2005 - Men (All)
The winners in the category "2005 - 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 (69th) (April 7-10). Woods (USA) beat Chris DiMarco (USA) with a birdie at the first playoff hole (par-4 18th). This was Woods' fourth Masters title, and returned him to No.1 in the official world golf rankings. [Augusta National GC, Augusta, GA].
Majors
R&A
The Open Championship (134th) (July 14-17). Second-placed Colin Montgomerie (Scot) finished 5 shots behind Woods (USA). The last significant professional tournament played by 65-year-old Jack Nicklaus, and the tenth major championship title for Woods. [The Old Course, St Andrews, Fife].
Majors
USGA
The US Open (105th) (June 16-19). Second-placed Tiger Woods (USA) finished 2 shots behind Campbell (NZ). Campbell, who gained entry to the tournament through a 36-hole qualifying competiton at Walton Heath GC in England - the first time US Open qualifying rounds were held outside the U.S. [No.2 Course, Pinehurst Resort, NC].
Majors
PGA of America
The US PGA Championship (87th) (Aug 11-14). Second-placed Thomas Bjørn (Den) and Steve Elkington (Aus) finished 1 shot behind Mickelson (USA), who recorded his second major championship win. Monday finish required after weather delays on the Sunday. [Lower course, Baltusrol GC, Springfield, NJ].
WGC
American Express
Played as the WGC-American Express Championship (Oct 6-9). Woods (USA) beat John Daly (USA) with a par at the second playoff hole (par-4 16th), to claim his fifth win in 2005 and tenth WGC title. [Harding Park GC, San Francisco, Calif. Now known as TPC Harding Park].
WGC
NEC
Played as the WGC-NEC Invitational (Aug 18-21). Second-placed Chris DiMarco (USA) finished 1 shot behind Woods (USA), who claimed his fourth NEC-Invitational title. [South course, Firestone CC, Akron, Ohio].
WGC
Accenture
Played as the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship (Feb 24-27). Toms (USA) beat Chris DiMarco (USA) 6 and 5 in the 36-hole final. [Champions course, La Costa Resort, Carlsbad, Calif.]
Amateur
R&A
The Amateur Championship (110th). McElhinney (Ire) beat John Gallacher (Scot) 5 and 4 in the final. [Royal Birkdale GC, Southport, Merseyside. Early rounds also played at nearby Southport & Ainsdale GC].
Amateur
EGA
Played as the European Amateur Championship. Second-placed Matthew Cryer (Eng) and Rafael Cabrera (Esp) finished 1 shot behind Thorp (Nor). Rory McIlroy (N.Ire) and Joost Luiten (Neth) were a further 3 shots back in joint fourth place. [Ch'ship course, Rinkven GC, 's Gravenwezel, nr Antwerp].
Amateur
USGA
The US Amateur Championship (105th) (Aug 22-28). Edoardo Molinari (Italy) beat Dillon Dougherty (USA) 4 and 3 in the 36-hole final. Molinari was the first ever Italian and first European since 1911 to win the US Amateur title. Molinari came through preliminary qualifying to get into the finals. [East course, Merion GC, Ardmore, nr Philadelphia, PA].
America
Chrysler
Played as the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic (Jan 26-30). Second-placed Joe Ogilvie (USA) and Tim Clark (RSA) finished 3 shots behind Leonard (USA). [Palmer (private) course, PGA West, La Quinta, CA. Earlier rounds also at: Bermuda Dunes CC; Tamarisk CC; La Quinta CC].
America
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Played as the Torneo de Maestros (Argentine Masters) (Nov 3-6; Tour de las Américas event; played for the first time since 2001). Julio Zapata (Arg) finished in second place behind Cabrera (Arg), who recorded his third straight win in this event. [Olivos GC, Pablo Nogués, Buenos Aires].
America
Visa/Bridgestone
Played as the VISA Abierto de la Republica (Argentine Open) presented by Bridgestone (100th) (Dec 8-11; Tr de las Américas/Eurpn Challenge Tr event). Second-placed Angel Cabrera (Arg) finished 2 shots behind Stadler (USA). [Red course, Jockey Club, Buenos Aires].
America
MasterCard
Played as the Bay Hill Invitational presented by MasterCard (March 17-20). Second-placed Vijay Singh (Fiji) and Graeme McDowell (N.Ire) finished 2 shots behind Perry (USA). This result took Singh back to No.1 in the official world golf rankings, ahead of Tiger Woods. [Bay Hill Club, Orlando, FL].
America
BellSouth
Played as the BellSouth Classic (Mar 31-Apr 3). Mickelson (USA) won a five-way playoff, beating Rich Beem (USA) with a birdie at the fourth extra hole. Arjan Atwal (Ind) and Brandt Jobe (USA) were eliminated at the first playoff hole. José María Olazábal (Esp) was eliminated at the third playoff hole. [TPC Sugarloaf, Duluth, Georgia].
America
Bard Capital
Played as the inaugural (and only) Bard Capital Challenge (Dec 1-4). After a 54-hole amateur event involving eight two-man teams, Nick Price (Zim) partnered amateurs Ralph Miller & Mark Andrus to form a three-man team for the 18-hole final on Sunday. Price's team beat Mark Calcavecchia's team at the third playoff hole. Rory Sabbatini's team were eliminated at the first playoff hole. [TPC Las Vegas, Nevada; at the time known as TPC at the Canyons].
America
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Played as the Reno-Tahoe Open (Aug 18-21). Second-placed Jonathan Kaye (USA) finished 3 shots behind defending champion Taylor (USA), who recorded his second PGA Tour win. [Montreux G&CC, Reno, NV].
America
x
Played as the B.C. Open (July 14-17). Second-placed J.P.Hayes (USA), Brendan Jones (Aus), Ryan Palmer (USA) and John Rollins (USA) finished 1 shot behind first-time PGA Tour winner Bohn (USA). Bohn's 24-under-par 264 established a new low score record for the BC Open. [En-Joie GC, Endicott, NY].
America
Cialis
Played as the Cialis Western Open (Jun 30-Jul 3). Second-placed Tiger Woods (USA) finished 2 shots behind Jim Furyk (USA), who recorded his tenth PGA Tour win. [No.4 Dubsdread course, Cog Hill G&CC, Lemont, nr Chicago, IL].
