), who recorded his first significant professional win. [Hanyang CC, Goyang, nr Seoul, S Korea].
Asia
Astra
Played as the KPGA Championship (June 20-23; Korean Tr event). Second-placed Gwang-soo Choi (S Kor) finished 1 shot behind Shin (S Kor). [Kwangju CC, Gorseong, Jeollanam, S Korea].
Played as the Kuala Lumpur Open (Asian Tr event). Second-placed Kenny Walker (Scot) and Brad Andrews (Aus) finished 1 shot behind Kang (S Kor).
Asia
Lexus
Played as the inaugural Lexus International (Asian Tr event). Ruangkit (Thai) beat Mike Cunning (USA) at the first playoff hole. [Bangpoo GC, nr Bangkok, Thailand].
Asia
LG Fashion
Played as the Maekyung LG Fashion Open (April 11-14; Korean Tr event). Second-placed Rob Moss (USA) and Sung-yoon Kim (S Kor) finished 5 shots behind Park (S Kor). [Namseoul CC, Seongnam, Gyeonggi, S Korea].
Asia
Benson & Hedges
Played as the Benson & Hedges Malaysian Open (Asian Tr event). Flesch (USA) beat Craig Jones (USA) with a par at the second playoff hole. [Templer Park CC, Rawang, nr Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia].
Asia
Merlion
Played as the Merlion Masters (Nov 7-10; Asian Tr event). First-time Asian Tour winner Teravainen (USA) beat Moe Zaw (Burma) at the first playoff hole. [National Service Resort CC, Singapore; also known as SAFRA].
Asia
x
Played as the inaugural Myanmar Open Championship (Jan 5-8; Asian Tr event). Ruangkit (Thai) beat Jeff Senior (Aus) with a par at the first playoff hole. [Yangon GC, Yangon, Myanmar (Rangoon, Burma)].
Asia
Omega
Played as the Omega Asian PGA Championship (Asian Tr season-ending event). Second-placed Jeff Wagner (Aus) and John Senden (Aus) finished 1 shot behind Norquist (USA). [Clearwater Bay G&CC, Hong Kong].
Asia
Philip Morris
Played as the Philip Morris Asia Cup (Asian Tr event). Second-placed Wook-soon Kang (S Kor) finished 6 shots behind Singh (India). Played in Seoul, Korea.
Asia
x
Played as the Philippine Open (Asian Tr event). Whitlock (Aus) beat Tim Straub (USA) with a birdie at the sixth playoff hole. [Masters course, Manila Southwoods G&CC, Carmona, nr Manila, Philippines].
Asia
Rolex
Played as the Rolex Masters (Asian Tr event). Second-placed Peter Teravainen (USA) finishjed 1 shot behind Cunning (USA). Reduced to 54 holes due to bad weather. [Bukit course, Singapore Island CC, Singapore].
Asia
x
Played as the Sabah Masters (Asian Tr event). Second-placed Jeff Wagner (Aus) and Chih-chen Lin (Taiw) finished 2 shots behind Wiratchant (Thai), who recorded his first Asian Tour win. [Sabah G&CC, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Indonesia].
Asia
Shinhan Financial
Played as the Shinhan Donghae Open (Sept 19-22; Korean Tr event). Chung Joon (S Kor) beat Jong-duk Kim (S Kor) at the first playoff hole. [Jaeil CC, Ansan, nr Seoul, Gyeonggi, S Korea].
Asia
Canon
Played as the Canon Singapore Open (Asian Tr event). Second-placed Brad King (Aus), Rob Willis (Aus), Darren Cole (Aus), Craig Kamps (RSA) and Peter Lonard (Aus) finished 1 shot behind Kernohan (USA). [Masters course, Laguna National G&CC, Singapore].
Asia
Yokohama
Played as the Yokohama Singapore PGA Championship (Asian Tr event). Won by Yeh (Taiw). [Jurong CC, Jurong, Singapore].
Asia
Mercuries
Played as the Mercuries Taiwan Masters. Won by Lu (Taiw). [Tamsui course, Taiwan G&CC, Taipei, Taiwan].
