2008 - Men (All)
The winners in the category "2008 - 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 (72nd) (April 10-13). Second-placed Tiger Woods (USA) finished 3 shots behind wire-to-wire winner Immelman (RSA), who recorded his first major championship victory. [Augusta National GC, Augusta, GA].
Majors
R&A
The Open Championship (137th) (July 17-20). Second-placed Ian Poulter (Eng) finished 4 shots behind defending champion Harrington (Ire). [Royal Birkdale GC, Southport, Merseyside].
Majors
USGA
The US Open (108th) (June 12-15). Woods (USA) beat Rocco Mediate (USA) at the 91st hole. Tied at one-under-par after the regulation 72 holes, both carded level-par 71s in an 18-hole Monday playoff. Woods subsequently won at the first sudden-death playoff hole to claim his third US Open and 14th major championship title. [South course, Torrey Pines, La Jolla, CA].
Majors
PGA of America
The US PGA Championship (90th) (Aug 7-10). Second-placed Sergio García (Esp) and Ben Curtis (USA) finished 2 shots behind Harrington (Ire), who won his third major championship in his last six attempts. Harrington became the first European since 1930 to win the US PGA crown, and the first European to win back-to-back Majors. [South course, Oakland Hills CC, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan].
Played as the WGC-CA Championship (March 20-23). Second-placed Retief Goosen (RSA), Jim Furyk (USA) and Vijay Singh (Fiji) finished 1 shot behind Ogilvy (Aus). Monday finish required in this weather-affected event. [Blue Monster course, Doral Golf Resort, Miami, FL].
WGC
Bridgestone
Played as the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational (Jul 31-Aug 3). Second-placed Lee Westwood (Eng) and Robert Allenby (Aus) finished 1 shot behind Singh (Fiji). [South course, Firestone CC, Akron, Ohio].
WGC
Accenture
Played as the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship (Feb 20-24). Woods (USA) beat Stewart Cink (USA) 8 and 7 in the 36-hole final to win the Walter Hagen Cup. This was Woods' 63rd PGA Tour win (one more than Arnold Palmer), his third win in three starts, and eighth win in nine starts. Following this win, Woods held all three WGC individual titles simultaneously. [Gallery GC, Marana, AZ].
Amateur
R&A
The Amateur Championship (113th). Saxton (Neth) beat Tommy Fleetwood (Eng) by 3 and 2 in the 36-hole final. [Ailsa course, Turnberry Resort, Ayrshire].
Amateur
EGA
Played as the European Amateur Championship. Second-placed Richard Kind (Neth) finished 1 shot behind Gross (Ger). [Marbaek course, Esbjerg GK, Esbjerg, Denmark].
Amateur
USGA
The US Amateur Championship (108th) (Aug 18-24). Danny Lee (NZ) beat Drew Kittleson (USA) 5 and 4 in the 36-hole final. Lee became the youngest ever winner of the US Amateur, surpassing Tiger Woods by 6 months. Lee birdied 13 of the 32 holes played in the final. [No.2 Course, Pinehurst Resort, NC].
America
Chrysler
Played as the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic (Jan 16-20). Second-placed Justin Leonard (USA) finished 3 shots behind Trahan (USA), who recorded his second PGA Tour win. [Classic Club, Palm Desert, CA. Earlier rounds also at: PGA West (Palmer Private); La Quinta CC; SilverRock].
America
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Played as the Torneo de Maestros (Argentine Masters) (Dec 4-7; Tour de las Americas event). Second-placed Andres Romero (Arg) finished 2 shots behind Gomez (Arg). [Olivos GC, Pablo Nogués, Buenos Aires].
America
Visa/Peugeot
Played as the VISA Abierto de la Republica (Argentine Open) presented by Peugeot (April 3-6; Tr de las Américas/Eurpn Challenge Tr event). Second-placed Martin Monguzzi (Arg) finished 3 shots behind Ahokas (Fin). [Hurlingham Club, Buenos Aires].
America
MasterCard
Played as the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard (March 13-16). Second-placed Bart Bryant (USA) finished 1 shot behind Woods (USA), who drew level with Ben Hogan's career achievement of 64 PGA Tour wins, the third highest in the Tour's history. [Bay Hill Club, Orlando, FL].
America
AT&T
Played as the AT&T Classic (May 15-18). First-time PGA Tour winner and last years' runner-up Imada (Jpn) beat Kenny Perry (USA) with a par at the first playoff hole (par-5 18th). [TPC Sugarloaf, Duluth, Georgia].
America
Legends
Played as the Legends Reno-Tahoe Open (Jul 31-Aug 3). Second-placed Brian Davis (Eng) and John Rollins (USA) finished 7 shots behind first-time PGA Tour winner McLachlin (USA). Michelle Wie (USA) made a record eighth appearance by a woman in a mens' PGA Tour event; as in her previous attempts, she missed the cut. [Montreux G&CC, Reno, NV].
America
BMW
Played as the BMW Championship (Sept 4-7; third of four FedExCup playoff events). Second-placed Dudley Hart (USA) finished 2 shots behind 26-year-old Camilo Villegas (Col), who recorded his first PGA Tour win. [Bellerive CC, St Louis, Missouri].
America
HSBC
Played as the HSBC Premier Aberto do Brasil (Brazil Open) (Nov 26-29). Alessandro Fabietti (Brazil) finished in second place behind Barcellos (Brazil). [Damha GC, Sao Carlos, Sao Paulo state, Brazil].
America
Buick
Played as the Buick Open (June 26-29). Second-placed Woody Austin (USA) and Bubba Watson (USA) finished 1 shot behind Kenny Perry (USA), who recorded a second win in his last four starts on the PGA Tour. [Warwick Hills G&CC, Grand Blanc, Michigan].
America
RBC
Played as the RBC Canadian Open (June 24-27). Second-placed Billy Mayfair (USA) finished 3 shots behind 26-year-old Tour rookie Chez Reavie (USA), who recorded his first PGA Tour win. [Glen Abbey GC, Oakville, nr Toronto, Ont.].
America
Crowne Plaza
Played as the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial (May 22-25). Second-placed Tim Clark (RSA) and Rod Pampling (Aus) finished 1 shot behind Phil Mickelson (USA). [Colonial CC, Ft Worth, TX].
America
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Played as the Chile Open (Abierto de Chile) (April 17-20). Second-placed Sebastian Saavedra (Arg) finished a distant 11 shots behind Aguilar (Chile), whose 23-under-par set a new tournament record. [Hacienda Chicureo GC, Santiago, Chile].
America
EDS
Played as the EDS Byron Nelson Championship (April 24-27). Scott (Aus) beat Ryan Moore (USA) with a birdie at the third playoff hole. [TPC course, Four Seasons Resort Las Colinas, Irving, nr Dallas, TX].