America
MasterCard
Played as the MasterCard Brazil Open (Aberto do Brasil) (Oct 26-29; Tour de las Americas event). Mauricio Molina (Arg) and Eduardo Argiro (Arg) finished in second place behind Guzmán (Arg). [Costa do Sauípe Links, nr Salvador, Brazil].
America
Buick
Played as the Buick Open (July 28-31). Second-placed Tiger Woods (USA) and Zach Johnson (USA) finished 4 shots behind defending champion Vijay Singh (Fiji), who became the first three-time winner of the Buick Open. [Warwick Hills G&CC, Grand Blanc, Michigan].
America
Bell
Played as the Bell Canadian Open (Sept 8-11). Second-placed Ben Crane (USA) and Ryan Moore (USA) finished 1 shot behind Mark Calcavecchia (USA), who recorded his first win on the PGA Tour since 2001. [Shaughnessy G&CC, Vancouver, BC].
America
Bank of America
Played as the Bank of America Colonial (May 19-22). Second-placed Billy Mayfair (USA) finished 7 shots behind Kenny Perry (USA), who won this event for the second time in three years. [Colonial CC, Ft Worth, TX].
America
EDS
Played as the EDS Byron Nelson Championship (May 12-15). Second-placed Sean O'Hair (USA) finished 1 shot behind first-time PGA Tour winner Purdy (USA). The event was also notable for Tiger Woods missing his first cut in 142 events. [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 10-13). First-time PGA Tour winner Harrington (Ire) beat Vijay Singh (Fiji) with a par at the second playoff hole. Joe Ogilvie (USA) was eliminated at the first playoff hole. Harrington shot a final-round course-record 63 to make the playoff. [Sunrise course, CC at Mirasol, Palm Beach Gdns, FL].
America
Deutsche Bank
Played as the Deutsche Bank Championship (Sept 2-5). Second-placed Jason Bohn (USA) finished 1 shot behind Olin Browne (USA), who recorded the last of his three PGA Tour wins. [TPC Boston, Norton, Mass.].
America
Ford
Played as the Ford Championship at Doral (March 3-6). Second-placed Phil Mickelson (USA) finished 1 shot behind Tiger Woods (USA), whose win took him back to No.1 in the official world golf rankings. [Blue Monster course, Trump Natl Doral Resort, Miami, FL].
America
Buick
Played as the Buick Invitational (Jan 20-23). Second-placed Luke Donald (Eng), Charles Howell III (USA) and Tom Lehman (USA) finished 3 shots behind Woods (USA). [South course, Torrey Pines, La Jolla, CA; earlier rounds on North & South courses].
America
Nissan
Played as the Nissan Open (Feb 17-20). Scott (Aus) beat Chad Campbell (USA) at the first playoff hole. Event reduced to 36 holes due to heavy rain, and as such not recorded as an official PGA Tour win. [Riviera CC, Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA].
America
PGA of America
Played as the PGA Grand Slam of Golf (Nov 22/23; 36-hole unofficial PGA Tour event for the season's four Major winners). Second-placed Phil Mickleson (US PGA) finished 7 shots behind Woods (The Open & The Masters). Third on 143 was Michael Campbell (US Open). Fourth on 144 was Vijay Singh (previous major winner). [Poipu Bay GC, Koloa, Kauai, Hawaiian Islands].
America
US Bank
Played as the US Bank Championship in Milwaukee (July 21-24). Second-placed Scott Verplank (USA) finished 4 shots behind Ben Crane (USA), who recorded his second PGA Tour win. [Brown Deer Park GC, Brown Deer, nr Milwaukee, Wisc.].
America
MCI
Played as the MCI Heritage (April 14-17). Second-placed Darren Clarke (N.Ire), Billy Andrade (USA), Jim Furyk (USA) and Davis Love III (USA) finished 2 shots behind first-time PGA Tour winner Lonard (Aus). [Harbour Town Links, Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head, SC].
America
Shell
Played as the Shell Houston Open (April 21-24). Defending champion Vijay Singh (Fiji) beat John Daly (USA) with a par at the first playoff hole, to win this event for the third time in four years. [Member course, GC of Houston, Humble, TX. At the time known as Redstone GC].
America
John Deere
Played as the John Deere Classic (July 7-10). Second-placed Robert Damron (USA) and Hank Kuehne (USA) finished 1 shot behind 23-year-old tour rookie and first-time PGA Tour winner O'Hair (USA). [TPC Deere Run, Silvis, IL].
America
Booz Allen
Played as the Booz Allen Classic (June 9-12). Second-placed Ben Crane (USA), Davis Love III (USA) and Adam Scott (Aus) finished 2 shots behind Sergio García (Esp). [Blue course, Congressional CC, Bethesda, Maryland].
America
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Played as The Memorial Tournament (June 2-5). Second-placed Fred Couples (USA) finished 1 shot behind Bryant (USA). [Muirfield Village GC, Dublin, nr Columbus, OH].
America
Corona
Played as the Abierto Mexicano Corona (Mexican Open) (Dec 1-4; Tr de las Américas event and Eurpn Challenge Tr 2006 season-opener). Second-placed Mickael Dieu (Fra) and Rafael Gomez (Arg) finished 1 shot behind Maldonado (Mex). [GC La Hacienda, Ciudad López Mateos, nr Mexico City].
America
Zurich
Played as the Zurich Classic of New Orleans (Apr 28-May 1). 38-year-old Tim Petrovic (USA) beat James Driscoll (USA) with a par at the first playoff hole (par-5 18th), to record his first and only PGA Tour win. [TPC Louisiana, Avondale, nr New Orleans, LA].
America
AT&T
Played as the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am (Feb 10-13). Second-placed Mike Weir (Can) finished 4 shots behind Mickelson (USA), who recorded his second win in as many weeks, following his Phoenix Open triumph. [Pebble Beach Links, Monterey Peninsula, CA. Earlier rounds also at: Poppy Hills GC and Spyglass Hill GC].
America
84 Lumber
Played as the 84 Lumber Classic (Sept 15-18). Second-placed Carlos Franco (Para) finished 1 shot behind Gore (USA), who recorded his only win on the PGA Tour, coming just six weeks after being performance promoted from the Nationwide Tour. [Mystic Rock course, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, Farmington, PA].
America
FBR
Played as the FBR Open (Feb 3-6). Second-placed Scott McCarron (USA) and Kevin Na (S Kor/USA) finished 5 shots behind Mickelson (USA), whose second round 60 set-up his win. [Stadium course, TPC Scottsdale, Phoenix, AZ].