Asia
x
Played as the Taiwan Open. Second-placed Stuart Holmes (NZ) and Chin-han Yu (Taiw) finished 12 shots behind Hong (Taiw, amateur).
Asia
x
Played as the Thailand Open. Rob Moss (USA) finished in second place behind Barranger (USA).
Asia
x
Played as the inaugural Tournament Players Championship in Malaysia (April 25-28; Asian Tr event). Kang (S Kor) beat Go Higaki (Jpn) at the first playoff hole. [Tanjong Puteri Resort, Johor, Malaysia].
Played as the Volvo Masters of Malaysia (Malaysian Tr event). Won by defending champion Zhang (China). [Kelab Golf Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, Shah Alam, nr KL, Malaysia].
Played as the Volvo Masters of Thailand (non-Asian Tr event). Won by defending champion Zhang (China).
Japan
Philip Morris
Played as the Philip Morris Championship (Oct 24-27; Japan Tr event). Second-placed Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki (Jpn), David Ishii (USA) and Russ Cochran (USA) finished 4 shots behind Naomichi "Joe" Ozaki (Jpn). [ABC GC, Kato, Hyogo, Japan].
Japan
Bridgestone
Played as the Bridgestone Open (Oct 17-20; Japan Tr event). Second-placed Brian Watts (Can/USA) finished 2 shots behind defending champion Maruyama (Jpn). [Sodegaura course, Sodegaura CC, Chiba, Jpn].
Japan
Casio
Played as the Casio World Open (Nov 21-24; Japan Tr event). Stankowski (USA) beat David Ishii (USA) with a birdie at the first playoff hole, to record his first and only Japan Tour win. [Kaimon course, Ibusuki GC, Ibusuki, Kagoshima, Japan].
Japan
Dunlop
Played as the Dunlop Phoenix Tournament (Nov 14-17; Japan Tr event). Second-placed Naomichi "Joe" Ozaki (Jpn) and Tom Watson (USA) finished 3 shots behind Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki (Jpn), who won this event for the third straight year. [Phoenix CC, Miyazaki, Japan].
Japan
JGA
Played as the Japan Open (Sept 26-29; Japanese major ch'ship). Second-placed Frankie Minoza (Phil) finished 2 shots behind first-time Japan Tour winner Teravainen (USA). [West course, Ibaraki CC, Ibaraki-shi, nr Osaka, Japan].
Japan
PGA of Japan
Played as the Japan PGA Championship (May 9-12; Japanese major ch'ship). Second-placed Shigeki Maruyama (Jpn) finished 8 shots behind Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki (Jpn), who recorded his sixth and final win in this event. [Yoshii course, Sanyo GC, Hirayama, Akaiwa, Okayama].
Japan
Hitachi
Played as the Golf Nippon Series Hitachi Cup (Nov 28-Dec 1; Japanese major ch'ship). Second-placed Shigeki Maruyama (Jpn) finished 4 shots behind defending champion Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki (Jpn), who claimed the last of his seven wins in this event. [Tokyo Yomiuri CC, Inagi, nr Tokyo, Japan].
Japan
Sumitomo
Played as the Sumitomo VISA Taiheiyo Masters (Nov 7-10; Japan Tr event). First-time Japan Tour winner Westwood (Eng) beat Costantino Rocca (Italy) with a par at the fourth playoff hole. Jeff Sluman (USA) was eliminated at the first playoff hole. Rain-shortened event. [Gotemba course, Taiheiyo Club, Gotemba, Shizuoka, Jpn].
Japan
x
Played as The Crowns - International Invitation Golf (April 25-28; Japan Tr event; aka the Chunichi Crowns). Second-placed Katsuyoshi Tomori (Jpn) finished 4 shots behind defending champion Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki (Jpn). [Wago course, Nagoya GC, Aichi, Japan].
Japan
x
Played as the Tsuruya Open (April 11-14; Japan Tour event). Second-placed Peter Senior (Aus) finished 1 shot behind 39-year-old Peter McWhinney (Aus), who recorded his first and only Japan Tour win. [Yamanohara course, Yamanohara GC, Hyogo, Jpn; at the time known as Sports Shinko CC].
