2015 - Men (All)
The winners in the category "2015 - 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 (79th) (April 9-12). Second-placed Justin Rose (Eng) and Phil Mickelson (USA) finished 4 shots behind wire-to-wire winner Spieth (USA). In winning his first major championship, 21-year-old Spieth broke or equalled many Masters records, including: lowest Masters winning score of 18-under par 270 (also achieved by Tiger Woods, 1997); first player to reach 19-under (a bogey at the 72nd hole cost him the outright lowest score record); second youngest winner (5 months behind Tiger Woods, 1997); 28 birdies over the four rounds, breaking Mickelson's record of 25 in 2001. [Augusta National GC, Augusta, GA].
Majors
R&A
The Open Championship (144th) (July 16-20). Johnson (USA) beat Louis Oosthuizen (RSA) and Marc Leishman (Aus) in a 4-hole playoff, to record his second major championship win. Playoff scores: Johnson 15 (-1); Oosthuizen 16 (E); Leishman 18 (+2). A Monday finish required for only the second time in the Championship's history after torrential rain and high winds on the Friday and Saturday. [The Old Course, St Andrews, Fife].
Majors
USGA
The US Open (115th) (June 18-21). Second-placed Dustin Johnson (USA) and Louis Oosthuizen (RSA) finished 1 shot behind Spieth (USA), who claimed back-to-back major championships, having won The Masters earlier in the year. [Chambers Bay Golf Course, University Pl, nr Seattle, WA].
Majors
PGA of America
The US PGA Championship (97th) (Aug 13-16 ). Second-placed Jordan Spieth (USA) finished 3 shots behind 27-year-old Day (Aus), who claimed his first major championship win after three second place finishes in the Majors. [Straits Course, Whistling Straits, Kohler, Wisconsin].
WGC
HSBC
Played as the WGC-HSBC Champions (Nov 5-8; co-sanctioned by world's leading mens professional tours; second of four Eurpn Tr Final Series events). Second-placed Kevin Kisner (USA) finished 2 shots behind Knox (Scot), who recorded his first European Tour and US PGA Tour win. He also became the first Scot to win a WGC event. [Sheshan Intl GC, Shanghai, China].
WGC
Cadillac
Played as the WGC-Cadillac Championship (March 5-8). Second-placed J.B. Holmes (USA) finished 1 shot behind Johnson (USA), who claimed his second win in a WGC event. [Blue Monster course, Trump Natl Doral Resort, Miami, FL].
WGC
Bridgestone
Played as the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational (Aug 6-9). Second-placed Bubba Watson (USA) finished 2 shots behind Lowry (Ire), who recorded his first WGC win, first PGA Tour win and third on the European Tour. [South course, Firestone CC, Akron, Ohio].
WGC
Cadillac
Played as the WGC-Cadillac Match Play Championship (Apr 29-May 3). McIlroy (N.Ire) beat Gary Woodland (USA) 4 and 2 in the 18-hole final to win the Walter Hagen Cup. [TPC Harding Park, San Francisco, CA].
Amateur
R&A / APGC
Played as the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship (Oct 1-4). Second-placed Ryan Ruffels (Aus) and Cameron Davis (Aus) finished 1 shot behind Cheng (China). Reduced to 54 holes; fourth round cancelled due to bad weather. [Clearwater Bay G&CC, Hong Kong].
Amateur
R&A
The Amateur Championship (120th). Langasque (Fra) beat Grant Forrest (Scot, Craigielaw GC) 4 and 2 in the 36-hole final, to become the third Frenchman to win this title. [Championship Course, Carnoustie Golf Links, Angus. Earlier rounds also at Panmure GC].
Amateur
EGA
Played as the European Amateur Championship. Second-placed Gary Hurley (Ire) finished 1 shot behind Mazzoli (Italy). [Legend course, Penati Resort, Senica, Slovakia].
Amateur
USGA
The US Amateur Championship (115th) (Aug 17-23). Bryson DeChambeau (USA, Calif) beat Derek Bard (USA, NY) by 7 and 6 in the 36-hole final, to claim victory and the Havemeyer Trophy. DeChambeau also won the 2015 NCAA title. [North course, Olympia Fields CC, nr Chicago, IL].
America
Humana
Played as the Humana Challenge in partnership with the Clinton Foundation (Jan 22-25). Second-placed Matt Kuchar (USA), Charley Hoffman (USA), Brendan Steele (USA), Steve Wheatcroft (USA) and Sung Joon Park (S Kor) finished 1 shot behind Haas (USA). [Palmer (private) course, PGA West, La Quinta, CA. Earlier rounds also at: Nicklaus (private) PGA West; La Quinta CC].
America
Visa/OSDE
Played as the VISA Open de Argentina presented by OSDE (Nov 5-8; PGA Tr Latinoamérica event). Second-placed Juan Alvarez (Uruguay, amateur) finished 1 shot behind Bulle (USA). [Jockey Club, Buenos Aires].
America
MasterCard
Played as the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard (50th) (March 19-22). Second-placed Henrik Stenson (Swe) finished 1 shot behind defending champion Every (USA). Stenson led after three rounds, but was edged out by Every's final round six-under 66. [Bay Hill Club, Orlando, FL].
America
Barracuda
Played as the Barracuda Championship (Aug 6-9; modified stableford format). J.J. Henry (USA) beat Kyle Reifers (USA) with an eagle at the second playoff hole (par-5 18th). Both recorded 47 pts in regulation play. This was Henry's second win in this event. [Montreux G&CC, Reno, NV].
America
BMW
Played as the BMW Championship (Sept 17-20; third of four FedEx Cup playoff events). Second-placed Daniel Berger (USA) finished 6 shots behind Jason Day (Aus), whose win took him to the No.1 spot in the official world golf rankings for the first time. [Conway Farms GC, Lake Forest, Illinois].
America
Credit Suisse
Played as the Aberto do Brasil (Brazil Open) presented by Credit Suisse Hedging-Griffo (Sept 24-27; PGA Tr Latinoamérica event). Home country winner Rocha (Brazil) beat Kent Bulle (USA) and Keith Mitchell (USA) in a sudden-death playoff that lasted seven holes. [Itanhangá GC, Itanhangá, Rio de Janeiro].
America
RBC
Played as the RBC Canadian Open (July 23-26). Second-placed Bubba Watson (USA) finished 1 shot behind Jason Day (Aus), who claimed his fourth PGA Tour title. [Glen Abbey GC, Oakville, nr Toronto, Ont.].
America
Crowne Plaza
Played as the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial (May 21-24). Second-placed Jason Bohn (USA), Jordan Spieth (USA) and Brandt Snedeker (USA) finished 1 shot behind Chris Kirk (USA), who claimed his fourth PGA Tour win. [Colonial CC, Ft Worth, TX].
America
AT&T
Played as the AT&T Byron Nelson Championship (May 28-31). Second-placed Charley Hoffman (USA), Jimmy Walker (USA) and Scott Pinckney (USA) finished 4 shots behind Bowditch (Aus). The par-70 course was cut to 69 for the final three rounds due to flooding at the 14th hole. [TPC course, Four Seasons Resort Las Colinas, Irving, nr Dallas, TX].