America
x
Played as The Players Championship (March 24-27). Second-placed Luke Donald (Eng), Tom Lehman (USA) and Scott Verplank (USA) finished 1 shot behind 51-year old Fred Funk (USA). [Stadium Course, TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL].
America
Amex
Played as the American Express Puerto Rico Open (May 12-15; Tour de las Americas event). 22-year-old Daniel Barbetti (Arg) beat Eduardo Argiró (Arg) with a 10-foot birdie putt at the first playoff hole (par-3 18th). [Costa Caribe Resort, Ponce, Puerto Rico].
America
Farm Bureau
Played as the Southern Farm Bureau Classic (Nov 3-6). Second-placed Carl Pettersson (Swe) and Loren Roberts (USA) finished 2 shots behind Slocum (USA), who recorded his second PGA Tour win. [Annandale GC, Madison, nr Jackson, Miss.].
America
Mercedes
Played as the Mercedes Championships (Jan 6-9; PGA Tour season opener). Jonathan Kaye (USA) finished 1 shot behind defending champion Appleby (Aus). [Plantation Course, Kapalua Resort, Maui, Hawaii].
America
Franklin Templeton
Played as the Franklin Templeton Shootout (Nov 11-13; played over three rounds: 1-alternate shot; 2-better ball; 3-scramble). Second-placed team of Fred Couples (USA) & Adam Scott (Aus) finished 1 shot behind winning team of John Huston (USA) & Kenny Perry (USA). Of note on the last day was the all-Australian team of Greg Norman & Steve Elkington shooting 15 birdies and an eagle for a final round 55 (which catapulted them into fourth place). [Gold course, Tiburon GC, Naples, FL].
America
Franklin Templeton
Played as the Franklin Templeton Shootout (Nov 11-13; played over three rounds: 1-alternate shot; 2-better ball; 3-scramble). Second-placed team of Fred Couples (USA) & Adam Scott (Aus) finished 1 shot behind winning team of John Huston (USA) & Kenny Perry (USA). Of note on the last day was the all-Australian team of Greg Norman & Steve Elkington shooting 15 birdies and an eagle for a final round 55 (which catapulted them into fourth place). [Gold course, Tiburon GC, Naples, FL].
America
Michelin
Played as the Michelin Championship at Las Vegas (Oct 13-16). 41-year-old Short (USA) beat Jim Furyk (USA) with a par at the second playoff hole, to record his first PGA Tour win after 2 years on the Tour. [TPC Summerlin, Las Vegas, NV. Earlier rounds also at: TPC at The Canyons (now TPC Las Vegas)].
America
Merrill Lynch
Played as the Merrill Lynch Skins Game (Nov 26/27). Funk (USA), making his Skins Game debut, won with a total of 15 skins worth $925,000. Second was Tiger Woods (USA) with 3 skins worth $75,000. Annika Sörenstam (Swe, LPGA Tour) and Fred Couples (USA) were shut out with no skins. [GC at La Quinta, La Quinta, California; at the time known as Trilogy at La Quinta].
America
Sony
Played as the Sony Open in Hawaii (Jan 13-16). Second-placed and defending champion Ernie Els (RSA) finished 1 shot behind Vijay Singh (Fiji), who recorded his 25th PGA Tour win. [Waialae CC, Honolulu, Hawaii].
America
Barclays
Played as the Barclays Classic (June 23-26; formerly the Buick Classic and Westchester Classic). Second-placed Jim Furyk (USA) finished 1 shot behind Harrington (Ire), who sunk a 65-foot eagle putt on the final hole. [West course, Westchester CC, Rye, NY].
America
FedEx
Played as the Fedex St Jude Classic (May 26-29). Second-placed and defending champion David Toms (USA) finished 1 shot behind Leonard (USA), who started the final round with an 8 shot lead over Toms. [TPC Southwind, Memphis, TN].
America
Valero
Played as the Valero Texas Open (75th) (Sept 22-25). Second-placed Olin Browne (USA) finished 3 shots behind Robert Gamez (USA), who recorded the last of his three PGA Tour wins. This was Gamez' first PGA Tour win for over 15 years, a period during which he played 394 PGA Tour events. [Resort course, La Cantera GC, San Antonio, TX].
America
x
Played as The International (Aug 4-7; modified stableford format). Second-placed Brandt Jobe (USA) finished 1 point behind Goosen (RSA). [Castle Pines GC, Castle Rock, nr Denver, Colorado].
America
Coca-Cola
Played as the Tour Championship presented by Coca-Cola (Nov 3-6; PGA Tour regular season-ending event). Second-placed Tiger Woods (USA) finished 6 shots behind Bryant (USA), who recorded the last of his three PGA Tour wins. [East Lake GC, Atlanta, GA].
America
Buick
Played as the Buick Championship (Aug 25-28). Brad Faxon (USA) beat Tjaart van der Walt (RSA) with a birdie at the first playoff hole. Faxon shot a final round 61 to set up the playoff and claim the last of his eight PGA Tour victories. [TPC River Highlands, Cromwell, CT].
America
Wachovia
Played as the Wachovia Championship (May 5-8). Vijay Singh (Fiji) beat Jim Furyk (USA) with a par at the fourth playoff hole. Sergio García (Esp) was eliminated at the first playoff hole (having gone into the final round with a 6 shot lead). [Quail Hollow Club, Charlotte, NC].
America
Chrysler
Played as the Chrysler Classic of Tucson at the Omni Tucson National Golf Resort & Spa (Feb 24-27). 27-year-old Geoff Ogilvy (Aus) beat Kevin Na (S Kor/USA) with a birdie at the second playoff hole, to record his first PGA Tour win. Mark Calcavecchia (USA) was eliminated at the first playoff hole. [Catalina course, Tucson National Resort, Tucson, AZ].
America
Chrysler
Played as the Chrysler Championship (Oct 27-30). Second-placed Chad Campbell (USA) finished 1 shot behind 28-year-old Carl Pettersson (Swe), who recorded his first PGA Tour win. [Copperhead course, Innisbrook Resort, Palm Harbor, nr Tampa, FL].
America
Funai
Played as the Funai Classic at Walt Disney World Resort (Oct 20-23). Second-placed Tom Pernice Jr (USA) finished 1 shot behind 25-year-old tour rookie Lucas Glover (USA), who recorded his first PGA Tour win. World No.1 Tiger Woods and No.2 Vijay Singh both missed the cut. [Magnolia course, Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL. Earlier rounds also played on the Palm course].