Japan
Pepsi
Played as the Pepsi Ube Kosan Open (May 16-19). Second-placed Tsuneyuki "Tommy" Nakajima (Jpn) and Brian Watts (USA) finished 2 shots behind Tanaka (Jpn), who recorded his second Japan Tour win. [Mannennike West course, Ube 72 CC, Ube, Yamaguchi, Japan].
Aus/NZ
Ericsson
Played as the Ericsson Masters (an Australasian Tour event). Won by Craig Parry (Aus).
Aus/NZ
Holden
Played as the Holden Australian Open (Nov 21-24). Second-placed Wayne Grady (Aus) finished 8 shots behind defending champion Norman (Aus), who recorded the last of his five Australian Open wins. [The Australian GC, Rosebery, Sydney, Aus].
Aus/NZ
Mastercard
Played as the Mastercard Australian PGA Ch'ship. Won by Phil Tataurangi (NZ).
Aus/NZ
Holden
Played as Greg Norman's Holden Classic (Nov 28-Dec 1; Aus Tr event). Second-placed Greg Norman (Aus) finished 1 shot behind Peter Senior (Aus). [Composite of East & West courses, Royal Melbourne GC, Victoria, Aus].
Aus/NZ
Heineken
Played as the Heineken Classic (Feb 1-4; first year as an Aus Tr/Eurpn Tr co-sanctioned event). Second-placed Paul McGinley (Ire) and Jean Van de Velde (Fra) finished 1 shot behind Ian Woosnam (Wales). [The Vines Resort & CC, nr Perth, Aus; composite of Lakes & Ellenbrook courses].
Aus/NZ
AMP-Air NZ
Played as the AMP Air New Zealand Open (Dec 5-8; Aus Tr event). Second-placed and defending champion Peter O'Malley (Aus) finished 4 shots behind Long (NZ), who added this title to his wins in the NZ Amateur (1990), NZ Under-23s (1989), NZ Junior (1988) and NZ Boys (1985). [Paraparaumu Beach GC, Paraparaumu, NZ].
Africa
FNB
Played as the FNB Players Championship (Feb 22-25; S African/Eurpn Trs event). Second-placed José Cóceres (Arg) finished 1 shot behind Westner (RSA). [Durban CC, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa].
Africa
Standard Chartered
Played as the Standard Chartered Kenya Open (Feb 22-25; Eurpn Challenge Tr season opener). Miller (Scot) beat Phil Harrison (Eng) and Robert Lee (Eng) in a playoff. [Muthaiga GC, Nairobi, Kenya].
Africa
Nedbank
Played as the Million Dollar Golf Challenge (Nov 28-Dec 1; unofficial event; limited field of 12 top tour professionals). Montgomerie (Scot) beat Ernie Els (RSA) with a 7-foot birdie putt at the third playoff hole. [Gary Player CC, Sun City Resort, North West Prov, South Africa].
Africa
Dimension Data
Played as the inaugural Dimension Data Pro-Am (Feb 8-11; S African/Eurpn Trs event). Second-placed Brenden Pappas (RSA), Nick Price (Zim) and Ricky Willison (USA) finished 4 shots behind McNulty (Zim). [Gary Player CC, Sun City Resort, North West Prov, South Africa].
Africa
San Lameer
Played as the San Lameer South African Masters (Jan 25-28; S African Tr 1995/96 season). Second-placed Patrick Moore (RSA), Chris Williams (Eng) and Warren Schutte (RSA) finished 3 shots behind Westner (RSA). [San Lameer Estate, nr Southbroom, KZN, S Africa].
Africa
Philips
Played as the Philips South African Open (Jan 18-21; S African Tr 1995/96 season). Second-placed Brenden Pappas (RSA) finished 1 shot behind Els (RSA). [Royal Cape GC, Cape Town, Western Cape, RSA].