America
Honda
Played as the Honda Classic (Feb 26-Mar 1). Harrington (Ire) beat Daniel Berger (USA) with a par at the second playoff hole, to record his first PGA Tour win since 2008. [Champion course, PGA National Resort, Palm Beach Gdns, FL].
America
Deutsche Bank
Played as the Deutsche Bank Championship (Sept 4-7; second of four FedExCup playoff events). Second-placed Henrik Stenson (Swe) finished 1 shot behind Rickie Fowler (USA). Stenson double-bogeyed the par-3 16th in the final round, gifting Fowler a one shot lead and allowing the Californian to close out his third win of 2015. [TPC Boston, Norton, Mass.].
America
Farmers Ins.
Played as the Farmers Insurance Open (Feb 5-8). Day (Aus) beat J.B. Holmes (USA) with a par at the second playoff hole. Harris English (USA) and defending champion Scott Stallings (USA) were eliminated at the first playoff hole. [South course, Torrey Pines, La Jolla, CA; earlier rounds on North & South courses].
America
Northern Trust
Played as the Northern Trust Open (Feb 19-22). First-time PGA Tour winner Hahn (USA) beat Dustin Johnson (USA) with a birdie two at the third playoff hole. Paul Casey (Eng) was eliminated at the second playoff hole, when both his opponents had birdie threes. [Riviera CC, Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA].
Played as The Greenbrier Classic (July 2-5). First-time PGA Tour winner Lee (NZ) beat David Hearn (Can) with a birdie at the second playoff hole (par-5 17th). Robert Streb (USA) and Kevin Kisner (USA) were eliminated at the first playoff hole (par-3 18th). [Old White TPC course, Greenbrier GC, White Sulphur Springs, WV].
America
RBC
Played as the RBC Heritage (April 16-19). Furyk (USA) beat Kevin Kisner (USA) with a birdie at the second playoff hole. [Harbour Town Links, Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head, SC].
America
Shell
Played as the Shell Houston Open (April 2-5). J.B. Holmes (USA) beat Johnson Wagner (USA) with a par at the second playoff hole. Jordan Spieth (USA) was eliminated at the first playoff hole. [Tournament course, GC of Houston, Humble, TX].
America
Barbasol
Played as the inaugural Barbasol Championship (July 16-19). Second-placed Will Wilcox (USA) finished 3 shots behind Scott Piercy (USA), who claimed his third PGA Tour win. [Lake course, RTJ Golf Trail at Grand National, Auburn/Opelika, AL].
America
John Deere
Played as the John Deere Classic (July 9-12). Spieth (USA) beat Tom Gillis (USA) with a par at the second playoff hole (par-4 18th). [TPC Deere Run, Silvis, IL].
America
Nationwide
Played as The Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide (June 4-7). First-time PGA Tour winner Lingmerth (Swe) beat Justin Rose (Eng) with a par at the third playoff hole (par-4 10th). [Muirfield Village GC, Dublin, nr Columbus, OH].
America
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Played as the Abierto Mexicano de Golf (Mexican Open) (May 14-17; PGA Tr Latinoamérica event). Second-placed Brad Gehl (USA) and Maximiliano Godoy (Arg) finished 1 shot behind Hueber (USA). [CC de Aguascalientes, Ags., Mexico].
America
Zurich
Played as the Zurich Classic of New Orleans (April 23-26). Second-placed Cameron Tringale (USA) finished 1 shot behind Justin Rose (Eng), whose closing round 66 gave him a course record total of 266, and his seventh PGA Tour win. [TPC Louisiana, Avondale, nr New Orleans, LA].
America
AT&T
Played as the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am (Feb 12-15). Second-placed Nick Watney (USA) finished 3 shots behind Snedeker (USA), who won this event for the second time in three years. [Pebble Beach Links, Monterey Peninsula, CA. Earlier rounds also at: Monterey Peninsula CC (Shore course) and Spyglass Hill GC].
America
Lexus
Played as the Lexus Peru Open presented by Scotiabank (Nov 19-22; PGA Tr Latinoamérica event). Cazaubón (Mex) beat Kent Bulle (USA) in a playoff, to claim his third PGA Tour Latinoamérica win. [Los Inkas GC, Lima, Peru].
America
Waste Mgt
Played as the Waste Management Phoenix Open (Jan 29-Feb 1). Second-placed Bubba Watson (USA), Ryan Palmer (USA) and Hideki Matsuyama (Jpn) finished 1 shot behind first-time PGA Tour winner Koepka (USA). [Stadium course, TPC Scottsdale, Phoenix, AZ].
America
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Played as The Players Championship (May 7-10). Fowler (USA) beat Kevin Kisner (USA) with a birdie at the first sudden-death playoff hole (par-3 17th). In a three-hole playoff after regulation play, Fowler and Kisner both finished one-under-par on 11. Sergio Garcia (Esp) was eliminated with a one-over-par 13. Fowler recorded the biggest win of his career to date. [Stadium Course, TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL].
America
Fry's Electronics
Played as the Frys.com Open (Oct 15-18, 2015; PGA Tour 2015/16 season opener). 23-year-old rookie Emiliano Grillo (Arg) beat Kevin Na (USA) with a birdie at the second playoff hole (par-5 18th). Playing in his eighth PGA Tour event, Grillo joined a growing band of players to win their first start as a full member of the Tour. At the time, the others were: Marty Fleckman (1967), Ben Crenshaw (1973), Jim Benepe (1988), Robert Gamez (1990), Garrett Willis (2001), Henrik Stenson (2007) and Russell Henley (2013). [North course, Silverado Resort, Napa, CA].
America
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Played as the Puerto Rico Open (Mar 5-8). 44-year-old Alex Čejka (Ger) beat Emiliano Grillo (Arg), Tim Petrovic (USA), Jon Curran (USA) and Sam Saunders (USA) with a birdie four at the first playoff hole. Playing in his 287th start on the Tour, Čejka recorded his first and only PGA Tour win. [Championship course, Grand Reserve GC, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico; at the time known as Trump Intl GC].
America
Quicken Loans
Played as the Quicken Loans National (Jul 30-Aug 2). Second-placed Rickie Fowler (USA) finished 3 shots behind first-time PGA Tour winner Merritt (USA). 29-year-old Merritt was playing in his 96th start on the Tour. [Robert Trent Jones GC, Gainesville, VA].
America
RSM
Played as the RSM Classic (Nov 19-22, 2015; PGA Tour 2015/16 season; formerly the McGladrey Classic). Second-placed Kevin Chappell (USA) finished 6 shots behind 31-year-old Kevin Kisner (USA), who recorded his first PGA Tour win in his 109th start on the Tour. In 2015 he had already "endured" three playoff losses and four runner-up finishes. [Seaside course, Sea Island GC, GA; Plantation course also used during first two rounds].