America
Target/Countrywide
Played as the Target World Challenge presented by Countrywide (Dec 8-11; unofficial PGA Tour money event, hosted by Tiger Woods). Second-placed Darren Clarke (N.Ire) finished 2 shots behind Luke Donald (Eng). [Sherwood CC, Thousand Oaks, nr LA, Calif.].
America
Chrysler
Played as the Chrysler Classic of Greensboro (Sept 29-Oct 2). Second-placed Shigeki Maruyama (Jpn) finished 2 shots behind Kyung-Ju "KJ" Choi (S Kor). [Forest Oaks CC, Greensboro, NC].
Europe
Dunhill
Played as the Dunhill Links Championship (Sep 29-Oct 2). Second-placed Kenneth Ferrie (Eng) finished 1 shot behind Colin Montgomerie (Scot). [Old Course, St Andrews, Fife. Earlier rounds of this pro-am event also played at Carnoustie and Kingsbarns].
Europe
BA-CA
Played as the BA-CA Golf Open presented by Telekom Austria (Sept 1-4; Eurpn Challenge Tr event). Second-placed Steven Jeppesen (Swe) finished 1 shot behind Hoey (N.Ire). BA-CA stands for Bank-Austria Creditanstalt. [Fontana GC, Oberwaltersdorf, nr Vienna, Austria].
Europe
BMW
Played as the BMW International Open (Aug 25-28). Second-placed John Daly (USA) and Brett Rumford (Aus) finished 1 shot behind David Howell (Eng), who recorded his first European Tour win since 1999. [Golfclub München Eichenried, nr Munich, Germany].
Europe
BMW
Played as the BMW Championship (May 26-29). Second-placed Paul McGinley (Ire) finished 2 shots behind Cabrera (Arg). [West course, Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Surrey].
Europe
Daily Telegraph/Dunlop
Played as the Daily Telegraph Dunlop Masters (May 12-15). Bjørn (Den) beat David Howell (Eng) with a par at the second playoff hole. Brian Davis (Eng) was eliminated at the first playoff. [Arden course, Forest of Arden CC, Meriden, nr Birmingham].
Europe
Abama
Played as the Abama Open de Canarias (Oct 6-9; one-off Eurpn Tr event). Second-placed Stuart Little (Eng) and Michael Kirk (RSA) finished 5 shots behind 35-year-old John Bickerton (Eng), who claimed his first win on the European Tour after 287 starts and finishing second on five occasions. [Abama GC, nr Playa San Juan, Tenerife].
Europe
x
Played as the Dubai Desert Classic (March 3-6; European Tour event). Second-placed Stephen Dodd (Wales) and Miguel Ángel Jiménez (Esp) finished 1 shot behind Ernie Els (RSA), who clinched victory with an eagle at the final hole, a 547-yard par-5. [Majlis course, Emirates GC, Dubai, UAE].
Europe
KLM
Played as the KLM Open (June 9-12). Second-placed Gary Emerson (Eng) finished 2 shots behind tour rookie and first-time European Tour winner Fernández-Castaño (Esp), playing in his 16th start on the Tour. [Hilversumsche GC, Hilversum, nr Amsterdam].
Europe
Omega
Played as the Omega European Masters (Sept 1-4). Second-placed Peter Gustafsson (Swe) finished 1 shot behind García (Esp). [GC Crans-sur-Sierre, Crans-Montana, Switzerland].
Europe
Smurfit
Played as the Smurfit European Open (Jun 30-Jul 3). Second-placed Colin Montgomerie (Scot) and Graeme Storm (Eng) finished 2 shots behind Kenneth Ferrie (Eng). Thomas Bjørn (Den) lead the field by 4 shots after three rounds, but a final day 86, with an 11 at the par-4 17th, put paid to his chances of winning. [Palmer North course, K Club, Straffan, nr Dublin].
Europe
x
Played as the Open de France (June 23-26). Defending champion Remésy (Fra) beat Jean van de Velde (Fra) at the first playoff hole. [Albatros course, Golf National, Guyancourt, nr Paris].
Europe
Linde
Played as the Linde German Masters (Sept 8-11). Second-placed Nick Dougherty (Eng), David Lynn (Eng), Henrik Stenson (Swe) and José María Olazábal (Esp) finished 1 shot behind Goosen (RSA). [GC Gut Lärchenhof, Pulheim, nr Cologne, Germany].
Europe
x
Played as the Hassan II Trophy (Feb 24-27; unofficial limited-field event). Second-placed Jose-Filipe Lima (Port/Fra) finished 5 shots behind Compton (USA). [Red course, Royal Golf Dar Es Salam, Rabat, Morocco].
Europe
x
Played as the Aa St Omer Open (June 16-19; Eurpn Tr event). Bäckström (Swe) beat Paul Dwyer (Eng) with a par at the first playoff hole, to record his only win on the European Tour. [Aa St Omer Golf Club, Lumbres, Hauts-de-France, France].
Europe
Nissan
Played as the Nissan Irish Open (May 19-22). Dodd (Wales) beat David Howell (Eng) with a birdie at the first playoff hole. This was the second straight week that Howell lost in a playoff. [Montgomerie Course, Carton House, Maynooth, Co. Kildare].
Europe
Telecom Italia
Played as the Telecom Italian Open (May 5-8). Second-placed Bradley Dredge (Wales), Anders Hansen (Den) and Richard Finch (Eng) finished 3 shots behind Webster (Eng), who claimed his first European Tour win after 10 years on the Tour. [Castello Tolcinasco GC, Pieve Emanuele, nr Milan].
Europe
Johnnie Walker
Played as the Johnnie Walker Championship at Gleneagles (Aug 4-7). Second-placed Barry Lane (Eng), Bradley Dredge (Wales), Nicolas Colsaerts (Belg) and David Lynn (Eng) finished 2 shots behind Canonica (Italy), who recorded his first win after 14 years on the European Tour. [PGA Centenary Course, Gleneagles, Perthshire].
Europe
CGD
Played as the Madeira Island Open Caixa Geral de Depositos (April 7-10). Second-placed Andrew McLardy (RSA) and Gary Orr (Scot) finished 2 shots behind Derksen (Nld). [Santo da Serra GC, Machico, Madeira].
