2004 - Men America
The winners in the category "2004 - Men America" are shown in the table below, which also includes relevant information on venues, scores and prize money.
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Chrysler
Played as the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic (Jan 21-25). Mickelson (USA) beat Skip Kendall (USA) with a birdie at the first playoff hole, to record his second win in this event in three years. [Palmer (private) course, PGA West, La Quinta, CA. Earlier rounds also at: Bermuda Dunes CC; Indian Wells CC; La Quinta CC].
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Played as the Abierto de la Republica (Argentine Open) (Dec 9-12; Argentine GA event). Coceres (Arg) beat Eduardo Romero (Arg) in a playoff. [Buenos Aires GC, Buenos Aires].
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MasterCard
Played as the Bay Hill Invitational presented by MasterCard (March 18-21). Second-placed Stuart Appleby (Aus) finished 6 shots behind Campbell (USA), who recorded his second PGA Tour win. [Bay Hill Club, Orlando, FL].
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BellSouth
Played as the BellSouth Classic (April 1-4). Second-placed Mark Hensby (Aus) finished 1 shot behind first-time PGA Tour winner Johnson (USA). [TPC Sugarloaf, Duluth, Georgia].
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x
Played as the Reno-Tahoe Open (Aug 19-22). Taylor (USA) beat Hunter Mahan (USA), Scott McCarron (USA) and Steve Allan (Aus) with a birdie at the first playoff hole. [Montreux G&CC, Reno, NV].
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x
Played as the B.C. Open (July 15-18). Second-placed Ted Purdy (USA) finished 1 shot behind Byrd (USA). [En-Joie GC, Endicott, NY].
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Cialis
Played as the Cialis Western Open (July 1-4). Second-placed Steve Lowery (USA) finished 2 shots behind 40-year-old Stephen Ames (T&T/Can), who recorded his first PGA Tour win. [No.4 Dubsdread course, Cog Hill G&CC, Lemont, nr Chicago, IL].
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Trump
Played as the Trump Aberto do Brasil (Brazil Open) (Nov 23-26). Second-placed Rafael Barcellos (Bra) finished 2 shots behind Gasnier (Brazil). [Costa do Sauípe Links, nr Salvador, Brazil].
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Buick
Played as the Buick Open (Jul 29-Aug 1). Second-placed John Daly (USA) finished 1 shot behind Vijay Singh (Fiji). [Warwick Hills G&CC, Grand Blanc, Michigan].
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Bell
Played as the Bell Canadian Open (Sept 9-12). Vijay Singh (Fiji) beat Mike Weir (Can) with a par at the third playoff hole, denying Weir the opportunity of becoming the first home-country winner of this event for 50 years. [Glen Abbey GC, Oakville, nr Toronto, Ont.].
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Bank of America
Played as the Bank of America Colonial (May 20-23). Second-placed Chad Campbell (USA) finished 1 shot behind left-handed player Steve Flesch (USA), who recorded his second PGA Tour win. [Colonial CC, Ft Worth, TX].
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EDS
Played as the EDS Byron Nelson Championship (May 13-16). García (Esp) beat Dudley Hart (USA) and Robert Damron (USA) with a par at the first playoff hole. [TPC course, Four Seasons Resort Las Colinas, Irving, nr Dallas, TX. Early rounds also on the Cottonwood Valley course].
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Honda
Played as the Honda Classic (March 11-14). Second-placed David Love III (USA) finished 1 shot behind first-time PGA Tour winner Hamilton (USA). [Sunrise course, CC at Mirasol, Palm Beach Gdns, FL].
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Deutsche Bank
Played as the Deutsche Bank US Championship (Sept 3-6). Second-placed Tiger Woods (USA) and Adam Scott (Aus) finished 3 shots behind Vijay Singh (Fiji). Singh took over the No.1 spot in the official world golf rankings from Tiger Woods, who had been at the top for a record 5 years and 4 weeks. [TPC Boston, Norton, Mass.].