America
Sanderson Farms
Played as the Sanderson Farms Championship (Nov 5-8; PGA Tr 2015/16 season). Second-placed William McGirt (USA) and David Toms (USA) finished 1 shot behind first-time PGA Tour winner Malnati (USA). [CC of Jackson, Jackson, Mississippi].
America
Hyundai
Played as the Hyundai Tournament of Champions (Jan 9-12; first PGA Tr event of 2015; PGA Tr 2014/15 season). Reed (USA) beat Jimmy Walker (USA) with a birdie at the first playoff hole. [Plantation course, Kapalua Resort, Maui, Hawaii].
America
Franklin Templeton
Played as the Franklin Templeton Shootout (Dec 10-12; played over three rounds: 1-alternate shot; 2-better ball; 3-scramble). Second-placed team of Harris English (USA) & Matt Kuchar (USA) finished 2 shots behind Jason Dufner (USA) & Brandt Snedeker (USA). [Gold course, Tiburon GC, Naples, FL].
America
Franklin Templeton
Played as the Franklin Templeton Shootout (Dec 10-12; played over three rounds: 1-alternate shot; 2-better ball; 3-scramble). Second-placed team of Harris English (USA) & Matt Kuchar (USA) finished 2 shots behind Jason Dufner (USA) & Brandt Snedeker (USA). [Gold course, Tiburon GC, Naples, FL].
America
Shriners Hospitals
Played as the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open (Oct 22-25; PGA Tr 2015/16 season). Second-placed Patton Kizzire (USA), Cameron Tringale (USA), Jason Bohn (USA), Kevin Na (USA), Brett Stegmaier (USA) and Alex Cejka (Ger) finished 1 shot behind PGA Tour rookie Kaufman (USA). Kaufman's final round 61 gave him his first PGA Tour win. [TPC Summerlin, Las Vegas, Nev.].
America
Sony
Played as the Sony Open in Hawaii (Jan 15-18). Second-placed Scott Piercy (USA) finished 9 shots behind defending champion Jimmy Walker (USA), who shot rounds of 62 and 63 on the weekend. Walker lost in a playoff in the Tournament of Champions the previous week. [Waialae CC, Honolulu, Hawaii].
America
Barclays
Played as The Barclays (Aug 27-30; first of four FedExCup playoff events). Second-placed Henrik Stenson (Swe) finished 6 shots behind Day (Aus), who claimed his fourth PGA Tour title of 2015, and third win in his last four starts. [Plainfield CC, Edison, NJ].
Note: in the fourth round, Brian Harman (USA) made two holes-in-one, one at the par-3 3rd, and one at the par-3 14th. Only two other players are thought to have done this in a PGA Tour event: Bill Whedon (1955, Insurance City Open) and Yusaku Miyazaro (2006, Reno Tahoe Open).
America
FedEx
Played as the FedEx St Jude Classic (June 11-14). Second-placed Greg Owen (Eng) finished 4 shots behind Gómez (Arg), who recorded his first PGA Tour win. [TPC Southwind, Memphis, TN].
America
Valero
Played as the Valero Texas Open (March 26-29). Second-placed Jordan Spieth (USA) finished 4 shots behind home-town winner Jimmy Walker (USA), who lived just outside San Antonio. [Oaks course, TPC San Antonio, TX].
America
Coca-Cola
Played as the Tour Championship by Coca-Cola (Sept 24-27; last of four FedExCup playoff events). Second-placed Henrik Stenson (Swe), Justin Rose (Eng) and Danny Lee (NZ) finished 4 shots behind Spieth (USA). 22-year-old Spieth gained enough points to win the season-long FedEx Cup and associated $10 million bonus; he also regained the No.1 spot on the official world golf rankings. [East Lake GC, Atlanta, GA].
America
Travelers
Played as the Travelers Championship (June 25-28). Bubba Watson (USA) beat Paul Casey (Eng) with a birdie at the second playoff hole, to claim his second win in this event. [TPC River Highlands, Cromwell, CT].
America
Wells Fargo
Played as the Wells Fargo Championship (May 14-17). Second-placed Patrick Rodgers (USA) and Webb Simpson (USA) finished 7 shots behind Rory McIlroy (N.Ire). [Quail Hollow Club, Charlotte, NC].
America
Valspar
Played as the Valspar Championship (March 12-15). Jordan Spieth (USA) beat Patrick Reed (USA) and Sean O'Hair (USA) with a birdie at the third playoff hole, to record his second PGA Tour win. [Copperhead course, Innisbrook Resort, Palm Harbor, nr Tampa, FL].
America
Hero MotoCorp
Played as the Hero World Challenge (Dec 3-6; unofficial PGA Tour money event, hosted by Tiger Woods). Second-placed Patrick Reed (USA) finished 3 shots behind Bubba Watson (USA). [Albany Resort, New Providence, Bahamas].
America
OHL
Played as the OHL Classic at Mayakoba (Nov 12-15, 2015; PGA Tour 2015/16 season). Graeme McDowell (N.Ire) beat Russell Knox (Scot) and Jason Bohn (USA) with a birdie at the first playoff hole (par-4 18th). Monday finish required after bad weather during the weekend. [El Camaleón course, Mayakoba Resort, Riviera Maya, Mexico].
America
Wyndham
Played as the Wyndham Championship (Aug 20-23). Second-placed Jason Gore (USA) finished 1 shot behind Love III (USA). At 51 years 4 months, Love became the third oldest winner in PGA Tour history, behind Sam Snead (52 yrs 10 mths) and Art Wall Jr (51 yrs 7 mths). [Sedgefield CC, Greensboro, NC].
Europe
HSBC
Played as the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship (Jan 15-18; European Tour event). Second-placed Rory McIlroy (N.Ire) finished 1 shot behind 22-year-old Gary Stal (Fra), who recorded his first European Tour win. Third-placed Martin Kaymer (Ger) surrendered a 6 shot lead, which he held going into the final round. [Abu Dhabi GC, UAE].
Europe
Alfred Dunhill
Played as the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship (Oct 1-4). Second-placed Brooks Koepka (USA) and Chris Stroud (USA) finished 2 shots behind Thorbjørn Olesen (Den), who recorded his third European Tour win. [Old Course, St Andrews, Fife. Earlier rounds of this pro-am event also played at Carnoustie and Kingsbarns].
Europe
Lyoness
Played as the Lyoness Open powered by Greenfinity (June 11-14; Eurpn Tr event). Second-placed Rafa Cabrera-Bello (Esp) finished 2 shots behind Wood (Eng), who claimed his second European Tour title. [Diamond CC, Atzenbrugg, Austria].
Europe
BMW
Played as the BMW International Open (June 25-28). Second-placed Henrik Stenson (Swe) finished 1 shot behind Pablo Larrazábal (Esp), who recorded his second win in this event. [Golfclub München Eichenried, nr Munich, Germany].
Europe
BMW
Played as the BMW PGA Championship (May 21-24). Second-placed Miguel Ángel Jiménez (Esp) and Thongchai Jaidee (Thai) finished 6 shots behind first-time European Tour winner An (S Kor), a European Tour rookie. [West course, Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Surrey].