Europe
x
Played as the Open de Madrid (Oct 13-16). Second-placed Paul Lawrie (Scot) finished 3 shots behind Jacquelin (Fra), who recorded his first European Tour win after 238 starts on the Tour. [Club de Campo Villa de Madrid, Madrid, Spain].
Europe
x
Played as the Mallorca Classic (Oct 20-23). Second-placed Sergio García (Esp), José Manuel Lara (Esp) and Paul Broadhurst (Eng) finished 5 shots behind Olazábal (Esp), who recorded his first European Tour win for 4 years. [Pula GC, Son Servera, Mallorca, Spain].
Europe
CGD
Played as the Estoril Open de Portugal Caixa Geral de Depositos (Mar 31-Apr 3). Second-placed Paul Lawrie (Scot) finished 1 shot behind Paul Broadhurst (Eng), who recorded his first European Tour win in 10 years. In the final round, Broadhurst benefitted from Lawrie's triple-bogey 7 at the 17th and co-leader Barry Lane's quadruple-bogey 9 at the 18th. [Oitavos Dunes, nr Cascais, Portugal].
Europe
x
Played as the Qatar Masters (March 10-13; Eurpn/Asian Trs event). Second-placed Henrik Stenson (Swe) finished 1 shot behind Ernie Els (RSA), whose final round 65 gave him back-to-back wins on the European Tour. [Doha GC, Qatar].
Europe
Cadillac
Played as the Cadillac Russian Open (Aug 11-14; Eurpn Tr event). First-time European Tour winner Lundberg (Swe) beat Andrew Butterfield (Eng) with a birdie at the fourth playoff hole. [Moscow CC, Nakhabino, nr Moscow].
Europe
Carlsberg
Played as the Scandinavian Masters by Carlsberg (Jul 28-31). 33-year-old Mark Hensby (Aus) beat home-favourite Henrik Stenson (Swe) with a par at the second playoff hole, to record his first and only European Tour win. [King's course, Kungsängen GC, nr Stockholm].
Europe
Barclays
Played as the Barclays Scottish Open (July 7-10). Second-placed Maarten Lafeber (Nld) and Darren Clarke (N.Ire) finished 2 shots behind Tim Clark (RSA), who recorded the last of his three European Tour wins. [Loch Lomond GC, Luss, Dunbartonshire].
Europe
Jazztel
Played as the Jazztel Open de Espana en Andalusia (April 14-17). First-time European Tour winner Hanson (Swe) beat Peter Gustafsson (Swe) with a par at the first playoff hole. [Old course, San Roque Club, Costa del Sol].
Europe
Deutsche Bank
Played as the Deutsche Bank Players' Championship of Europe (July 21-24). Fasth (Swe) beat Ángel Cabrera (Arg) with a birdie at the third playoff hole. [Gut Kaden G&LC, Alveslohe, nr Hamburg].
Europe
Volvo
Played as the Volvo Masters (Oct 27-30; Eurpn Tr season-ending event). Second-placed Sergio García (Esp) finished 2 shots behind McGinley (Ire). By finishing third Colin Montgomerie secured the 2005 European Tour Order of Merit, his eighth such title. [Valderrama GC, San Roque, Spain].
Europe
Celtic Manor
Played as the Celtic Manor Wales Open (June 2-5). Second-placed Martin Erlandsson (Swe) and José Manuel Lara (Esp) finished 4 shots behind Miguel Ángel Jiménez (Esp). Jiménez shot a final round 62, including a final nine 29 to clinch his second European Tour win of the season. [Roman Road course, Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, South Wales].
Europe
HSBC
Played as the HSBC World Match Play Championship (Sept 15-18). Campbell (NZ) beat Paul McGinley (Ire) 2 and 1 in the 36-hole final, to scoop the richest prize in golf in 2005. [West course, Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Surrey].
Asia
Bangkok Airways
Played as the Bangkok Airways Open (Oct 13-16; Asian Tr event; first played in 2004 as a Thai circuit event). Lu (Taiw) beat Thammanoon Sriroj (Thai) with a par at the first playoff hole (par-4 18th). [Santiburi Samui CC, Koh Samui Island, Thailand].
Asia
BMW
Played as the BMW Asian Open (Apr 28-May 1; Asian/Eurpn Trs event). Second-placed Simon Wakefield (Eng) finished 13 shots behind Els (RSA), whose second round 62 set-up his runaway victory. [Tomson GC, Pudong, Shanghai, China].
Asia
x
Played as the inaugural Brunei Open (June 23-26; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Jarrod Lyle (Aus) finished 5 shots behind Pilkadaris (Aus). [Empire Hotel & CC, Jerudong, Brunei].
Asia
Carlsberg
Played as the Carlsberg Masters Vietnam presented by Thai Airways Intl (Nov 17-20; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Chris Rodgers (Eng) finished 2 shots behind Wiratchant (Thai). [Chi Linh Star G&CC, Hai Duong, nr Hanoi, Vietnam].
Asia
Volvo
Played as the Volvo China Open (Nov 24-27; Asian/European Tours event; Eurpn Tr 2006 season). Paul Casey (Eng) beat fellow countryman Oliver Wilson (Eng) with a birdie at the first playoff hole. Casey shoot a course record 65 (-7) in his final round. [Shenzhen GC, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China].
Asia
Crowne Plaza
Played as the Crowne Plaza Open (Sept 29-Oct 2; Asian Tr event). Marksaeng (Thai) beat Marcus Both (Aus) at the first playoff hole. [Grand Epoch City GC, Xianghe, Beijing, China].
Asia
x
Played as the inaugural Double A International Open (Nov 3-6; Asian Tr event). Chinnarat Phadungsil (Thai, amateur) beat Shiv Kapur (Ind) at the second playoff hole. At 17 yrs and 5 days, Phadungsil became the youngest ever winner on the Asian Tour. [St Andrews 2000 GC, Banchang, Rayong, Thailand].
Asia
UBS
Played as the UBS Hong Kong Open (Dec 1-4; Asian/Eurpn Trs event; Eurpn Tr 2006 season). Second-placed James Kingston (RSA), Edward Loar (USA), Kyoung-Ju "KJ" Choi (S Kor), Thammanoon Sriroj (Thai) and Keng-chi Lin (Taiw) finished 1 shot behind Montgomerie (Scot). [Hong Kong GC, Fanling; composite of 10 holes from Eden course, 8 from the New].