America
Honda
Played as the Honda Classic (Feb 28-Mar 2). Second-placed Luke Donald (Eng) finished 1 shot behind Els (RSA), who claimed his first PGA Tour win in almost four years. [Champion course, PGA National Resort, Palm Beach Gdns, FL].
America
Deutsche Bank
Played as the Deutsche Bank Championship (Aug 29-Sep 1; second of four FedExCup playoff events). Second-placed Mike Weir (Can) finished 5 shots behind Vijay Singh (Fiji), who recorded back-to-back playoff wins, and the last of his 34 PGA Tour wins. [TPC Boston, Norton, Mass.].
America
Buick
Played as the Buick Invitational (Jan 24-27). Second-placed Ryuji Imada (Jpn) finished 8 shots behind Woods (USA), who equalled Arnold Palmer's record of 62 PGA Tour wins, and claimed his fourth straight win in this event. [South course, Torrey Pines, La Jolla, CA; earlier rounds on North & South courses].
America
Northern Trust
Played as the Northern Trust Open (Feb 14-17; formerly Nissan Open). Second-placed Jeff Quinney (USA) finished 2 shots behind Mickelson (USA). [Riviera CC, Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA].
America
Ginn Resorts
Played as the Ginn sur Mer Classic (Oct 30-Nov 2). Second-placed George McNeill (USA), Nicholas Thompson (USA), Vaughn Taylor (USA), Ken Duke (USA) and Michael Letzig (USA) finished 1 shot behind Palmer (USA). [Conservatory course, Hammock Beach, Palm Coast, FL].
America
PGA of America
Played as the PGA Grand Slam of Golf (Oct 14/15; 36-hole unofficial PGA Tour event for the season's four Major winners). Tied after 36 holes, Furyk (standing in for US Open winner Tiger Woods) beat Padriag Harrington (The Open & US PGA) with an eagle at the first playoff hole (par-5 18th). Third on 141 was Retief Goosen (previous major winner). Fourth on 145 was Trevor Immelman (The Masters). [Mid Ocean Club, Tucker's Town, Bermuda].
America
US Bank
Played as the US Bank Championship in Milwaukee (July 17-20). Second-placed Ken Duke (USA) finished 1 shot behind 31-year-old Richard Johnson (Swe), who recorded his first PGA Tour win. [Brown Deer Park GC, Brown Deer, nr Milwaukee, Wisc.].
America
Verizon
Played as the Verizon Heritage (April 17-20). Second-placed Aaron Baddeley (Aus) and Anthony Kim (USA) finished 3 shots behind defending champion Weekley (USA). [Harbour Town Links, Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head, SC].
America
Shell
Played as the Shell Houston Open (April 3-6). Second-placed Geoff Ogilvy (Aus) and Chad Campbell (USA) finished 2 shots behind 28-year-old Wagner Johnson (USA), who recorded his first PGA Tour win. [Tournament course, GC of Houston, Humble, TX. At the time known as Redstone GC].
America
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Played as the Jamaica Open (Oct 16-18; not played in 2007). Second-placed Paul Warren (Jam) finished 9 shots behind defending champion and wire-to-wire winner Bloomfield (Jam). [Half Moon Resort, Rose Hall, nr Montego Bay, Jamaica].
America
John Deere
Played as the John Deere Classic (July 10-13). Perry (USA) beat Brad Adamonis (USA) and Jay Williamson (USA) with a birdie at the first playoff hole, to secure his third PGA Tour win in five starts. [TPC Deere Run, Silvis, IL].
America
Morgan Stanley
Played as The Memorial Tournament presented by Morgan Stanley (May 29-Jun 1). Second-placed Jerry Kelly (USA), Justin Rose (Eng), Mathew Goggin (Aus) and Mike Weir (Can) finished 2 shots behind Perry (USA). [Muirfield Village GC, Dublin, nr Columbus, OH].
America
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Played as the Mexico Open presented by Corona (Jan 31-Feb 3; PGA Nationwide Tr event). Second-placed Matt Every (USA) finished 4 shots behind first-time Nationwide Tour winner Lyle (Aus). [GC Tres Marias, Morelia, Mexico].
America
Zurich
Played as the Zurich Classic of New Orleans (March 27-30). Second-placed Peter Lonard (Aus) finished 1 shot behind 26-year-old Andrés Romero (Arg), who recorded his first PGA Tour win. [TPC Louisiana, Avondale, nr New Orleans, LA].
America
AT&T
Played as the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am (Feb 7-10). Lowery (USA) beat Vijay Singh (Fiji) with a birdie at the first playoff hole, to record the last of his three PGA Tour wins. [Pebble Beach Links, Monterey Peninsula, CA. Earlier rounds also at: Poppy Hills GC and Spyglass Hill GC].
America
FBR
Played as the FBR Open (Jan 31-Feb 3). Holmes (USA) beat Phil Mickelson (USA) with a birdie at the first playoff hole, to record his second FBR Open win, and second win on the PGA Tour. [Stadium course, TPC Scottsdale, Phoenix, AZ].
America
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Played as The Players Championship (May 8-11). García (Esp) beat Paul Goydos (USA) with a par at the first playoff hole. [Stadium Course, TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL].
America
Fry's Electronics
Played as the Frys.com Open (Oct 23-26). Cameron Beckman (USA) beat Kevin Sutherland (USA) with a par at the second playoff hole, to claim his second PGA Tour win. [Raptor course, Grayhawk GC, Scottsdale, AZ].
America
Banco Popular
Played as the Puerto Rico Open presented by Banco Popular (March 20-23; first year as a PGA Tour event). Second-placed Bo Van Pelt (USA) and Jerry Kelly (USA) finished 1 shot behind 43-year-old Greg Kraft (USA), who recorded his first and only PGA Tour win in his 379th start on the Tour. In 1973 Kraft won the Deposit Guarantee Classic, an unofficial PGA Tour that coincided with The Masters. [Championship course, Grand Reserve GC, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico; at the time known as Trump Intl GC].
America
AT&T
Played as the AT&T National hosted by Tiger Woods (July 3-6). Second-placed Fredrik Jacobson (Swe) finished 2 shots behind Kim (USA), who recorded his second PGA Tour win in 2008. [Blue course, Congressional CC, Bethesda, MD].
America
Viking
Played as the Viking Classic (Sept 18-21). MacKenzie (USA) beat Marc Turnesa (USA) with a birdie at the second playoff hole, to record his second PGA Tour win. Brian Gay (USA) was eliminated at the first playoff hole. [Annandale GC, Madison, nr Jackson, Miss.].