Europe
Sky Sports
Played as the British Masters supported by Sky Sports (Oct 8-11; hosted by Ian Poulter; last played in 2008). Second-placed Søren Kjeldsen (Den), Shane Lowry (Ire) and Fabrizio Zanotti (Para) finished 2 shots behind wire-to-wire winner Fitzpatrick (Eng). Recording his first European Tour win, the 21-year-old rookie was the youngest player in the field. [Marquess course, Woburn GC, nr Milton Keynes, Bucks].
Europe
D+D Real
Played as the D+D Real Czech Masters (Aug 27-30). Second-placed Pelle Edberg (Swe) finished 3 shots behind 23-year-old Thomas Pieters (Belg), who claimed his first European Tour win. [Albatross Resort, Vysoký Újezd, nr Prague, Czech Rep.].
Europe
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Played as the Made in Denmark tournament (Aug 20-23). Second-placed Kristoffer Broberg (Swe), Daniel Gaunt (Aus), Søren Kjeldsen (Den) and Terry Pilkadaris (Aus) finished 2 shots behind wire-to-wire winner David Horsey (Eng), who claimed his fourth European Tour title. [Himmerland Resort, Aalborg, Denmark].
Europe
Omega
Played as the Omega Dubai Desert Classic (Jan 29-Feb 1; European Tour event). Second-placed Alex Norén (Swe) finished 3 shots behind Rory McIlroy (N.Ire), who recorded his tenth European Tour win. [Majlis course, Emirates GC, Dubai, UAE].
Europe
KLM
Played as the KLM Open (Sept 10-13). Second-placed Lee Slattery (Eng) and Eduardo de la Riva (Esp) finished 1 shot behind Pieters (Belg), who recorded his second European Tour win, coming just two weeks after his first win. [Kennemer G&CC, Zandvoort, Netherlands].
Europe
Omega
Played as the Omega European Masters (July 23-26; Eurpn/Asian tours event). Second-placed Matthew Fitzpatrick (Eng), looking for his first European Tour win, finished 1 shot behind Willett (Eng), who recorded his third European Tour win. [GC Crans-sur-Sierre, Crans-Montana, Switzerland].
Europe
Porsche
Played as the Porsche European Open (Sept 24-27; for the first time since 2009). Second-placed Graeme Storm (Eng) finished 1 shot behind Jaidee (Thai), who recorded his seventh European Tour win. [Beckenbauer course, Quellness Resort, Bad Griesbach, Bavaria; at the time known as the Hartl Resort].
Europe
Alstom
Played as the Alstom Open de France (July 2-5). Second-placed James Morrison (Eng) finished 3 shots behind Wiesberger (Aut), who claimed his third European Tour title. [Albatros course, Golf National, Guyancourt, nr Paris].
Europe
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Played as the Hassan II Trophy (March 26-29; Eurpn Tr event). Second-placed Romain Wattel (Fra) finished 1 shot behind Ramsay (Scot) who claimed his third European Tour title. [Golf du Palais Royal, Agadir, Morocco].
Europe
Najeti/Neuflize
Played as the Najeti Open presented by Neuflize OBC (June 18-21; Eurpn Challenge Tr event). Second-placed Thomas Linard (Fra) finished 6 shots behind first-time European Challenge Tour winner Gros (Fra). [Aa St Omer Golf Club, Lumbres, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France].
Europe
Dubai Duty Free
Played as the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open hosted by the Rory Foundation (May 28-31). Kjeldsen (Den) beat Eddie Pepperell (Eng) and Bernd Wiesberger (Aut) with a birdie at the first playoff hole. [Royal County Down GC, Newcastle, Co. Down, N. Ireland].
Europe
Damiani
Played as the Open d'Italia presented by Damiani (Sept 17-20). First-time European Tour winner Karlberg (Swe) beat Martin Kaymer (Ger) with a birdie at the second playoff hole (par-4 18th). [Milano GC, Villasanta, Monza, nr Milan].
Europe
BPI
Played as the Madeira Islands Open - Portugal - BPI (Jul 30-Aug 2; originally scheduled for Mar 19-22 but postponed due to four days of bad weather). Second-placed Scott Henry (Scot) finished 3 shots behind first-time European Tour winner Kakko (Fin), who became the second ever Finnish player (behind Mikko Ilonen) to win on the European Tour. [Santo da Serra GC, Machico, Madeira].
Europe
Saltire Energy
Played as the inaugural Saltire Energy Paul Lawrie Match Play (Jul 30-Aug 2). Aphibarnrat (Thai) beat Robert Karlsson (Swe) by 1 hole in the 18-hole final. This was Aphibarnrat's third European Tour win, and first on European soil. [Murcar Links GC, Aberdeen, Scotland].
Europe
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Played as the Portugal Masters (Oct 15-18). Second-placed Chris Wood (Eng) finished 9 shots behind wire-to-wire winner Andy Sullivan (Eng), who recorded his third European Tour win (all coming in 2015), and first on European soil. [Victoria GC, Vilamoura, Algarve].
Europe
Commercial Bank
Played as the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters (Jan 21-24; European Tour event). Second-placed Marc Warren (Scot) finished 1 shot behind Branden Grace (RSA). [Doha GC, Qatar].
Europe
M2M
Played as the M2M Russian Open (Sept 3-6; Eurpn Tr event). Second-placed Goya Estanisiao (Arg) finished 1 shot behind Slattery (Eng), who claimed his second European Tour title. [Skolkovo GC, Moscow, Russia].
Europe
Nordea
Played as the Nordea Masters (June 4-7). Second-placed Søren Kjeldsen (Den) finished 4 shots behind Alex Norén (Swe), who won this title for the second time. [Lakes course, PGA of Sweden Natl GC, Malmo, Sweden].
Europe
Aberdeen Asset Mgt
Played as the Aberdeen Asset Mgt Scottish Open (July 9-12). Second-placed Raphaël Jacquelin (Fra) finished 1 shot behind 26-year-old Rickie Fowler (USA), who recorded his first European Tour win. [No.1 course, Gullane GC, Gullane, East Lothian].
Europe
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Played as the Open de España (May 14-17). Second-placed Edouard Espana (Fra), David Howell (Eng) and defending champion Miguel Ángel Jiménez (Esp) finished 4 shots behind Morrison (Esp). [Open Ch'ship course, Real (Royal) GC El Prat, Terrassa, Barcelona. The Championship Violet course comprises the back-nine of the club's Yellow course, played as the championship's front-nine, and back-nine of the Pink course].
Europe
DP World
Played as the DP World Tour Championship (Nov 19-22; last of four European Tour Final Series events, concluding the season-long Race to Dubai Order of Merit). Second-placed Andy Sullivan (Eng) finished 1 shot behind Rory McIlroy (N.Ire), whose win gave him enough points to win the 2015 season-long Race to Dubai. [Earth course, Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai, UAE].