Asia
HSBC
Played as the inaugural HSBC Champions (Nov 10-13; Eurpn/Asian Trs event; Eurpn Tr 2006 season-opener). Second-placed Tiger Woods (USA) finished 3 shots behind Howell (Eng), who enjoyed his biggest career victory to date. [Sheshan Intl GC, Shanghai, China].
Asia
Hero Honda
Played as the Hero Honda Indian Open (Oct 27-30; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Gaurav Ghei (India) finished 2 shots behind Wiratchant (Thai). [Delhi GC, New Delhi, India].
Asia
Enjoy Jakarta/Std Chartered
Played as the Enjoy Jakarta Standard Chartered Indonesia Open (March 24-27; Asian/Eurpn Trs event; last played in 1998). Second-placed Raphaël Jacquelin (Fra) finished 5 shots behind first-time European Tour winner Wiratchant (Thai). A final round 60 moved Colin Montgomerie into joint third place. [Cengkareng GC, Jakarta Intl Airport, Indonesia].
Asia
Johnnie Walker
Played as the Johnnie Walker Classic (April 21-24; Asian/Eurpn/Aus Trs event). Second-placed Retief Goosen (RSA) finished 3 shots behind wire-to-wire winner Scott (Aus). [Pine Valley GC, Beijing, China].
Asia
Hana Bank
Played as the Hana Bank Korea Open (Sept 19-Oct 2; Korean Tr event). Choi (S Kor) beat Won-kyung Hur (S Kor; amateur) in a playoff. [Woo Jeong Hills CC, Cheonan, S Korea].
Asia
Dongbu Ins.
Played as the Dongbu Insurance Promy KPGA Championship (Nov 3-6; Korean Tr event). Second-placed Joon Chung (S Kor) finished 2 shots behind Dae-sub Kim (S Kor). [Northeast course, BA Vista CC, Daedeoksan Mountain, nr Seoul, S Korea; at the time known as Baekahmvista CC].
Asia
x
Played as the Macau Open (May 12-15; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Jarrod Lyle (Aus) and Marcus Both (Aus) finished 1 shot behind Wang (Taiw), who claimed his first win in six years. [Macau G&CC, Macau, China].
Asia
KT&G
Played as the KT&G Maekyung Open (May 26-29; Asian/Korean Trs event). Second-placed Thaworn Wiratchant (Thai) finished 3 shots behind wire-to-wire winner Choi (S Kor), who at 50 years and 145 days became the oldest winner on the Asian Tour. [Namseoul CC, Seongnam, Gyeonggi, S Korea].
Asia
Carlsberg
Played as the Carlsberg Malaysian Open (Feb 17-20; Asian/Eurpn Trs event). Second-placed Jyoti Randhawa (India) finished 3 shots behind defending champion Jaidee (Thai). [Palm course, Saujana G&CC, nr Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia].
Asia
x
Played as the Myanmar Open (Feb 24-27; Asian Tr event; next played in 2010). Second-placed Rick Gibson (Can) finished 2 shots behind first-time Asian Tour winner Strange (Aus). [Yangon GC, Yangon, Myanmar (Rangoon, Burma)].
Asia
x
Played as the Philippine Open (May 19-22; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Gerald Rosales (Phil) finished 4 shots behind first-time Asian Tour winner Le Vesconte (Aus). [Mt Malarayat G&CC, Lipa, Batangas, Philippines].
Asia
Shinhan Financial
Played as the Shinhan Donghae Open (Oct 13-16; Korean Tr event). Kim (S Kor) beat Kyoung-ju "K.J." Choi (S Kor) with a birdie at the first playoff hole. [Lakeside CC, nr Yongin, Gyeonggi, S Korea].
Asia
Caltex/Carlsberg
Played as the Caltex Masters presented by Carlsberg (Jan 27-30; Asian/Eurpn Trs event). Second-placed Colin Montgomerie (Scot) and Maarten Lafeber (Neth) finished 5 shots behind first-time European Tour winner Dougherty (Eng). [Masters course, Laguna National G&CC, Singapore].
Asia
x
Played as the Singapore Open (Sept 8-11; Asian Tr event; not played since 2001). Second-placed Lee Westwood (Eng) finished 7 shots behind Scott (Aus), who recorded his third tournament win of the year. [Serapong course, Sentosa GC, Singapore].
Asia
SK Telecom
Played as the SK Telecom Open (May 5-8; Asian/Korean Trs event). Second-placed Fred Couples (USA) and Andrew Buckle (Aus) finished 5 shots behind Kyoung-ju "K.J." Choi (S Kor). [Ildong Lakes GC, Kyonggi-do, S Korea].
Asia
Mercuries
Played as the Mercuries Taiwan Masters (Sept 22-25; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Wen-tang Lin (Taiw) finished 2 shots behind Lu (Taiw). [Tamsui course, Taiwan G&CC, Taipei, Taiwan].
Asia
x
Played as the Taiwan Open (Sept 15-18; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Chapchai Nirat (Thai) finished 1 shot behind Wiratchant (Thai). [Chang Gung GC, Guishan District, nr Taipei, Taiwan].
Asia
TCL Corp.
Played as the TCL Classic (March 17-20; Asian/Eurpn Trs event; last played in 2002). Casey (Eng) beat Paul McGinley (Ire) with a birdie at the second playoff hole, to record his first Asian Tour win. [Yalong Bay GC, Sanya, Hainan Island, China].
Asia
Thai Airways
Played as the Thai Airways International Thailand Open (March 3-6; Asian Tr event). First-time Asian Tour winner Lee (NZ) beat Scott Barr (Aus) with a par at the first playoff hole. [Canyon course, Blue Canyon CC, Phuket, Thailand].
Asia
Volvo
Played as the Volvo Masters of Asia (Dec 8-11; Asian Tr season-ending event). Second-placed and defending champion Jyoti Randhawa (India) finished 2 shots behind first-time Asian Tour winner Kapur (India). [Thai CC, Bangkok, Thailand].
Asia
VW
Played as the Volkswagen Masters China (Sept 1-4; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Michael Campbell (NZ) finished 6 shots behind Goosen (RSA), who recorded his first win in Asia. [Jinghua GC, Beijing, China].
Japan
x
Played as the ABC Championship (Oct 27-30; Japan Tr event). Second-placed Dinesh Chand (Fiji) finished 2 shots behind Katayama (Jpn), who won this event for the second time in three years. [ABC GC, Kato, Hyogo, Japan].