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Ford
Played as the Ford Championship at Doral (March 4-7). Craig Parry (Aus) beat Scott Verplank (USA) at the first playoff hole by holing out from 176 yds for an eagle-two at the 467-yard 18th. Parry recorded the second of his two PGA Tour wins. [Blue Monster course, Trump Natl Doral Resort, Miami, FL].
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Buick
Played as the Buick Invitational (Feb 12-15). Daly (USA) beat Luke Donald (Eng) and Chris Riley (US) with a birdie at the first playoff hole. [South course, Torrey Pines, La Jolla, CA; earlier rounds on North & South courses].
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Nissan
Played as the Nissan Open (Feb 19-22). Second-placed Shigeki Maruyama (Jpn) finished 1 shot behind defending champion Weir (Can). [Riviera CC, Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA].
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PGA of America
Played as the PGA Grand Slam of Golf (Nov 23/24; 36-hole unofficial PGA Tour event for the season's four Major winners). Second-placed Vijay Singh (US PGA) finished 5 shots behind Mickelson (The Masters). Third on 133 was Retief Goosen (US Open). Fourth on 145 was Todd Hamilton (The Open). [Poipu Bay GC, Koloa, Kauai, Hawaiian Islands].
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US Bank
Played as the US Bank Championship in Milwaukee (July 22-25; previously known as the Greater Milwaukee Open). Second-placed Fred Funk (USA) and Brett Quigley (USA) finished 2 shots behind Carlos Franco (Para), who recorded his second win in this event and the last of his four PGA Tour wins. [Brown Deer Park GC, Brown Deer, nr Milwaukee, Wisc.].
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MCI
Played as the MCI Heritage (April 15-18). Cink (USA) beat Ted Purdy (USA) with a birdie at the fifth playoff hole. Cink shot a final round 64 to set-up the playoff. [Harbour Town Links, Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head, SC].
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Shell
Played as the Shell Houston Open (April 22-25). Second-placed Scott Hoch (USA) finished 2 shots behind Vijay Singh (Fiji). Monday finish required following earlier rain delays. [Member course, GC of Houston, Humble, TX. At the time known as Redstone GC].
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John Deere
Played as the John Deere Classic (July 8-11). First-time PGA Tour winner Hensby (Aus) beat John E. Morgan (Eng) with a par at the second playoff hole. [TPC Deere Run, Silvis, IL].
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Booz Allen
Played as the Booz Allen Classic (June 24-27; formerly the FBR Capital Open). Second-placed Charles Howell III (USA) finished 4 shots behind Adam Scott (Aus), who claimed his second PGA Tour win in 2004. [TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm, Potomac, nr Washington DC. At the time known as TPC Avenel].
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x
Played as The Memorial Tournament (June 3-6). Second-placed Fred Couples (USA) finished 4 shots behind Els (RSA). [Muirfield Village GC, Dublin, nr Columbus, OH].
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x
Played as the Abierto Mexicano de Golf (Mexican Open) (Nov 25-28; Tr de las Américas event and Eurpn Challenge Tr 2005 season-opener). Second-placed and defending champion Eduardo Herrera (Col) finished 2 shots behind Gómez (Arg). [GC La Hacienda, Ciudad López Mateos, nr Mexico City].
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HP
Played as the HP Classic of New Orleans (Apr 29-May 3). Second-placed Joe Ogilvie (USA) and Phil Mickelson (USA) finished 1 shot behind Vijay Singh (Fiji), who shot a back-nine 29 in a final round 63 to record his second straight PGA Tour win. Monday finish required due to earlier bad weather. [English Turn G&CC, New Orleans, LA].
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Panasonic
Played as the Panasonic Panama Open (Dec 2-5; Tr de las Americas/Eurpn Challenge Trs event; Eurpn Challenge Tr 2005 season). Second-placed Marco Ruiz (Para) finished 1 shot behind McEvoy (Eng), who claimed his first Challenge Tour win. [Coronado Beach Resort, Playa Coronado, Panama].
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AT&T
Played as the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am (Feb 5-8). Second-placed Jeff Maggert (USA) finished 3 shots behind Singh (Fiji). [Pebble Beach Links, Monterey Peninsula, CA. Earlier rounds also at: Poppy Hills GC and Spyglass Hill GC].