Europe
Turkish Airlines
Played as the Turkish Airlines Open (Oct 29-Nov 1; first of four European Tour Final Series events). Second-placed Jaco Van Zyl (RSA) finished 1 shot behind Victor Dubuisson (Fra), who birdied three of the final four holes. Dubuisson recorded his second European Tour win, and second win in three years in this event. [Montgomerie Maxx Royal, Antalya, Turkey].
Asia
Bashundhara
Played as the inaugural Bashundhara Bangladesh Open (May 27-30; Asian Tr event; played from 2009 to 2012 as an Indian Tour event). Second-placed Soomin Lee (S Kor) and Khalin Joshi (India) finished 2 shots behind wire-to-wire winner Mardan Mamat (Sing). [Kurmitola GC, Dhaka, Bangladesh].
Asia
BMW
Played as the BMW Masters (Nov 12-15; Eurpn Tr/CGA event; third of four Eurpn Tr Final Series events). First-time European Tour winner Broberg (Swe) beat Patrick Reed (USA) with a birdie at the first playoff hole (par-4 18th). [Lake Malaren GC, Shanghai, China].
Asia
Volvo
Played as the Volvo China Open (April 23-26; OneAsia/European Tours event). Second-placed David Howell (Eng) finished 1 shot behind 29-year-old Ashun Wu (China), who recorded his first European Tour win. Wu became the first home-country winner of a European Tour event staged in China. Howell missed the chance to force a playoff, making a bogey six at the final hole. [Tomson GC, Pudong, Shanghai, China].
Asia
CIMB
Played as the CIMB Classic (Oct 29-Nov 1; Asian/US PGA Trs event; PGA Tour 2015/16 season). Second-placed Adam Scott (Aus) finished 1 shot behind 22-year-old Justin Thomas (USA), who recorded his first PGA Tour win. [West course, TPC Kuala Lumpur, KL, Malaysia; at the time known as Kuala Lumpur G&CC].
Asia
UBS
Played as the UBS Hong Kong Open (Oct 22-25; Asian/Eurpn Trs event). Second-placed Lucas Bjerregaard (Den) finished 1 shot behind Rose (Eng), who claimed his eighth European Tour win. [Hong Kong GC, Fanling; composite of 10 holes from Eden course, 8 from the New].
Asia
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Played as the inaugural Ho Tram Open (Dec 3-6; Asian Tr event). Sergio Garcia (Esp) beat Himmat Rai (India) with a par at the second playoff hole. Thaworn Wiratchant (Thai) and Lin Wen-tang (Taiw) were eliminated at the first playoff hole. [The Bluffs Ho Tram Strip, Vung Tau, nr Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam; now called The Bluffs, Grand Ho Tram].
Asia
Hero MotoCorp
Played as the Hero Indian Open (Feb 19-22; Asian/Eurpn Trs event). Lahiri (India) beat SSP Chawrasia (India) with a birdie at the first playoff hole. This was Lahiri's second win in the space of three weeks, and first in his national championship. [Delhi GC, New Delhi].
Asia
x
Indonesia Open not played in 2015.
Asia
CIMB
Played as the CIMB Niaga Indonesian Masters (April 23-26; Asian Tour event). Lee Westwood (Eng) beat Chapchai Nirat (Thai) with a birdie at the first playoff hole to win his third Indonesian Masters title. [Royale Jakarta GC, Jakarta, Indonesia].
Asia
x
KJ Choi Invitational not played in 2015.
Asia
Kolon
Played as the Kolon Korea Open (Sept 10-13; OneAsia/Korean Trs event). Second-placed Meen-whee Kim (S Kor) finished 4 shots behind 24-year-old Lee (S Kor), who recorded his first win in his national championship. [Woo Jeong Hills CC, Cheonan, S Korea].
Asia
KPGA
Played as the KPGA Championship (Aug 27-30; Korean Tr event). Second-placed Gi-whan Kim (S Kor) and Hyo-won Park (S Kor) finished 4 shots behind Jang (S Kor). [Sky course, Sky 72 GC, Incheon, S Korea].
Asia
Venetian
Played as the Venetian Macau Open (Oct 15-18; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Chiragh Kumar (India) and defending champion Anirban Lahiri (India) finished 3 shots behind Hend (Aus), who recorded his second win in this event in three years. [Macau G&CC, Macau, China].
Asia
GS Caltex
Played as the GS Caltex Maekyung Open (May 14-17; OneAsia/Korean Trs event). Second-placed Do-hoon Kim (S Kor), Ryan Fox (NZ), Jason Norris (Aus) and Gareth Paddison (NZ) finished 2 shots behind 32-year-old Moon (S Kor), who recorded his first professional win. [Namseoul CC, Seongnam, Gyeonggi, S Korea].
Asia
Maybank
Played as the Maybank Malaysian Open (Feb 5-8; Asian/Eurpn Trs event; next played in 2020). Second-placed Bernd Wiesberger (Aut) finished 1 shot behind first-time European Tour winner Lahiri (India). [West course, TPC Kuala Lumpur, KL, Malaysia; at the time known as Kuala Lumpur G&CC]. NOTE: The Malaysian Open (founded in 1962), was temporarily discontinued after 2015 until its return in 2020, in favour of a new event, the Malaysian Championship.
Asia
Resorts World
Played as the Resorts World Manila Masters (Nov 19-22; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Jbe Kruger (RSA) finished 1 shot behind 22-year-old tour rookie Natipong Srithong (Thai), who recorded his first Asian Tour win. [Manila Southwoods G&CC, Carmona, nr Manila, Philippines].
Asia
Panasonic
Played as the Panasonic Open India (Nov 5-8; Asian Tour event). Second-placed Thaworn Wiratchant (Thai) and Siddikur Rahman (Ban) finished 3 shots behind 31-year-old Chiragh Kumar (India), who recorded his first Asian Tour win. [Delhi GC, New Delhi].
Asia
ICTSI
Played as the Philippine Open presented by ICTSI (Dec 18-20; Asian Tr season-ending event). Second-placed Scott Barr (Aus) finished 1 shot behind first-time Asian Tour winner Miguel Tabuena (Phil). Reduced to 54-holes due to bad weather. [Luisita G&CC, Tarlac City, Luzon, Philippines].
Asia
x
Played as the Queen's Cup (June 18-21; Asian Tour event; in honour of Queen Sirikit of Thailand). Second-placed Thanykon Khrongpha (Thai) finished 2 shots behind 49-year-old Prayad Marksaeng (Thai), who claimed his second win in three years in this event, and ninth Asian Tour win overall. [Santiburi Samui CC, Koh Samui Island, Thailand].
Asia
x
Played as the inaugural Shenzhen International (April 16-19; Eurpn Tr/CGA event). Kiradech Aphibarnrat (Thai) beat 19-year-old Haotong Li (China) with a birdie at the first playoff hole (par-4 18th). [Hidden Grace GC, Langgang, nr Shenzhen, China; at the time called Genzon GC].
Asia
Shinhan Financial
Played as the Shinhan Donghae Open (Sept 17-20; Korean Tr event). Second-placed Seung-Yul Noh (S Kor) finished 1 shot behind first-time Korean Tour winner An (S Kor). [Bear's Best Cheongna GC, Incheon, S Korea].