America
Mercedes-Benz
Played as the Mercedes-Benz Championship (Jan 3-6; PGA Tour season opener). Chopra (Swe) beat Steve Stricker (USA) with a birdie at the fourth playoff hole to claim his second PGA Tour win. [Plantation Course, Kapalua Resort, Maui, Hawaii].
America
Merrill Lynch
Played as the Merrill Lynch Shootout (Dec 12-14; played over three rounds: 1-alternate shot; 2-better ball; 3-scramble). Second-placed team of JB Holmes (USA) & Boo Weekley (USA) finished 4 shots behind winning team of Kenny Perry (USA) & Scott Hoch (USA). [Gold course, Tiburon GC, Naples, FL].
America
Merrill Lynch
Played as the Merrill Lynch Shootout (Dec 12-14; played over three rounds: 1-alternate shot; 2-better ball; 3-scramble). Second-placed team of JB Holmes (USA) & Boo Weekley (USA) finished 4 shots behind winning team of Kenny Perry (USA) & Scott Hoch (USA). [Gold course, Tiburon GC, Naples, FL].
America
Justin Timberlake
Played as the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open (Oct 16-19). Second-placed Matt Kuchar (USA) finished 1 shot behind tour rookie and first-time PGA Tour winner Turnesa (USA). [TPC Summerlin, Las Vegas, NV].
America
LG
Played as the LG Skins Game (Nov 29-30). Kyung-Ju "KJ" Choi (S Kor) won with a total of 6 skins worth $415,000. Second was defending champion Stephen Ames (T&T/Can) 6 skins worth $250,000. Third: Phil Mickelson (USA) 4 skins worth $195,000. Fourth: Rocco Mediate (USA) 2 skins worth $140,000. [Celebrity course, Indian Wells Resort, Coachella Valley, California].
America
Sony
Played as the Sony Open in Hawaii (Jan 10-13). Second-placed Rory Sabbatini (RSA) finished 3 shots behind Kyung-Ju "KJ" Choi (S Kor). [Waialae CC, Honolulu, Hawaii].
America
Barclays
Played as The Barclays (Aug 21-24; first of four FedExCup playoff events). Singh (Fiji) beat Sergio García (Esp) with a birdie at the second playoff hole. Kevin Sutherland (USA) was eliminated at the first playoff hole. [Ridgewood CC, Paramus, NJ].
America
Stanford
Played as the Stanford St Jude Championship (June 5-8). Leonard (USA) beat Trevor Immelman (RSA) and Robert Allenby (Aus) with a birdie at the second playoff hole. [TPC Southwind, Memphis, TN].
America
Valero
Played as the Valero Texas Open (Oct 9-12). Second-placed Charlie Wi (S Kor), Mark Wilson (USA) and Tim Wilkinson (NZ) finished 2 shots behind Zach Johnson (USA), who recorded weekend scores of 62 and 64. [Resort course, La Cantera GC, San Antonio, TX].
America
Coca-Cola
Played as the Tour Championship presented by Coca-Cola (Sept 25-28; last of four FedExCup playoff events). Villegas (Col) beat Sergio García (Esp) with a par at the first playoff hole. Vijay Singh (Fiji) finished in a tie for 22nd place, which gave him enough points to win the season-long FedEx Cup and associated $10 million bonus. [East Lake GC, Atlanta, GA].
America
Travelers
Played as the Travelers Championship (June 19-22). Second-placed Tommy Armour III (USA) and defending champion Hunter Mahan (USA) finished 1 shot behind Stewart Cink (USA), who recorded his second win in this event and fifth PGA Tour win overall. [TPC River Highlands, Cromwell, CT].
America
Wachovia
Played as the Wachovia Championship (May 1-4). Second-placed Ben Curtis (USA) finished 5 shots behind 22-year-old Anthony Kim (USA), who recorded his first PGA Tour win. [Quail Hollow Club, Charlotte, NC].
America
Turning Stone
Played as the Turning Stone Championship (Oct 2-5). Second-placed Robert Allenby (Aus) finished 1 shot behind tour rookie and first-time PGA Tour winner Johnson (USA). [Atunyote GC, Turning Stone Resort, Vernon, NY].
America
PODS
Played as the PODS Championship (March 6-9). Second-placed John Senden (Aus), Ryuji Imada (Jpn), George McNeill (USA), Troy Matteson (USA), Billy Mayfair (USA) and Stewart Cink (USA) finished 2 shots behind Sean O'Hair (USA), who recorded his second PGA Tour win. [Copperhead course, Innisbrook Resort, Palm Harbor, nr Tampa, FL].
America
CMN/Wal-Mart
Played as the Children's Miracle Network Classic presented by Wal-Mart (Nov 6-9). Second-placed Tommy Gainey (USA) finished 1 shot behind Davis Love III (USA), who clinched his 20th PGA Tour title and a lifetime qualification exemption. [Magnolia course, Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL. Earlier rounds also played on the Palm course].
America
Chevron / Bank of America
Played as the Chevron World Challenge presented by Bank of America (Dec 18-21; unofficial PGA Tour money event, hosted by Tiger Woods). Second-placed Steve Stricker (USA) finished 1 shot behind Vijay Singh (Fiji). [Sherwood CC, Thousand Oaks, nr LA, Calif.].
America
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Played as the Mayakoba Golf Classic at Riviera Maya-Cancun (Feb 21-24). Second-placed Steve Marino (USA) finished 2 shots behind 36-year-old Brian Gay (USA), who recorded his first PGA Tour win after 293 starts on the Tour. [El Camaleón course, Mayakoba Resort, Riviera Maya, Mexico].
America
Wyndham
Played as the Wyndham Championship (Aug 14-17). Second-placed Scott McCarron (USA) finished 2 shots behind Pettersson (Swe). [Sedgefield CC, Greensboro, NC].
Europe
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Played as the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship (Jan 17-20; European Tour event). Second-placed Henrik Stenson (Swe) and Lee Westwood (Eng) finished 4 shots behind 23-year-old Martin Kaymer (Ger), who recorded his first European Tour win. [Abu Dhabi GC, UAE].
Europe
Dunhill
Played as the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship (Oct 2-5). Robert Karlsson (Swe) beat Martin Kaymer (Ger) and Ross Fisher (Eng) with a birdie at the first playoff hole. [Old Course, St Andrews, Fife. Earlier rounds of this pro-am event also played at Carnoustie and Kingsbarns].
Europe
Valle Romano
Played as the MAPFRE Open de Andalucia by Valle Romano (March 27-30). Thomas Levet (Fra) beat Oliver Fisher (Eng) with a par at the first playoff hole. [Aloha GC, Costa del Sol, Spain].