Japan
Bridgestone
Played as the Bridgestone Open (Oct 20-23; Japan Tr event). Second-placed Toru Suzuki (Jpn) finished 2 shots behind Smail (NZ), who recorded the last of his five Japan Tour wins. [Sodegaura course, Sodegaura CC, Chiba, Jpn].
Japan
Casio
Played as the Casio World Open (Nov 24-27; Japan Tr event). Second-placed Kim Jong-duck (S Kor) finished 2 shots behind Taniguchi (Jpn), who secured his tenth Japan Tour win. [Kochi Kuroshio CC, Kochi, Jpn].
Japan
Dunlop
Played as the Dunlop Phoenix Tournament (Nov 17-20; Japan Tr event). Defending champion Woods (USA) beat Kaname Yokoo (Jpn) with a birdie at the fourth playoff hole (par-5 18th). Woods' first prize equated to US$350,000. [Phoenix CC, Miyazaki, Japan].
Japan
JGA
Played as the Japan Open (Oct 13-16; Japanese major ch'ship). Second-placed Craig Parry (Aus) and Ryoken Kawagishi (Jpn) finished 2 shots behind Shingo Katayama (Jpn). [Hirono GC, Shijimi, Miki, Hyogo, Japan].
Japan
PGA of Japan
Played as the Japan PGA Championship (May 12-15; Japanese major ch'ship). Second-placed Hideto Tanihara (Jpn) finished 2 shots behind defending champion Hur Suk-ho (aka S.K. Ho) (S Kor). [Tamana CC, Tamana, Kumamoto, Jpn].
Japan
Shishido Hills
Played as the Japan Golf Tour Championship Shishido Hills Cup (Jun 30-Jul 3; Japanese major ch'ship). Hosokawa (Jpn) beat Ysuharu Imano (Jpn) and David Smail (NZ) in a playoff. [West course, Shishido Hills CC, Kasama, Ibaraki, Japan].
Japan
Munsingwear
Played as the Munsingwear Open KSB Cup (May 19-22; Japan Tour event). Second-placed Tadahiro Takayama (Jpn) and Steve Conran (Aus) finished 3 shots behind Hiroyuki Fujita (Jpn), who recorded the fifth of his 18 Japan Tour wins. [Tojigaoka Marine Hills GC, Tamano, Okayama, Japan].
Japan
Japan Tobacco
Played as the Golf Nippon Series JT Cup (Dec 1-4; Japanese major ch'ship and season-ending event). Second-placed Shinichi Yokota (Jpn) finished 2 shots behind Imano (Jpn). [Tokyo Yomiuri CC, Inagi, nr Tokyo, Japan].
Japan
x
Played as the Asia-Japan Okinawa Open (Dec 15-18; Asian/Jpn Trs event; 2006 season-opener on both tours). Takayama (Jpn) beat defending champion Kiyoshi Miyazato (Jpn) in a playoff. [Naha GC, Yaese, Okinawa, Japan].
Japan
Sega
Played as the inaugural Sega Sammy Cup (July 21-24; Japan Tour event). Second-placed Kiyoshi Maita (Jpn) finished 1 shot behind Keng-chi Lin (Taiw), who claimed the last of his three Japan Tour wins. [North Country GC, Hokkaido, Jpn].
Japan
Mitsui Sumitomo
Played as the Mitsui Sumitomo VISA Taiheiyo Masters (Nov 10-13; Japan Tr event). Second-placed Mitsuhiro Tateyama (Jpn) finished 2 shots behind defending champion Clarke (N.Ire), who recorded the last of his three Japan Tour wins. [Gotemba course, Taiheiyo Club, Gotemba, Shizuoka, Jpn].
Japan
x
Played as The Crowns - International Invitation Golf (Apr 28-May 1; Japan Tr event; aka the Chunichi Crowns). 48-year-old Naomichi "Joe" Ozaki (Jpn) beat Steven Conran (Aus) in a playoff, to record the last of his 32 Japan Tour wins. [Wago course, Nagoya GC, Aichi, Japan].
Japan
x
Played as the Tsuruya Open (April 21-24; Japan Tour event). Second-placed Ryoken Kawagishi (Jpn) and Paul Sheehan (Aus) finished 3 shots behind Naomichi "Joe" Ozaki (Jpn), who won this event for the second time. [Yamanohara course, Yamanohara GC, Hyogo, Jpn].
Aus/NZ
MasterCard
Played as the MasterCard Masters (Dec 8-11; Aus Tr event). Allenby (Aus) beat Bubba Watson (USA) with a par at the first playoff hole. Allenby became the first player to simultaneously hold the Australian triple-crown of golf titles, i.e. the Open, Masters and PGA. [Huntingdale GC, Oakleigh South, Melbourne].
Aus/NZ
MFS
Played as the MFS Australian Open (Nov 24-27; Aus Tr event). Second-placed John Senden (Aus), Nick O'Hern (Aus) and Paul Sheehan (Aus) finished 1 shot behind Allenby (Aus). [Open course, Moonah Links, Fingal, Vic.].
Aus/NZ
Schweppes
Played as the Cadbury Schweppes Centenary Australian PGA Championship (Dec 1-4). Second-placed Matthew Goggin (Aus) finished 1 shot behind Allenby (Aus), who birdied the final hole on the last day. [Coolum Resort, Coolum Beach, QLD, Australia].
Aus/NZ
Heineken
Played as the Heineken Classic (Feb 3-6; Aus/Eurpn Trs event). Craig Parry (Aus) beat Nick O'Hern (Aus) with a birdie at the fourth playoff hole. With Heineken withdrawing their sponsorship, this was the last Heineken Classic. [Composite of East & West courses, Royal Melbourne GC, Victoria, Aus].
Aus/NZ
Holden
Played as the Holden New Zealand Open (Feb 10-13; Aus/Eurpn Trs event; first-time co-sanctioned by Eurpn Tr). Fasth (Swe) beat Miles Tunnicliff (Eng) with a birdie at the second playoff hole. [Gulf Harbour CC, Whangaparaoa, nr Auckland, NZ].
Aus/NZ
ING
Played as the ING New Zealand PGA Championship (Feb 24-27; Aus/PGA Nationwide Trs event). O'Malley (Aus) beat Steven Bowditch (Aus) in a playoff, to record his fourth Australasia Tour win and second Nationwide Tour win. [Clearwater Resort, Christchurch, NZ].