Asia
SK Telecom
Played as the SK Telecom Open (May 21-24; OneAsia/Korean Trs event). Second-placed Soo-min Lee (S Kor) finished 1 shot behind first-time OneAsia Tour winner Choi (S Kor). [Ocean course, Sky 72 GC, Incheon, S Korea].
Asia
Mercuries
Played as the Mercuries Taiwan Masters (Oct 1-4; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Wen-chong Liang (China) finished 2 shots behind Chia (Malay), who recorded his second Asian Tour win, coming 13 years after his first. [Tamsui course, Taiwan G&CC, Taipei, Taiwan].
Asia
x
Played as the Thailand Golf Championship (Dec 10-13; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Clément Sordet (Fra) and defending champion Lee Westwood (Eng) finished 3 shots behind first-time Asian Tour winner Donaldson (Wales). [Amata Spring CC, Bangkok, Thailand].
Asia
True Corp
Played as the inaugural True Thailand Classic presented by Black Mountain (Feb 12-15; Asian/Eurpn Trs event). Second-placed Thongchai Jaidee (Thai) and Scott Hend (Aus) finished 1 shot behind Dodt (Aus), who claimed his second European Tour win. [Black Mountain GC, Hua Hin, Thailand].
Asia
Singha
Played as the Singha Corporation Thailand Open (June 11-14; OneAsia/Jpn Trs event). Second-placed Jeung-hun Wang (S Kor) finished 3 shots behind Kyung-tae "K.T." Kim (S Kor). [Plantation course, Siam CC, Pattaya, Thailand].
Asia
x
Played as the inaugural World Classic Championship at Laguna National (Nov 12-15; Asian Tr event). Second-placed Nicholas Fung (Malay) finished 1 shot behind first-time Asian Tour winner Boonma (Thai), playing in his first year as a professional. [Masters course, Laguna National G&CC, Singapore].
Asia
Yeangder
Played as the Yeangder Tournament Players Championship (Oct 8-11; Asian Tour event). Second-placed Miguel Tabuena (Phil) finished 2 shots behind 33-year-old Asian Tour rookie Shaun Norris (RSA), who recorded his first win on the Tour. [Linkou International G&CC, Taipei, Taiwan].
Japan
Mynavi
Played as the Mynavi ABC Championship (Oct 29-Nov 1; Japan Tr event). Second-placed Katsumasa Miyamoto (Jpn), Daisuke Kataoka (Jpn) and Won Joon Lee (S Kor/Aus) finished 2 shots behind Kim Kyung-tae (S Kor; known as "K.T." Kim). [ABC GC, Kato, Hyogo, Japan].
Japan
x
Played as the Asia-Pacific Open Golf Championship Diamond Cup (Japan/Asian Trs event). Second-placed Yuta Ikeda (Jpn) and Toshinori Muto (Jpn) finished 3 shots behind Kim (S Kor), who won his fourth title of the year. [West course, Ohtone CC, Bando, Ibaraki, Japan].
Japan
All Nippon Airways
Played as the ANA Open (Japan Tr event). Second-placed Yusaku Miyazato (Jpn) finished 2 shots behind Ishikawa (Jpn). [Wattsu course, Sapporo GC, Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido, Jpn].
Japan
Bridgestone
Played as the Bridgestone Open (Oct 22-25; Japan Tr event). Second-placed "K.T." Kim Kyung-tae (S Kor), Adam Bland (Aus), Yuki Inamori (Jpn) and Mikumu Horikawa (Jpn) finished 2 shots behind Matsumura (Jpn), who recorded his fifth Japan Tour win. [Sodegaura course, Sodegaura CC, Chiba, Jpn].
Japan
Casio
Played as the Casio World Open (Nov 26-29; Japan Tr event). Second-placed Ryo Ishikawa (Jpn) finished 1 shot behind Hwang (S Kor), who recorded his second win in this event. [Kochi Kuroshio CC, Kochi, Jpn].
Japan
Dunlop
Played as the Dunlop Phoenix Tournament (Nov 19-22; Japan Tr event). Second-placed Yoshinori Fujimoto (Jpn) and defending champion Hideki Matsuyama (Jpn) finished 2 shots behind Miyazato (Jpn). [Phoenix CC, Miyazaki, Japan].
Japan
Fujisankei
Played as the Fujisankei Classic (Japan Tr event). Second-placed Kyoung-hoon Lee (S Kor) finished 1 shot behind Kim (S Kor). [Fujizakura CC, Yamanashi, Jpn].
Japan
Dunlop-Srixon
Played as the Dunlop Srixon Fukushima Open (July 23-26; Japan Tour event). Second-placed Young-han Song (S Kor) finished 1 shot behind 49-year-old Prayad Marksaeng (Thai), who claimed his fifth win on the Japan Tour. [Grandee Nasushirakawa GC, Fukushima, Jpn].
Japan
Heiwa PGM
Played as the Heiwa PGM Championship (Nov 5-8; Japan Tr event). Second-placed Yoshinori Fujimoto (Jpn) finished 2 shots behind Hideto Tanihara (Jpn). [Sobu course, Sobu CC, Inzai, Chiba, Japan].
Japan
ISPS Handa
Played as the inaugural ISPS Handa Global Cup (June 25-28; Japan Tr event). Toshinori Muto (Jpn) beat Angelo Que (Phil) with a birdie at the first playoff hole. [Vintage GC, Hokuto, Yamanashi, Japan].
Japan
JGA
Played as the Japan Open (Oct 15-18; Japanese major ch'ship). Second-placed and defending champion Yuta Ikeda (Jpn) finished 1 shot behind Kodaira (Jpn), who recorded his second win in a Japan Tour major championship, and third in total on the Japan Tour. [East course, Rokko Kokusai GC, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan].
Japan
Nissin
Played as the Japan PGA Championship Nissin Cupnoodles Cup (May 14-17; Japanese major ch'ship). Second-placed Sang-hee Lee (S Kor) finished 3 shots behind Bland (Aus), who recorded his first Japan Tour win. [Konan course, Taiheiyo Club, Kumagaya, Saitama, Jpn].
Japan
MORI Building
Played as the Japan Golf Tour Championship MORI Building Cup Shishido Hills (June 4-6; Japanese major ch'ship). Second-placed Brad Kennedy (Aus), Ryutaro Nagano (Jpn) and Young-han Song (S Kor) finished 5 shots behind first-time Japan Tour winner Liang (China). [West course, Shishido Hills CC, Kasama, Ibaraki, Japan].
Japan
x
Played as the Kansai Open (Japan Tr event). Second-placed Brad Kennedy (Aus) finished 3 shots behind Kataoka (Jpn), who recorded his first Japan Tour win in his third full season on the tour. [Meishin Yokaichi CC, Shiga, Jpn].
Japan
Rizap
Played as the Rizap KBC Augusta (Japan Tr event). Second-placed Koumei Oda (Jpn) finished 5 shots behind Ikeda (Jpn). [Keya GC, Fukuoka, Jpn].