Europe
Bank Austria
Played as the Bank Austria Golf Open presented by Telekom Austria (June 5-8; Eurpn Tr event). Second-placed Simon Wakefield (Eng) finished 1 shot behind Singh (India). Reduced to 54 holes due to bad weather. [Fontana GC, Oberwaltersdorf, nr Vienna, Austria].
Europe
BMW
Played as the BMW International Open (June 19-22). Martin Kaymer (Ger) beat Anders Hansen (Den) with a birdie at the first playoff hole, to become the first home-country winner of the 20-year-old BMW International Open. [Golfclub München Eichenried, nr Munich, Germany].
Europe
BMW
Played as the BMW PGA Championship (May 22-25). Jiménez (Esp) beat Oliver Wilson (Eng) with a birdie at the second playoff hole. [West course, Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Surrey].
Europe
Quinn Insurance
Played as the Quinn Insurance British Masters (Sept 25-28). Fernández-Castaño (Esp) beat defending champion Lee Westwood (Eng) with a par at the third playoff hole. [Brabazon course, The Belfry, Wishaw, nr Birmingham].
Europe
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Played as the inaugural Castello Masters Costa Azahar (Oct 23-26). Second-placed Peter Hedblom (Swe) finished 3 shots behind García (Esp). García was playing on his home course, where he was taught by his father Victor, the club's golf professional. [GC Mediterraneo, Castellon, Spain].
Europe
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Played as the Czech Golf Open (July 3-5; Alps Tr event). Second-placed Michael Moser (Aut) finished 7 shots behind Prader (Aut). [Mnich course, Monachus Golf Resort, Nova Bystrice, South Bohemia].
Europe
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Played as the Dubai Desert Classic (Jan 31-Feb 3; European Tour event). Second-placed Martin Kaymer (Ger) finished 1 shot behind Tiger Woods (USA), who won this event for the second time in three years. [Majlis course, Emirates GC, Dubai, UAE].
Europe
KLM
Played as the KLM Open (Aug 21-14). Second-placed Paul McGinley (Ire) finished 4 shots behind fellow Irishman Clarke (N.Ire). [Kennemer G&CC, Zandvoort, Netherlands].
Europe
Omega
Played as the Omega European Masters (Sept 4-7). Lucquin (Fra) beat Rory McIroy (N.Ire) with a birdie at the second playoff hole to claim his first European Tour title, at the 175th attempt. McIroy started the final day with a 4 shot lead, and missed a two-foot putt at the second playoff hole to hand victory to Lucquin. [GC Crans-sur-Sierre, Crans-Montana, Switzerland].
Europe
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Played as the European Open (July 3-6). Second-placed Sergio Garcia (Esp) finished 7 shots behind Fisher (Eng), who recorded his second European Tour win. [Heritage course, London GC, Brand Hatch, nr London].
Europe
Alstom
Played as the Open de France Alstom (June 26-29). Second-placed Colin Montgomerie (Scot) finished 4 shots behind tour rookie and first-time European Tour winner Larrazábal (Esp). [Albatros course, Golf National, Guyancourt, nr Paris].
Europe
Mercedes-Benz
Played as the Mercedes-Benz Championship (Sept 11-14). Second-placed Francesco Molinari (Italy) finished 2 shots behind Karlsson (Swe). [GC Gut Lärchenhof, Pulheim, nr Cologne, Germany].
Europe
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Played as the Hassan II Trophy (Nov 6-9; unofficial limited-field event). Second-placed Simon Dyson (Eng) and Johan Edfors (Swe) finished 2 shots behind Els (RSA). [Red course, Royal Golf Dar Es Salam, Rabat, Morocco].
Europe
Neuflize
Played as the Saint-Omer Open presented by Neuflize OBC (June 12-15; Eurpn Tr event). Second-placed Christian Nilsson (Swe) finished 1 shot behind first-time European Tour winner Dixon (Eng). [Aa St Omer Golf Club, Lumbres, Hauts-de-France, France].
Europe
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Played as the Irish Open (May 15-18). Second-placed Felipe Aguilar (Chile) finished 2 shots behind Finch (Eng). [Adare Manor Resort, Adare, Co. Limerick].
Europe
Methorios
Played as the Methorios Capital Italia Open (May 8-11). Second-placed Oliver Wilson (Eng) finished 1 shot behind first-time European Tour winner Otto (RSA). [Castello Tolcinasco GC, Pieve Emanuele, nr Milan].
Europe
Johnnie Walker
Played as the Johnnie Walker Championship at Gleneagles (Aug 28-31). Second-placed Graeme Storm (Eng) finished 1 shot behind Havret (Fra). [PGA Centenary Course, Gleneagles, Perthshire].
Europe
BPI
Played as the Madeira Islands Open BPI - Portugal (March 20-23). Forsyth (Scot) beat Hennie Otto (RSA) with a birdie at the first playoff hole to record his second European Tour win. [Santo da Serra GC, Machico, Madeira].
Europe
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Played as the inaugural Madrid Masters (Oct 9-12). Second-placed Ricardo Gonzalez (Arg) finished 3 shots behind Schwartzel (RSA). [Club de Campo Villa de Madrid, Madrid, Spain]. [Club de Campo Villa de Madrid, Madrid, Spain].
Europe
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Played as the Portugal Masters (Oct 16-19). Second-placed Paul Lawrie (Scot) finished 3 shots behind Alvaro Quirós (Esp), who recorded his second European Tour win. [Victoria GC, Vilamoura, Algarve].
Europe
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Played as the Estoril Open de Portugal (April 3-6). Grégory Bourdy (Fra) beat David Howell (Eng) with a birdie at the fourth playoff hole, to claim his second European Tour title. Alastair Forsyth (Scot) was eliminated at the second playoff hole. [Oitavos Dunes, nr Cascais, Portugal].
Europe
Commercialbank
Played as the Commercialbank Qatar Masters presented by Dolphin Energy (Jan 24-27; European Tour event). Second-placed Henrik Stenson (Swe) finished 3 shots behind Adam Scott (Aus), who shot a course record 61 (-11) in the final round. [Doha GC, Qatar].
Europe
Inteco
Played as the Inteco Russian Open (July 24-27; Eurpn Tr event). Second-placed José Manuel Lara (Esp) finished 2 shots behind Lundberg (Swe), who recorded his second European tour win, both coming in the Russian Open. [Moscow CC, Nakhabino, nr Moscow].
Europe
SAS
Played as the SAS Masters (Aug 14-17). Second-placed Nick Dougherty (Eng) and Pelle Edberg (swe) finished 1 shot behind home-country winner Peter Hanson (Swe), who recorded his second European Tour win. [Masters course, Arlandastad GC, Rosersberg, nr Stockholm].