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84 Lumber
Played as the 84 Lumber Classic of Pennsylvania (Sept 23-26). Second-placed Stewart Cink (USA) finished 1 shot behind Singh (Fiji), who recorded his eighth PGA Tour win of 2004. [Mystic Rock course, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, Farmington, PA].
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TIM
Played as the TIM Peru Open (Dec 9-12; Tr de las Americas/Eurpn Challenge Trs event; Eurpn Challenge Tr 2005 season). Second-placed Stuart Davis (Eng) and Michael Hoey (N.Ire) finished 1 shot behind Sutterfield (USA). [Los Inkas GC Lima, Peru].
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FBR
Played as the FBR Open (Jan 29-Feb 1). Second-placed Chris DiMarco (USA) finished 2 shots behind Kaye (USA), who recorded the second of his two PGA Tour win. [Stadium course, TPC Scottsdale, Phoenix, AZ].
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Played as The Players Championship (March 25-28). Second-placed Padraig Harrington (Ire) finished 1 shot behind Scott (Aus), who at age 23 years was the youngest player to win this event. [Stadium Course, TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL].
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Amex
Played as the American Express Puerto Rico Open (March 18-21; Tour de las Américas event; played for the first time since 1967 as an international Tour event). Second-placed Eduardo Argiró (Arg) and David Morland IV (Can) finished 1 shot behind 37-year-old Rodolfo González (Arg), who recorded his first Tour de las Américas win. [Costa Caribe Resort, Ponce, Puerto Rico].
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Farm Bureau
Played as the Southern Farm Bureau Classic (Sep 30-Oct 3). Second-placed Ryan Palmer (USA) finished 1 shot behind Funk (USA), who recorded his first PGA Tour win in 6 years. [Annandale GC, Madison, nr Jackson, Miss.].
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Mercedes
Played as the Mercedes Championships (Jan 8-11; PGA Tour season opener). Second-placed Vijay Singh (Fiji) finished 1 shot behind Appleby (Aus), to claim the first of his three straight wins in this event. [Plantation Course, Kapalua Resort, Maui, Hawaii].
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Franklin Templeton
Played as the Franklin Templeton Shootout (Nov 12-14; played over three rounds: 1-alternate shot; 2-better ball; 3-scramble). Second-placed team Steve Flesch (USA) & Justin Leonard (USA) finished 2 shots behind the defending champions Jeff Sluman (USA) & Hank Kuenhe (USA). [Gold course, Tiburon GC, Naples, FL].
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Franklin Templeton
Played as the Franklin Templeton Shootout (Nov 12-14; played over three rounds: 1-alternate shot; 2-better ball; 3-scramble). Second-placed team Steve Flesch (USA) & Justin Leonard (USA) finished 2 shots behind the defending champions Jeff Sluman (USA) & Hank Kuenhe (USA). [Gold course, Tiburon GC, Naples, FL].
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Michelin
Played as the Michelin Championship at Las Vegas (Oct 7-10; first time a 72-hole event). Second-placed Harrison Frazar (USA), Tom Lehman (USA) and Tag Ridings (USA) finished 1 shot behind first-time PGA Tour winner Stolz (Aus). [TPC Summerlin, Las Vegas, NV. Earlier rounds also at: TPC at The Canyons (now TPC Las Vegas) and Bear's Best GC].
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Merrill Lynch
Played as the Merrill Lynch Skins Game (Nov 27/28). Couples (USA) won with a total of 11 skins worth $640,000; the final three skins (worth $340,000) were only secured after a four-hole sudden-death playoff. Second was Tiger Woods (USA) with 5 skins worth $310,00. Third was Adam Scott (Aus) with 2 skins worth $50,000. Annika Sorenstam (Swe, LPGA Tour) was shut out with no skins. [GC at La Quinta, La Quinta, California; at the time known as Trilogy at La Quinta].
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Sony
Played as the Sony Open in Hawaii (Jan 15-18). Defending champion Ernie Els (RSA) beat Harrison Frazar (USA) with a birdie at the third playoff hole. 14-year-old amateur Michelle Wie was given a sponsor's exemption to make her debut appearance in a PGA Tour event (she also played in the next three Sony Opens). [Waialae CC, Honolulu, Hawaii].