Japan
Mizuno
Played as the Gateway to The Open Mizuno Open (Japan Tr event). Second-placed Scott Strange (Aus) finished 2 shots behind Teshima (Jpn). [JFE Setonaikai GC, Okayama, Jpn].
Japan
Musee Platinum
Played as the inaugural Musee Platinum Open (Japan Tr event). Second-placed J.B. Park (S Kor), Min-gyu Cho (S Kor) and Brad Kennedy (Aus) finished 1 shot behind Kim (S Kor). [Japan Memorial GC, nr Sanda, Hyogo, Japan].
Japan
Japan Tobacco
Played as the Golf Nippon Series JT Cup (Dec 3-6; Japanese major ch'ship and season-ending event). Second-placed Yoshinori Fujimoto (Jpn) and Koumei Oda (Jpn) finished 5 shots Ishikawa (Jpn). [Tokyo Yomiuri CC, Inagi, nr Tokyo, Japan].
Japan
Sega
Played as the Shigeo Nagashima Invitational Sega Sammy Cup (July 2-5; Japan Tour event). Second-placed Shugo Imahira (Jpn) finished 1 shot behind Hiroshi Iwata (Jpn), who claimed his second Japan Tour win. [North Country GC, Hokkaido, Jpn].
Japan
Mitsui Sumitomo
Played as the Mitsui Sumitomo VISA Taiheiyo Masters (Nov 12-15; Japan Tr event). Second-placed Thanyakon Khrongpha (Thai) finished 1 shot behind Katayama (Jpn). Event cut to 54 holes due to bad weather. [Gotemba course, Taiheiyo Club, Gotemba, Shizuoka, Jpn].
Japan
x
Played as The Crowns (Apr 30-May 3; Japan Tr event; aka the Chunichi Crowns). Second-placed Hideto Tanihara (Jpn), Kazuhiro Yamashita (Jpn) and Tomohiro Kondo (Jpn) finished 4 shots behind Jang (S Kor), who won this event for the second time in four years. [Wago course, Nagoya GC, Aichi, Jpn].
Japan
x
Played as the Top Cup Tokai Classic (Japan Tr event). Kim (S Kor) beat Shingo Katayama (Jpn) with a birdie at the second playoff hole to record his fourth Japan Tour win. [West course, Miyoshi CC, nr Nagoya, Aichi, Jpn].
Japan
Token Corp.
Played as the Token Homemate Cup (Jpn Tr season opener). Second-placed Kazuhiro Yamashita (Jpn) finished 1 shot behind first-time Japan Tour winner Hendry (NZ). [Token Tado CC Nagoya, Kuwana, Mie, Jpn].
Japan
Honma
Played as the inaugural Honma TourWorld Cup at Trophia Golf (Oct 8-11; Japan Tr event). Second-placed Ryuichi Oda (Jpn), Ashun Wu (China), Taichi Teshima (Jpn) and Tomohiro Kondo (Jpn) finished 1 shot behind Kyoung-hoon Lee (S Kor), who recorded his second Japan Tour win. [Ishioka GC, Omitama, Ibaraki, Japan].
Aus/NZ
Uniqlo
Played as the Uniqlo Masters (Nov 19-22; Aus Tr event). Second-placed John Senden (Aus), Andrew Evans (Aus) and Bryson DeChambeau (USA, amateur) finished 2 shots behind 56-year-old Senior (Aus), who recorded the last of his 23 wins on the Australasian Tour. [Huntingdale GC, Oakleigh South, Melbourne].
Aus/NZ
Emirates
Played as the Emirates Australian Open (100th) (Nov 26-29; Aus/OneAsia Trs event). Second-placed Adam Scott (Aus) and defending champion Jordan Spieth (USA) finished 1 shot behind Jones (Aus). Despite a shaky final round 73, Jones secured his first professional win on home soil ... in his national championship. [The Australian GC, Rosebery, Sydney, Aus].
Aus/NZ
x
Played as the Australian PGA Championship (Dec 3-6; Aus/Eurpn Trs event; Eurpn Tr 2016 season). Home-winner Holman (Aus) beat Dylan Fritelli (RSA) and Harold Varner III (USA) with a par at the first playoff hole (par-4 18th), to record his first professional win. [RACV Royal Pines Resort, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia].
Aus/NZ
x
Played as the Fiji International (Oct 15-18; Aus/OneAsia Trs event). Second-placed Aron Price (Aus) finished 4 shots behind Matt Kuchar (USA), who recorded his first Australasian Tour win. [Natadola Bay GC, Viti Levu, Fiji].
Aus/NZ
BMW
Played as the BMW New Zealand Open (March 12-15; Aus Tr event). Second-placed David Bransdon (Aus) finished 1 shot behind Jordan Zunic (Aus), who recorded his first professional win. Zunic turned professional earlier in the year, but missed out on his Tour card at Q School. [The Hills GC, Arrowtown, NZ. First two rounds also staged at Millbrook Resort].
Aus/NZ
Holden
Played as the Holden New Zealand PGA Championship (March 5-8; Aus Tr event). Second-placed Kristopher Mueck (Aus), Geoff Drakeford (Aus) and Josh Geary (NZ) finished 3 shots behind 38-year-old Millar (Aus), who claimed his first win on the Australasia Tour. [Remuera GC, Auckland, NZ].
Aus/NZ
x
Perth International not played in 2015.
Africa
x
Played as the Africa Open (Mar 5-8; Eurpn/Sunshine Trs event). Second-placed Matt Ford (Eng) finished 5 shots behind 35-year-old Trevor Fisher Jr (RSA), who recorded his first European Tour win. [East London GC, Eastern Cape, RSA].
Africa
Alfred Dunhill
Played as the Alfred Dunhill Championship (Nov 26-29; European/Sunshine Trs event; European Tr 2016 season opener played in 2015). Second-placed Grégory Bourdy (Fra) finished 4 shots behind Charl Schwartzel (RSA), who recorded his fourth win in this event. [Leopard Creek CC, Malelane, Mpumalanga, RSA].
Africa
Investec
Played as the Investec Cup (March 19-22; limited field, season-ending Sunshine Tr event). Jaco Ahlers (RSA) beat Jaco van Zyl (RSA) at the third playoff hole to win the Investec Cup. He also earned enough points to top the Chase to the Investec Cup rankings and win the associated R3.5 million bonus. [Final rounds at Lost City CC, Sun City Resort, North West Prov, South Africa. Earlier rounds at Millvale Private Retreat].
Played as the Joburg Open (Feb 26-Mar 1; Eurpn/Sunshine Trs event). Second-placed David Howell (Eng), Anthony Wall (Eng), Wallie Coetsee (RSA), Kevin Phelan (Ire) and Jaco Van Zyl (RSA) finished 2 shots behind Ansy Sullivan (Eng), who recorded his second European Tour win, both on South African soil. [East course, Royal Johannesburg & Kensington GC, Johannesburg, RSA. Earlier rounds on East & West courses].