Europe
Barclays
Played as the Barclays Scottish Open (July 10-13). Second-placed James Kingston (RSA) finished 2 shots behind Graeme McDowell (N.Ire). [Loch Lomond GC, Luss, Dunbartonshire].
Europe
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Played as the Open de Espana (May 1-4). Lawrie (Ire) beat Ignacio Garrido (Esp) with a par at the second playoff hole, to record his only win on the European Tour. [Real (Royal) GC, Sevilla, Andalucia].
Europe
Telenet
Played as the Telenet Trophy (June 19-22; Eurpn Challenge Tr event). Second-placed Wil Besseling (Neth) and Soren Juul (Den) finished 1 shot behind first-time Challenge Tour winner Horsey (Eng). [Royal Limburg GC, Houthalen, Belgium; at the time called Limburg G&CC].
Europe
Volvo
Played as the Volvo Masters (Oct 30-Nov 2; for the last time after 21 years as the Eurpn Tr's season-ending event). Second-placed Martin Kaymer (Ger) and Anthony Wall (Eng) finished 2 shots behind wire-to-wire winner Kjeldsen (Den). [Valderrama GC, San Roque, Spain].
Europe
Celtic Manor
Played as the Celtic Manor Wales Open (May 29-Jun 1). Second-placed Robert Karlsson (Swe) finished 4 shots behind 31-year-old Scott Strange (Aus), who recorded his first European Tour win. [Twenty Ten course, Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, South Wales].
Europe
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World Match Play not played in 2008.
Asia
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The inaugural Asian Tour International (March 20-23; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Seung-yul Noh (S Kor) finished 5 shots behind Wen-tang Lin (Taiw). [Pattana GC, Chonburi, Thailand; at the time called Pattana Sports Club].
Asia
Ballantine's
Played as the inaugural Ballantine's Championship (March 13-16; Asian/Eurpn Trs event). Graeme McDowell (N.Ire) beat Jeev Milkha Singh (India) with a birdie at the third playoff hole. [Pinx GC, Jeju Island, S Korea].
Asia
Bangkok Airways
Played as the Bangkok Airways Open (June 5-8; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Shintaro Kai (Jpn) finished 3 shots behind Wiratchant (Thai), who claimed his tenth Asian Tour win. [Santiburi Samui CC, Koh Samui Island, Thailand].
Asia
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Played as the Pine Valley Beijing Open (May 8-11; Asian/Japan Trs event). Second-placed Shintaro Kai (Jpn) finished 3 shots behind Fujita (Jpn). [Pine Valley GC, Beijing, China].
Asia
BMW
Played as the BMW Asian Open (April 24-27; Asian/Eurpn Trs event). Second-placed Robert-Jan Derksen (Neth) finished 1 shot behind Clarke (N.Ire), who enjoyed his first European Tour win in almost 5 years. [Tomson GC, Pudong, Shanghai, China].
Asia
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Played as the Brunei Open (Aug 21-24; Asian Tr event). First-time Asian Tr winner and tour rookie Kulacz (Aus) beat Wen-teh Lu (Taiw) by holing-out from a greenside bunker at the first playoff hole. [Empire Hotel & CC, Jerudong, Brunei].
Asia
Johnnie Walker
Played as the Johnnie Walker Cambodian Open (Dec 11-14; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Chih Bing Lam (Sing) finished 6 shots behind Jaidee (Thai), who claimed his second straight win on the Asian Tour. [Phokeethra CC, Siem Reap, Cambodia].
Asia
Midea
Played as the Midea China Classic (Oct 16-19; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Terry Pilkadaris (Aus) finished 1 shot behind 17-year-old Noh (S Kor), who became the third youngest player to win on the Asian Tour. [Royal Orchid Intl GC, nr Foshan, Guangzhou, China].
Asia
Volvo
Played as the Volvo China Open (April 17-20; Asian/European Tours event). Second-placed Simon Griffiths (Eng), Michael Lorenzo-Vera (Fra) and Oliver Wilson (Eng) finished 9 shots behind 37-year-old Damien McGrane (Ire), who recorded his first (and only) win on the European and Asian Tours. [Beijing CBD Intl GC, Beijing, China].
Asia
UBS
Played as the UBS Hong Kong Open (50th) (Nov 20-23; Asian/Eurpn Trs event; Eurpn Tr 2009 season). First-time European Tour winner Lin (Taiw) beat Rory McIlroy (N.Ire) with a birdie at the second playoff hole. Francesco Molinari (Italy) was eliminated at the first playoff hole. [Hong Kong GC, Fanling; composite of 10 holes from Eden course, 8 from the New].
Asia
HSBC
Played as the HSBC Champions (Nov 6-9; Asian/Eurpn Trs event; Eurpn Tr 2009 season opener). Garcia (Esp) beat Oliver Wilson (Eng) with a birdie at the second playoff hole. [Sheshan Intl GC, Shanghai, China].
Asia
Emaar-MGF
Played as the Emaar-MGF Indian Masters (Feb 7-10; Asian/Eurpn Trs event; Asian Tour season opener). Second-placed Damien McGrane (Ire) finished 2 shots behind first-time European Tour winner Shiv Shankar Prasad "SSP" Chawrasia (India); a home-country winner for the first European Tour event held in India. [Delhi GC, New Delhi, India].
Asia
Hero Honda
Played as the Hero Honda Indian Open (Oct 9-12; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Darren Beck (Aus) finished 1 shot behind wire-to-wire winner Liang (China). [Delhi GC, New Delhi, India].
Asia
Pertamina
Played as the Pertamina Indonesia President Invitational (Aug 28-31; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Wen-tang Lin (Taiw) finished 3 shots behind first-time Asian Tour winner Hend (Aus). [Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK) course, Damai Indah Golf, North Jakarta, Indonesia].
Asia
Enjoy Jakarta/Astro
Played as the Enjoy Jakarta Astro Indonesia Open (Feb 14-17; Asian/Eurpn Trs event). Second-placed Jeev Milkha Singh (India) finished 1 shot behind Aguilar (Chile), who recorded his first win on the European and Asian Tours. [Cengkareng GC, Jakarta Intl Airport, Indonesia].
Asia
Johnnie Walker
Played as the Johnnie Walker Classic (Feb 28-Mar 2; Asian/Eurpn/Aus Trs event). Second-placed Greg Chalmers (Aus), Scott Strange (Aus) and Taichiro Kiyota (Jpn) finished 3 shots behind first-time European Tour winner Brown (NZ), who recorded his first Asian Tour win just one week earlier. [DLF G&CC, New Delhi, India].
Asia
Iskandar
Played as the Iskandar Johor Open (Oct 30-Nov 2; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Thaworn Wiratchant (Thai) finished 2 shots behind Goosen (RSA). [Johor G&CC, Johor, Malaysia; at the time known as Royal Johor CC].