Africa
Alfred Dunhill
Played as the Dunhill Championship (Dec 8-11; European/Sunshine Trs event; European Tr 2006 season). Second-placed Charl Schwartzel (RSA) and Louis Oosthuizen (RSA) finished 3 shots behind Ernie Els (RSA), who recorded his first win after knee surgery following a boating accident in June 2005. [Leopard Creek CC, Malelane, Mpumalanga, RSA].
Africa
Tusker
Played as the Tusker Kenya Open (March 10-13; Eurpn Challenge Tr event). Second-placed Michael Kirk (RSA) finished 3 shots behind Vancsik (Arg). [Karen CC, nr Nairobi, Kenya].
Africa
Nedbank
Played as the Nedbank Golf Challenge (Dec 3-6; unofficial event; limited field of 12 top tour professionals). Jim Furyk (USA) beat Adam Scott (Aus) and Darren Clarke (N.Ire) at the second playoff hole. Retief Goosen (RSA) was eliminated at the first playoff hole. [Gary Player CC, Sun City Resort, North West Prov, RSA].
Africa
Dimension Data
Played as the Dimension Data Pro-Am (Jan 27-30; Sunshine Tr 2004/05 season). Second-placed Nic Henning (RSA) finished 3 shots behind Wakefield (Eng). [Gary Player CC, Sun City Resort, North West Prov, RSA].
Africa
Nashua
Played as the Nashua Masters (Feb 3-6; Sunshine Tr 2004/05 season). Second-placed Titch Moore (RSA) and Grant Muller (RSA) finished 1 shot behind Sterne (RSA), who claimed his first Sunshine Tour win. [Wild Coast Sun CC, Port Edward, Eastern Cape].
Africa
SA Airways
Played as the South African Airways Open (Jan 20-23; Eurpn/Sunshine Trs event; Eurpn Tr 2005 season). Second-placed Charl Schwartzel (RSA) and Grégory Havret (Fra) finished 6 shots behind Clark (RSA). [Durban CC, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa].
Africa
SA Airways
Played as the South African Airways Open (Dec 15-18; Eurpn/Sunshine Trs event; Eurpn Tr 2006 season). Second-placed Ernie Els (RSA) finished 1 shot behind Goosen (RSA). [Links course, Fancourt, George, Western Cape, RSA].
Africa
Telekom
Played as the Telekom PGA Championship (Feb 17-20; Sunshine Tr event; 2004/05 season). Second-placed Charl Schwartzel (RSA) and Jaco Van Zyl (RSA) finished 1 shot behind Abery (RSA). [Woodhill CC, Pretoria, RSA].
Awards
Asian Tr
Jaidee (Thai) recorded the season's lowest scoring average on the Asian Tour over a minimum of 40 rounds, for the second straight year.
Awards
Eurpn Tr
Garcia (Esp) recorded the season's lowest stroke average on the European Tour. Ernie Els (RSA) was second with 69.75; Colin Montgomrie (Scot) was third with 69.83.
Awards
Japan Tr
Katayama (Jpn) recorded the season's lowest scoring average on the Japan Tour. SK Ho (S Kor) was second with 69.99; Yasuharu Imano (Jpn) was third with 70.27.
Awards
PGA of America
Woods (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). Vijay Singh (Fiji) was second with 69.04; Jim Furyk (USA) was third with 69.27.
Awards
PGA Tour
Woods (USA) won his sixth PGA Tour Byron Nelson Award, recording the season's lowest scoring average (over a minimum of 50 rounds). Vijay Singh (Fiji) was second with 69.04; Jim Furyk (USA) was third with 69.27.
Awards
Japan Tr
Shingo Katayama (Jpn) won his third (and second straight) Japan Golf Tour Money List title, with 2005 season earnings of Yn134,075,280. Yasuharu Imano (Jpn) was second with Yn118,543,753; Keiichiro Fukabori (Jpn) was third with Yn93,595,937. Note: the Japan Tour Money List includes earnings from Japan Tour events, golf's four top majors (Masters, Open, US Open, US PGA), and WGC events (except WGC team events).
Awards
PGA Tour
Woods (USA) won his sixth Arnold Palmer Award as the PGA Tour 2005 leading money winner, with earnings of $10,628,024. Vijay Singh (Fiji) was second with $8,017,336; Phil Mickelson (USA) was third with $5,699,605.
Awards
Asian Tr
Wiratchant (Thai) won the Asian Tour 2005 Order of Merit, with earnings of US$510,122 on the Tour. Thongchai Jaidee (Thai) was second with $454,335; Jyoti Randhawa (Ind) was third with $329,835.
Awards
Aus Tr
Scott (Aus) won the PGA Tour of Australasia 2005 Order of Merit, with earnings of A$533,950 on the Tour. Robert Allenby (Aus) was second with A$441,000; Craig Parry (Aus) was third with A$390,450.
Awards
Eurpn Tr
Montgomerie (Scot) won his eighth Harry Vardon Trophy as the European Tour 2005 Volvo Order of Merit winner, with earnings of €2,794,223 on the Tour. Michael Campbell (NZ) was second with €2,496,269; Paul McGinley (Ire) was third with €2,296,422.
Awards
Sunshine Tr
2005/06 Sunshine Order of Merit (and associated Sid Brews Trophy). Won for the second straight time by Schwartzel (RSA) with season earnings of R1,207,459. Gregory Bourdy (Fra) was second with R936,394; Louis Oosthuizen (RSA) was third with R842,091.
Awards
Eurpn Tr
Campbell (NZ) won the 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
Woods (USA) won his seventh PGA of America Player of the Year Award (based on points allocated for PGA Tour wins, money-list position and scoring average).
Woods (USA) won his seventh Jack Nicklaus Award as the PGA Tour Player of the Year, based on the votes of his peers.
Awards
Asian Tr
Wiratchant (Thai) won the Asian Tour Players' Player of the Year Award, based on the votes of his peers.
Awards
Asian Tr
Kapur (India) won the Asian Tour 2005 Rookie of the Year Award as the leading first-season player. He finished fourth on the Tour's Order of Merit, with earnings of US$242,100.
Awards
Eurpn Tr
Fernandez-Castano (Esp) won the European Tour 2005 Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year Award as the leading first-season player. Fernandez-Castano finished 57th on the Tour's Order of Merit, with earnings of €423,945.
Awards
PGA Tour
O'Hair (USA) won the PGA Tour 2005 Rookie of the Year Award as the leading first-season player. He finished 18th on the Tour's money list, with earnings of $2,462,482.
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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