1998 - Seniors Europe
The winners in the category "1998 - Seniors Europe" are shown in the table below, which also includes relevant information on venues, scores and prize money.
Europe
Beko
Played as the Beko Classic (May 8-10). First-time European Snr Tour winner Lendzion (USA) beat Antonio Garrido (Esp) and Bobby Verwey (RSA) with a birdie at the first playoff hole (par-4 18th). [Gloria Resort, Belek, nr Antalya, Turkey].
Europe
Ryder
Played as the Ryder Seniors Classic (June 19-21). Second-placed Renato Campagnoli (Italy) and David Creamer (Eng) finished 2 shots behind Hardwick (Can), who recorded his only win on the European Snr Tour. [The Welcombe Hotel & GC, nr Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwicks, England].
Europe
De Vere
Played as the De Vere Hotels Seniors Classic (June 12-14). Second-placed Ian Richardson (Eng) finished 1 shot behind Horton (Eng). [Belton Woods Htl & GC, nr Grantham, Lincs, England].
Europe
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Played as the inaugural (and only) Efteling European Trophy (Sept 18-20). Second-placed Maurice Bembridge (Eng), Neil Coles (Eng), Liam Higgins (Ire) and Denis O'Sullivan (Ire) finished 7 shots behind first-time European Snr Tour winner Leonard (N.Ire). [Efteling Golfpark, Kaatsheuvel, nr Breda, Netherlands].
Europe
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Played as the inaugural (and only) El Bosque Seniors Open (May 1-3; Eurpn Snr Tr season opener). Second-placed Noel Ratcliffe (Aus) finished 9 shots behind Horton (Eng). [El Bosque GC, Chiva, nr Valencia, Spain].
Europe
Elf
Played as the inaugural Elf Seniors Open (Sept 24-26). Second-placed Denis O'Sullivan (Ire) finished 4 shots behind Brian Waites (Eng), who recorded the last of his four European Senior Tour wins. [Pau GC, Billère, nr Pau, France - the oldest golf club in continental Europe].
Europe
AIB
Played as the AIB Irish Seniors Open (May 15-17). 57-year-old Joe McDermott (Ire) beat Terry Gale (Aus) at the fifth playoff hole to record his first significant tournament win, and only European Senior Tour win. Noel Ratcliffe (Aus) was eliminated at the first playoff hole. [Woodbrook GC, nr Bray, Co. Wicklow].
Europe
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Played as the inaugural (and only) Is Molas Senior Open (Oct 15-17). Second-placed Tommy Horton (Eng) finished 2 shots behind Malcolm Gregson (Eng). [Is Molas Resort, Pula, nr Cagliari, Sardinia].
Europe
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Played as the Jersey Seniors Open (June 5-7). Second-placed Tony Jacklin (Eng) finished 2 shots behind Bob Shearer (Aus), who was playing in only his second European Senior Tour event, having turned 50 the previous week. [La Moye GC, St Brelade, Jersey, Channel Islands].
Europe
Lawrence Batley
Played as the Lawrence Batley Seniors Open (July 2-4). Verwey (RSA) beat Antonio Garrido (Esp) with a par at the first playoff hole (par-3 8th). [Huddersfield GC, West Yorkshire, England].
Europe
The Belfry
Played as The Belfry PGA Seniors Championship (Aug 28-31). Second-placed Renato Campagnoli (Italy) and Jim Rhodes (Eng) finished 2 shots behind Tommy Horton (Eng), who recorded his 20th European Senior Tour win. [PGA National course, The Belfry, Wishaw, nr Birmingham].
Europe
Philips
Played as the Philips PFA Golf Classic (May 29-31). 63-year-old Coles (Eng) beat David Jones (N.Ire) at the first playoff hole. [Meon Valley H&CC, nr Southampton, England].
Europe
Golden Charter
Played as the Golden Charter PGA Scottish Seniors Open (Sept 3-6). Home-country winner David Huish (Scot) beat David Jones (N.Ire) with a par at the second playoff hole (par-4 18th). [East course, Dalmahoy Hotel & CC, Midlothian].
Europe
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Played as the Senior British Open (12th) (Aug 6-9). Huggett (Wales) beat Eddie Polland (N. Ire) with a par at the first playoff hole (par-4 18th), to claim back-to-back wins on the European Snr Tour. [Dunluce Links, Royal Portrush GC, Co. Antrim, N. Ireland].
Europe
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Played as the Snr Tournament of Champions (Oct 23-25; Eurpn Snr Tr season-ending event). Second-placed Liam Higgins (Ire) and Eddie Polland (N.Ire) finished 1 shot behind Garner (Eng), who recorded his only win on the European Snr Tour. Reduced to 36 holes due to bad weather. [Buckinghamshire GC, Denham, Bucks].
Europe
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Played as the Swedish Seniors Open (June 25-27). Maurice Bembridge (Eng) beat Jim Rhodes (Eng) with a 12-foot birdie putt at the first playoff hole (par-4 18th), to record the second of his two European Senior Tour wins. [Fagelbro G&CC, Varmdo, nr Stockholm, Sweden].
Europe
Credit Suisse
Played as the Credit Suisse Private Banking Seniors Open (July 24-26). Second-placed Maurice Bembridge (Eng) and Tommy Horton (Eng) finished 2 shots behind Bobby Verwey (RSA), who claimed back-to-back wins on the European Senior Tour, and the last of his five wins on the Tour. [GC Bad Ragaz, Switzerland].
Europe
Schroder
Played as the Schroder Senior Masters (Jul 31-Aug 2). Huggett (Wales) beat Neil Coles (Eng) and Eddie Polland (N.Ire) in a playoff. [Edinburgh course, Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Surrey].
Europe
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Played as the inaugural (and only) West of Ireland Seniors Championship (Aug 14-16). Second-placed Denis O'Sullivan (Ire) finished 1 shot behind John Morgan (Eng). [East Clare GC, Bodyke, Co. Clare, Ireland].
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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.
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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.
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