Asia
Kolon-Hana Bank
Played as the Kolon-Hana Bank Korea Open (Oct 2-5; Asian/Korean Trs event). Second-placed Ian Poulter (Eng) finished 1 shot behind home-country winner Bae (S Kor). [Woo Jeong Hills CC, Cheonan, S Korea].
Asia
NH Nonghyup
Played as the NH Nonghyup KPGA Championship (Nov 13-16; Korean Tr event). Andrew McKenzie (Aus) beat Sang-hyun Park (S Kor) and Jong-yul Suk (S Kor) with a birdie at the first playoff hole. [Bear course, Bear Creek GC, Poncheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, S Kor].
Asia
Luxehills
Played as the inaugural Luxehills Championship (Sept 4-7; China Tr event). Second-placed Guiming Liao (China) finished 3 shots behind Tsai (Taiw). [Luxehills Intl CC, Chengdu, Sichuan, China].
Asia
x
Played as the Macau Open (Oct 23-26; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Wen-tang Lin (Taiw) finished 3 shots behind wire-to-wire winner Gleeson (Aus). [Macau G&CC, Macau, China].
Asia
GS Caltex
Played as the GS Caltex Maekyung Open (May 1-4; Asian/Korean Trs event). First-time Asian Tour winner Hwang (S Kor) beat 16-year-old Seung-yul Noh (S Kor) with a par at the first playoff hole (par-4 18th). [Namseoul CC, Seongnam, Gyeonggi, S Korea].
Asia
Maybank
Played as the Maybank Malaysian Open (March 6-9; Asian/Eurpn Trs event). Atwal (India) beat defending champion Peter Hedblom (Swe) with a par at the second playoff hole. [Kota Permai G&CC, Shah Alam, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia].
Asia
x
Played as the Philippine Open (April 3-6; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Danny Chia (Malay) finished 1 shot behind home-country winner Que (Phil), who recorded his second Asian Tr win. [East course, Wack Wack G&CC, Manila, Philippines].
Asia
SAIL
Played as the inaugural SAIL Open at Jaypee Greens (Feb 20-23; Asian Tr event; SAIL = Steel Authority of India). Second-placed Seung-yul Noh (S Kor), Jyoti Randhawa (India) and Scott Hend (Aus) finished 4 shots behind first-time Asian Tour winner Brown (NZ). [Jaypee Greens GC, Gtr Noida, Delhi, India].
Asia
x
Played as the inaugural Worldwide Selangor Masters (Aug 6-9; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Thongchai Jaidee (Thai) finished 1 shot behind first-time Asian Tour winner Leong (Malay). [Seri Selangor GC, Petaling Jaya, nr KL, Malaysia].
Asia
Shinhan Financial
Played as the Shinhan Donghae Open (Oct 9-12; Korean Tr event). Second-placed Suk-ho Hur (S Kor) finished 3 shots behind defending champion Kyoung-ju "K.J." Choi (S Kor). [Lakeside CC, nr Yongin, Gyeonggi, S Korea].
Asia
Barclays
Played as the Barclays Singapore Open (Nov 13-16; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Padraig Harrington (Ire) and Ernie Els (RSA) finished 1 shot behind Singh (India). [Serapong course, Sentosa GC, Singapore. Early rounds also played on the Tanjong course].
Asia
SK Telecom
Played as the SK Telecom Open (April 17-20; Korean Tr event). Second-placed Kyung-nam Kang (S Kor) finished 4 shots behind Kyoung-ju "K.J." Choi (S Kor). [Ocean course, Sky 72 GC, Incheon, S Korea].
Asia
Mercuries
Played as the Mercuries Taiwan Masters (Sept 18-21; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Thaworn Wiratchant (Thai) finished 2 shots behind defending champion Wen-teh Lu (Taiw). [Tamsui course, Taiwan G&CC, Taipei, Taiwan].
Asia
Singha
Played as the inaugural (and only) Singha Thailand PGA Championship (June 26-29; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Juvic Pagunsan (Phil) finished 3 shots behind Mo (S Kor), who recorded his first Asian Tour win since 1996. [Santiburi CC, Chiang Rai, Thailand].
Asia
Hana Bank
Played as the Hana Bank Vietnam Masters (Nov 22-25; Asian Tr event). Jaidee (Thai) beat Rhys Davies (Wales) with a par at the third playoff hole. Andrew Dodt (Aus) was eliminated at the second playoff hole. [East course, Vietnam G&CC, Ho Chi Min City (Saigon), Vietnam].
Asia
Volvo
Played as the Volvo Masters of Asia (Dec 18-21; Asian Tr season-ending event). Second-placed Chapchai Nirat (Thai) finished 2 shots behind first-time Asian Tour winner Lam Chih Bing (Sing). [Thai CC, Bangkok, Thailand].
Japan
Mynavi
Played as the Mynavi ABC Championship (Oct 30-Nov 2; Japan Tr event). Second-placed Keiichiro Fukabori (Jpn) finished 1 shot behind Ishikawa (Jpn), who recorded his first Japan Tour win as a professional. [ABC GC, Kato, Hyogo, Japan].
Japan
All Nippon Airways
Played as the ANA Open (Japan tr event). Second-placed Tommy Nakajima (Jpn) and Toshinori Muto (Jpn) finished 4 shots behind Yano (Jpn). [Wattsu course, Sapporo GC, Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido, Jpn].
Japan
Bridgestone
Played as the Bridgestone Open (Oct 23-26; Japan Tr event). Second-placed Takao Nogami (Jpn) finished 4 shots behind Yano (Jpn), who recorded his third Japan Tour win. [Sodegaura course, Sodegaura CC, Chiba, Jpn].
Japan
Canon
Played as the inaugural Canon Open (Oct 9-12; Japan Tour event). Second-placed Yasuharu Imano (Jpn), Taichi Teshima (Jpn), Hiroyuki Fujita (Jpn) and Yusaku Miyazato (Jpn) finished 1 shot behind Makoto Inoue (Jpn), who recorded his second Japan Tour win. [West course, Totsuka CC, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Jpn].
Japan
Casio
Played as the Casio World Open (Nov 27-30; Japan Tr event). Second-placed Kenichi Kuboya (Jpn) finished 3 shots behind first-time Japan Tour winner Oda (Jpn). [Kochi Kuroshio CC, Kochi, Jpn].
Japan
Dunlop
Played as the Dunlop Phoenix Tournament (Nov 20-23; Japan Tr event). Second-placed Ryo Ishikawa (Jpn) finished 1 shot behind Marksaeng (Thai). [Phoenix CC, Miyazaki, Japan].