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Buick
Played as the Buick Classic (June 10-13). García (Esp) beat Rory Sabbatini (RSA) with a birdie at the third playoff hole. Padraig Harrington (Ire) was eliminated at the second playoff hole. [West course, Westchester CC, Rye, NY].
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FedEx
Played as the Fedex St Jude Classic (May 27-30). Second-placed Bob Estes (USA) finished 6 shots behind defending champion Toms (USA). [TPC Southwind, Memphis, TN].
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Valero
Played as the Valero Texas Open (Sept 16-19). Second-placed Patrick Sheehan (USA) finished 3 shots behind 41-year-old Bart Bryant (USA), who recorded his first PGA Tour win in his 187th start on the Tour. Bryant tied the tournament's single-round record with the fourth 60 in Texas Open history. [Resort course, La Cantera GC, San Antonio, TX].
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x
Played as The International (Aug 5-8; modified Stableford format). Second-placed Alex Cejka (Ger) finished 2 points behind first-time PGA Tour winner Pampling (Aus). [Castle Pines GC, Castle Rock, nr Denver, Colorado].
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Coca-Cola
Played as the Tour Championship presented by Coca-Cola (Nov 4-7). Second-placed Tiger Woods (USA) finished 4 shots behind Goosen (RSA), who claimed his fifth PGA Tour win. [East Lake GC, Atlanta, GA].
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Buick
Played as the Buick Championship (Aug 26-29; formerly the Greater Hartford Open). Woody Austin (USA) beat Tim Herron (USA) with a birdie at the first playoff hole, to record the second of his four PGA Tour wins. [TPC River Highlands, Cromwell, CT].
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Wachovia
Played as the Wachovia Championship (May 6-9). Joey Sindelar (USA) beat Arron Oberholser (USA) with a par at the second playoff hole, to record the last of his seven PGA Tour wins. [Quail Hollow Club, Charlotte, NC].
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Chrysler
Played as the Chrysler Classic of Tucson (Feb 26-29). Second-placed Aaron Baddeley (Aus) finished 1 shot behind 30-year-old Heath Slocum (USA), who recorded the first of his four PGA Tour wins. [Catalina course, Tucson National Resort, Tucson, AZ].
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Chrysler
Played as the Chrysler Championship (Oct 28-31). Second-placed Jesper Parnevik (Swe) and Tommy Armour III (USA) finished 6 shots behind Vijay Singh (Fiji), who recorded his ninth PGA Tour win of 2004. Singh became the first player to top $10 million in Tour earnings in a single season. [Copperhead course, Innisbrook Resort, Palm Harbor, nr Tampa, FL].
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Funai
Played as the Funai Classic at Walt Disney World (Oct 21-24). Second-placed Vijay Singh (Fiji) and Briny Baird (USA) finished 3 shots behind 28-year-old Ryan Palmer (USA), who shot a final round 10-under-par 62 to claim his first PGA Tour win. [Magnolia course, Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL. Earlier rounds also played on the Palm course].
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Target
Played as the Target World Challenge (Dec 9-12; unofficial PGA Tour money event, hosted by Tiger Woods). Second-placed Padraig Harrington (Ire) finished 2 shots behind Tiger Woods (USA). [Sherwood CC, Thousand Oaks, nr LA, Calif.].
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Chrysler
Played as the Chrysler Classic of Greensboro (Oct 14-17). Second-placed Michael Allen (USA) finished 2 shots behind Geiberger (USA), who recorded the second of his two PGA Tour wins. 28 years earlier his father Al Geiberger won the same event. [Forest Oaks CC, Greensboro, NC].
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.
Marco Simone Golf & Country Club: With a clubhouse that might befit a Roman Emperor, and a golf course to match, you can be sure of a memorable outing at Rome's most talked about golf facility.
Jim Fazio's original layout was much changed to create a modern Ryder Cup course ... now one of the Eternal City's (and Italy's) most revered.
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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