Africa
Alfred Dunhill
Played as the Alfred Dunhill PGA Championship (Feb 15-18; S African/Eurpn Trs event; S African Tr 1995/96 season). Second-placed Ernie Els (RSA) and David Feherty (N.Ire) finished 3 shots behind first-time European Tour winner Struver (Ger). Reduced to 54 holes due to bad weather. [Houghton GC, Johannesburg, RSA].
Africa
Heineken
Played as the International Trophy (Nov 21-24; best individual 72-hole score at the World Cup of Golf). Second-placed Wayne Westner (RSA) finished 3 shots behind Els (RSA). Team winners of the Cup: Ernie Els & Wayne Westner (RSA). [Erinvale Estate, Somerset West, Western Cape].
Awards
Eurpn Tr
McNulty (Zim) recorded the season's lowest stroke average on the European Tour. Colin Montgomerie (Scot) was second with 70.26; Costantino Rocca (Italy) was third with 70.83.
Awards
Japan Tr
Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki (Jpn) recorded the season's lowest scoring average on the Japan Tour. Brian Watts (Can/USA) was second with 69.81; Yoshinori Kaneko (Jpn) was third with 70.13.
Awards
PGA of America
Lehman (USA) won the PGA of America Vardon Trophy, recording the season's lowest scoring average on the PGA Tour (over a minimum of 60 rounds). Fred Couples (USA) was second with 69.57; Mark O'Meara (USA) was third with 69.69.
Awards
PGA Tour
Lehman (USA) won the PGA Tour Byron Nelson Award, recording the season's lowest scoring average (over a minimum of 50 rounds). Fred Couples (USA) was second with 69.57; Mark O'Meara (USA) was third with 69.69.
Awards
Japan Tr
Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki (Jpn) won his tenth (and third straight) Japan Golf Tour Money List, with 1996 season earnings of Yn209,646,746. Yoshinori Kaneko (Jpn) was second with Yn117,697,448; Brian Watts (Can/USA) was third with Yn89,346,882. Note: the Japan Tour Money List includes earnings from Japan Tour events and golf's four top majors (Masters, Open, US Open, US PGA).
Awards
PGA Tour
Lehman (USA) won the Arnold Palmer Award as the PGA Tour 1996 leading money winner, with earnings of $1,780,159 on the Tour. Phil Mickelson (USA) was second with $1,697,799; Mark Brooks (USA) was third with $1,429,396.
Awards
Omega
Kang (S Kor) won the Asian Tour 1996 Omega Order of Merit, with earnings of US$183,737 on the Tour. Gerry Norquist (USA) was second with $129,404; Thammanoon Sriroj (Thai) was third with $127,422.
Awards
Volvo
Montgomerie (Scot) won his fourth straight Harry Vardon Trophy as the European Tour 1996 Volvo Order of Merit winner, with season earnings of £875,146 on the Tour. Ian Woosnam (Wales) was second with £650,423; Robert Allenby (Aus) was third with £532,143.
Awards
FNB
1996/97 South Africa Tour Order of Merit (and associated Sid Brews Trophy). Won for the second time in his career by Price (Zim) with season earnings of R1,223,026. Mark McNulty (Zim) was second with R619,426; Retief Goosen (RSA) was third with R301,303. Known as the FNB Tour.
Awards
Eurpn Tr
Montgomerie (Scot) won his second straight European Tour Golfer of the Year Award, determined by a panel of representatives from the European Tour, golf writers, and TV and radio commentators.
Awards
PGA of America
Lehman (USA) won the PGA of America Player of the Year Award (based on points allocated for PGA Tour wins, money-list position and scoring average).
Lehman (USA) won the Jack Nicklaus Award as the PGA Tour Player of the Year, based on the votes of his peers.
Awards
Eurpn Tr
Bjørn (Den) won the European Tour 1996 Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year Award as the leading first-season player. Bjørn finished 10th on the Tour's Order of Merit, with earnings of £292,247.
Awards
PGA Tour
Woods (USA) won the PGA Tour 1996 Rookie of the Year Award as the leading first-season player. He finished 24th on the Tour's money list, with earnings of $790,594.
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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