Japan
Played as the Fujisankei Classic (a Japan Tour event). Fujishima (Jpn) beat Hiroshi Iwata (Jpn) in a playoff.
Japan
JGA
Played as the Japan Open (Oct 16-19; Japanese major ch'ship). Second-placed Ryo Ishikawa (Jpn) finished 4 shots behind Katayama (Jpn), who won his second Japan Open title in four years. [Koga GC, Shishibu, nr Koga, Fukuoka, Jpn].
Japan
PGA of Japan
Played as the Japan PGA Championship (May 15-18; Japanese major ch'ship). Second-placed Wen-chong Liang (China) finished 6 shots behind Katayama (Jpn). [Raysum G&S Resort, Annaka, Gunma, Jpn].
Japan
UBS
Played as the UBS Japan Golf Tour Championship Shishido Hills (July 3-6; Japanese major ch'ship). Second-placed Takao Nogami (Jpn) and Brendan Jones (Aus) finished 1 shot behind Hoshino (Jpn). [West course, Shishido Hills CC, Kasama, Ibaraki, Japan].
Japan
Lexus
Played as the inaugural Championship by Lexus (Nov 6-9; Japan Tour event). Second-placed Kiyoshi Miyazato (Jpn) finished 5 shots behind Suk-ho "S.K." Hur (S Kor), who recorded the last of his eight Japan Tour wins. [Ohtone CC, Bando, Ibaraki, Japan].
Japan
Munsingwear
Played as the Munsingwear Open KSB Cup (May 22-25; Japan Tour event). Second-placed Shingo Katayama (Jpn), Katsunori Kuwabara (Jpn) and Nobuhito Sato (Jpn) finished 3 shots behind Hideto Tanihara (Jpn). [Tojigaoka Marine Hills GC, Tamano, Okayama, Japan].
Japan
Japan Tobacco
Played as the Golf Nippon Series JT Cup (Dec 4-7; Japanese major ch'ship and season-ending event). Second-placed Brendan Jones (Aus), David Smail (NZ) and Taichi Teshima (Jpn) finished 2 shots behind Singh (India), who won this event for the second time in three years. [Tokyo Yomiuri CC, Inagi, nr Tokyo, Japan].
Japan
Panasonic
Played as the inaugural Asia-Pacific Panasonic Open (Sept 25-28; Asian/Jpn Tours event). Second-placed Azuma Yano (Jpn) finished 1 shot behind Hideto Tanihara (Jpn). [West course, Ibaraki CC, Ibaraki-shi, nr Osaka, Japan].
Japan
Sega
Played as the Nagashima Shigeo Invitational Sega Sammy Cup (July 24-27; Japan Tour event). Second-placed Sushi Ishigaki (Jpn) finished 2 shots behind Jeev Milkha Singh (India). [North Country GC, Hokkaido, Jpn].
Japan
Played as the Sun Chlorella Classic (a Japan Tour event). Second-placed Hideto Tanihara (Jpn) finished 1 shot behind Taniguchi (Jpn).
Japan
Mitsui Sumitomo
Played as the Mitsui Sumitomo VISA Taiheiyo Masters (Nov 13-16; Japan Tr event). Katayama (Jpn) beat Yasuharu Imano (Jpn) with a birdie at the first playoff hole (par-5 18th). [Gotemba course, Taiheiyo Club, Gotemba, Shizuoka, Jpn].
Japan
x
Played as The Crowns - International Invitation Golf (May 1-4; Japan Tr event; aka the Chunichi Crowns). Kondo (Jpn) beat Hiroyuki Fujita (Jpn) at the second playoff hole. [Wago course, Nagoya GC, Aichi, Japan].
Japan
Coca-Cola
Played as the Coca-Cola Tokai Classic (a Japan Tour event). Second-placed Yuta Ikeda (Jpn) finished 2 shots behind Muto (Jpn).
Japan
x
Played as the Tsuruya Open (April 24-27; Japan Tour event). Second-placed Kyung-tae "K.T." Kim (S Kor) finished 1 shot behind Suk-ho "S.K." Hur (S Kor). [Yamanohara course, Yamanohara GC, Hyogo, Jpn].
Aus/NZ
Sportsbet
Played as the Sportsbet Australian Masters (Nov 27-30; Aus/Eurpn Trs event; Eurpn Tr 2009 season). Pampling (Aus) beat Marcus Fraser (Aus) with a par at the third hole of a playoff, to record his second Australasian Tour win and first for nine years. [Huntingdale GC, Oakleigh South, Melbourne].
Aus/NZ
x
Played as the Australian Open (Dec 11-14; Aus Tr event). Clark (RSA) beat Mathew Goggin (Aus) at the first playoff hole. [Royal Sydney GC, Rose Bay, Sydney, Aus].
Aus/NZ
Schweppes
Played as the Cadbury Schweppes Australian PGA Championship (Dec 4-7; Aus Tr event). Second-placed Mathew Goggin (Aus) finished 2 shots behind Ogilvy (Aus). [Coolum Resort, Coolum Beach, QLD, Australia].
Aus/NZ
x
Played as the inaugural Kiwi Challenge (Oct 26/27; PGA Tour 36-hole exhibition event, for four players aged under 30). Hunter Mahan (USA) beat Anthony Kim (USA) with a par at the second playoff hole (par-4 18th). Brandt Snedeker (USA) was 1 shot further back in third (-7); Adam Scott (Aus) finished fourth (+4). [First round: Kauri Cliffs, Matauri Bay, NZ. Second round: Cape Kidnappers, Hawke's Bay, NZ].
Aus/NZ
x
New Zealand Open not played in 2008 due to Tour scheduling changes.
Aus/NZ
HSBC
Played as the HSBC New Zealand PGA Championship (Feb 14-17; Aus/PGA Nationwide Trs event). Second-placed David Smail (NZ) finished 1 shot behind Darren Stiles (USA). Event reduced to 36 holes due to bad weather. [Clearwater Resort, Christchurch, NZ].
Africa
x
Played as the inaugural Africa Open (Feb 7-10; Sunshine Tr event). Second-placed Nic Henning (RSA) finished 6 shots behind 25-year-old Shaun Norris (RSA), who recorded his first Sunshine Tour win. [Fish River Sun Resort, nr Port Alfred, Eastern Cape, RSA].
Africa
Alfred Dunhill
Played as the Alfred Dunhill Championship (Dec 11-14; European/Sunshine Trs event; European Tr 2009 season). Second-placed Robert Rock (Eng) and Johan Edfors (Swe) finished 1 shot behind Richard Sterne (RSA). [Leopard Creek CC, Malelane, Mpumalanga, RSA].
Africa
x
Played as the Joburg Open (Jan 10-13; Sunshine/Eurpn Trs event). Richard Sterne (RSA) beat Garth Mulroy (RSA) and Magnus Carlsson (Swe) with a birdie at the second playoff hole. [East course, Royal Johannesburg & Kensington GC, Johannesburg, RSA. Earlier rounds on East & West courses].
Africa
Tusker
Played as the Tusker Kenya Open (March 6-9; Eurpn Challenge Tr event). Second-placed Thomas Feyrsinger (Aut) finished 3 shots behind Pyman (Eng), who claimed the last of his record eight wins on the European Challenge Tour. [Karen CC, nr Nairobi, Kenya].
Africa
Nedbank
Played as the Nedbank Golf Challenge (Dec 4-7; Sunshine Tr event; limited field of 12 top tour professionals). Second-placed Kenny Perry (USA) finished 9 shots behind wire-to-wire winner Stenson (Swe). [Gary Player CC, Sun City Resort, North West Prov, South Africa].
Africa
Dimension Data
Played as the Dimension Data Pro-Am (Jan 24-27; Sunshine Tr event). Second-placed James Kingston (RSA) finished 3 shots behind Kamte (RSA). [Gary Player CC, Sun City Resort, North West Prov, RSA].
Africa
Nashua
Played as the Nashua Masters (Jan 31-Feb 3; Sunshine Tr event). Second-placed Bradford Vaughan (RSA) finished 2 shots behind Cayeux (Zim). [Wild Coast Sun CC, Port Edward, Eastern Cape].
Africa
x
Played as the South African Open (Dec 18-21; Eurpn/Sunshine Trs event; Eurpn Tr 2009 season). Sterne (RSA) beat Gareth Maybin (N.Ire) with a birdie at the first playoff hole, to win for the second straight week. Sterne recorded his third European Tour win on home soil in 2008, and became the eighth consecutive South African winner of the SA Open. [Pearl Valley G&CE, Paarl, Western Cape, RSA].
Africa
Telekom
Played as the Telekom PGA Championship (Feb 21-24; Sunshine Tr event). Second-placed Hennie Otto (RSA) finished 14 shots behind defending champion and runaway winner Oosthuizen (RSA). [Woodmead course, The CC Johannesburg, Jo'burg, RSA].
Awards
FedEx
Vijay Singh (Fiji) won the PGA Tour 2008 season-long points chase, to capture the FedExCup and $10 million bonus. Camilo Villegas (Col) was second with 124,550 pts. Sergo Garcia (Esp) was third with 119,400 pts. The Cup is awarded based on points earned during the regular PGA Tour season and in the four playoff events.
Awards
Asian Tr
Jaidee (Thai) recorded the season's lowest scoring average on the Asian Tour over a minimum of 40 rounds.
Awards
Eurpn Tr
Karlsson (Swe) recorded the season's lowest stroke average on the European Tour. Lee Westwood (Eng) was second with 70.44; Sergio Garcia (Esp) was third with 70.63.
Awards
Japan Tr
Katayama (Jpn) recorded the season's lowest scoring average on the Japan Tour. Brendan Jones (Aus) was second with 69.82; SK Ho (S Kor) was third with 70.22.
Awards
PGA of America
Garcia (Esp) won his first PGA of America Vardon Trophy, recording the season's lowest adjusted scoring average on the PGA Tour (over a minimum of 60 rounds). Phil Mickelson (USA) was second with 69.12; Anthony Kim (USA) was third with 69.28.
Awards
PGA Tour
Garcia (Esp) won the PGA Tour Byron Nelson Award, recording the season's lowest scoring average (over a minimum of 50 rounds). Phil Mickelson (USA) was second with 69.17; Padraig Harrington (Ire) was third with 69.28.
Awards
Japan Tr
Shingo Katayama (Jpn) won his fifth Japan Golf Tour Money List, with 2008 season earnings of Yn180,094,895. Azuma Yano (Jpn) was second with Yn137,064,052; Prayad Marksaeng (Thai) was third with Yn126,430,825. 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
Singh (Fiji) won his third Arnold Palmer Award as the PGA Tour 2008 leading money winner, with earnings of $6,601,094. Tiger Woods was second with $5,775,000; Phil Mickelson (USA) was third with $5,188,875.
Awards
Asian Tr
Singh (Ind) won his second Asian Tour Order of Merit in three years, with 2008 earnings of US$1,452,701 on the Tour. Lin Wen-tang (Tpe) was second with $844,734; Mark Brown (NZ) was third with $778,037.
Awards
Aus Tr
Brown (NZ) won the PGA Tour of Australasia 2008 Order of Merit, with earnings of A$440,027 on the Tour. Rod Pampling (Aus) was second with A$368,300; Geoff Ogilvy (Aus) was third with A$316,500.
Awards
Eurpn Tr
Karlsson (Swe) won the Harry Vardon Trophy as the European Tour 2008 Order of Merit winner, with earnings of €2,732,748 on the Tour. Padriag Harrington (Ire) was second with €2,459,109; Lee Westwood (Eng) was third with €2,424,642.
Awards
Sunshine Tr
2008 Sunshine Tour Order of Merit (and associated Sid Brews Trophy). Won by Sterne (RSA) with season earnings of R5,999,264. Garth Mulroy (RSA) was second with R1,442,350; Thomas Aiken (RSA) was third with R967,378. Robert Rock (Eng) recorded earnings of R1.2mill, but did not play the minimum of five tournaments to be ranked in the Order of Merit.
Awards
Johnnie Walker
Singh (Ind) won his second Johnnie Walker Asian Player of the Year Award.
Awards
Eurpn Tr
Harrington (Ire) 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
Harrington (Ire) won the PGA of America Player of the Year Award (based on points allocated for PGA Tour wins, money-list position and scoring average).
Awards
PGA Tour
Harrington (Ire) won the Jack Nicklaus Award as the PGA Tour Player of the Year, based on the votes of his peers.
Awards
Asian Tr
Singh (Ind) won the Asian Tour Players' Player of the Year Award, based on the votes of his peers.
Awards
Eurpn Tr
Padraig Harrington (Ire) won the inaugural European Tour Players' Player of the Year Award, based on the votes of his peers.
Awards
Asian Tr
Noh (S Kor) won the Asian Tour 2008 Rookie of the Year Award as the leading first-season player. He finished tenth on the Tour's Order of Merit, with earnings of US$345,824.
Awards
Eurpn Tr
Larrazabal (Esp) won the European Tour 2008 Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year Award as the leading first-season player. Larrazabal finished 18th on the Tour's Order of Merit, with earnings of €960,858.
Awards
PGA Tour
Romero (Arg) won the PGA Tour 2008 Rookie of the Year Award as the leading first-season player. He finished 36th on the Tour's money list, with earnings of $2,064,612.
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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