Africa
Barclays
Played as the Barclays Kenya Open (April 9-12; became the Eurpn Challenge Tr season opener due to the cancellation three weeks earlier of the Madeira Islands Open). 20-year-old Porteous (RSA) recorded his first win as a professional, beating Brandon Stone (RSA) with an eagle-two at the first playoff hole (par-4 12th). [Karen CC, nr Nairobi, Kenya].
Africa
AfrAsia Bank
Played as the inaugural AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open (May 7-10; Eurpn/Asian/Sunshine Trs event). George Coetzee (RSA) beat Thorbjørn Olesen (Den) with a birdie at the second playoff hole. [La Château course, Heritage GC, Bel Ombre, Mauritius].
Africa
Nedbank
Played as the Nedbank Golf Challenge (Dec 3-6; Eurpn/Sunshine Trs event; Eurpn Tr 2016 season; limited field of 30 top tour professionals). Second-placed Henrik Stenson (Swe) finished 6 shots behind first-time European Tour winner Leishman (Aus). [Gary Player CC, Sun City Resort, North West Prov, South Africa].
Africa
Dimension Data
Played as the Dimension Data Pro-Am (Feb 19-22; Sunshine Tr event). Second-placed Keith Horne (RSA) finished 2 shots behind Grace (RSA). [Montagu course, Fancourt, George, Western Cape, RSA].
Africa
x
Played as the South African Open Championship hosted by City of Ekurhuleni (Jan 8-11; Eurpn/Sunshine Trs event; Sunshine Tr 2014 season-ending event). First-time European Tour winner Sullivan (Eng) beat Charl Schwartzel (RSA) with a birdie at the first playoff hole. Despite taking a five-shot lead into the final round, Schwartzel again missed out on winning his home country championship. [Glendower GC, Johannesburg, S Africa].
Africa
x
South African PGA Championship not played in 2015.
Africa
x
Played as the Tshwane Open (March 12-15; Eurpn/Sunshine Trs event). Second-placed Jacques Blaauw (RSA) finished 1 shot behind George Coetzee (RSA), who recorded his second European Tour win, which again came in South Africa. [Pretoria CC, Waterkloof, Gauteng, RSA].
Awards
FedEx
22-year-old Jordan Spieth (USA) won the PGA Tour 2014-15 season-long points chase, to capture the FedExCup and $10 million bonus. Henrik Stenson (Swe) was second with 2,307 pts; Jason Day (Aus) was third with 2,290 pts. The Cup is awarded based on points earned during the regular PGA Tour season and in the four playoff events.
Awards
Asian Tr
Lahiri (India) recorded the season's lowest scoring average on the Asian Tour over a minimum of 40 rounds. Scott Hend (Au) was second with 69.68; Andrew Dodt (Aus) was third 70.13.
Awards
Eurpn Tr
For the second straight year McIlroy (N.Ire) recorded the season's lowest stroke average on the European Tour. Justin Rose (Eng) was second with 69.56; Branden Grace (RSA) was third with 69.58.
Awards
Japan Tr
Kim (S Kor) recorded the season's lowest scoring average on the Japan Tour. Yusaka Miyazato (Jpn) was second with 70.35; Yoshinori Fujimoto (Jpn) was third with 70.37.
Awards
PGA of America
Spieth (USA) won the PGA of America Vardon Trophy, recording the season's lowest adjusted scoring average on the PGA Tour (over a minimum of 60 rounds). Jason Day (Aus) was second with 69.161; Bubba Watson (USA) was third with 69.296.
Awards
PGA Tour
Jordan Spieth (USA) won the PGA Tour 2014-15 Byron Nelson Award, recording the season's lowest scoring average (over a minimum of 50 rounds). Jason Day (Aus) was second with 69.161; Bubba Watson (USA) was third with 69.296.
Awards
Japan Tr
Kyung-tae Kim (S Kor) won the Japan Golf Tour 2015 Money List, with earnings of Yn165,981,625. Yusaka Miyazato (Jpn) was second with Yn103,999,119; Yuta Ikeda (Jpn) was third with Yn99,380,317. Note: the Japan Tour Money List includes earnings from Japan Tour events and golf's four top majors (Masters, Open, US Open, US PGA).
Awards
PGA Tour
Spieth (USA) won the Arnold Palmer Award as the PGA Tour 2015 leading money winner, with earnings of $12,030,465 on the Tour. Jason Day (Aus) was second with $9,403,330; Bubba Watson (USA) was third with $6,876,797.
Awards
Asian Tr
Lahiri (India) won the Asian Tour 2015 Order of Merit, with earnings of US$1,139,084 on the Tour. Scott Hend (Aus) was second with $491,631; Andrew Dodt (Aus) was third with $434,473.
Awards
Aus Tr
Holman (Aus) won the PGA Tour of Australasia Order of Merit, with 2015 season earnings of A$346,701 on the Tour. Jordan Zunic (Aus) was second with A$204,387; Matthew Millar (Aus) was third with A$177,421.
Awards
Race to Dubai
McIlroy (N.Ire) claimed his third, and second straight Harry Vardon Trophy as the European Tour 2015 Race to Dubai winner (based on his season-long points tally; points equate to euros won, with Eurpn Tr winnings paid in $ or £ converted to euros). McIlroy (4,727,253 pts) also won a Race to Dubai winner's bonus of US$1,250,000 and final series bonus of US$625,000. Second was Danny Willett (Eng) with 3,670,310 pts plus bonuses of $1,000,000; third was Branden Grace (RSA) with 3,056,948 plus bonuses of $662,500.
Awards
OneAsia Tr
Moon (S Kor) won the OneAsia Tour Order of Merit, with 2015 earnings of US$224,953 on the Tour. Jinho Choi (S Kor) was second with $217,447; Prom Meesawat (Thai) was third with $201,373.
Awards
Sunshine Tr
2015 Sunshine Tour Order of Merit (and associated Sid Brews Trophy). Won by Coetzee (RSA) with season earnings of R5,470,684. Second was Charl Schwartzel (RSA) with R3,302,972; third was Jacques Blaauw (RSA) with R3,080,301. Coetzee and Schwartzel played in seven Sunshine Tour events in 2015, the minimum number to qualify for the Order of Merit title.
Rory McIlroy (N.Ire) won his third (and second straight) European Tour Golfer of the Year Award, determined by a panel of representatives from the European Tour and golfing media.
Awards
PGA of America
Spieth (USA) won the PGA of America Player of the Year Award (based on points allocated for PGA Tour wins, money list position and scoring average). Spieth accumulated 180 pts; Bubba Watson (USA) was second with 52 pts; Zach Johnson (USA) was third with 46 pts.
Jordan Spieth (USA) won the 2014-15 Jack Nicklaus Award as the PGA Tour Player of the Year, based on the votes of his peers.
For the second straight year, and third time in total, Rory McIlroy (N.Ire) won the European Tour Players' Player of the Year Award, based on the votes of his peers.
Awards
Eurpn Tr
An (S Kor) won the European Tour 2015 Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year Award as the leading first-season player (determined by a panel representing the Tour, the R&A and Assoc of Golf Writers). An finished seventh on the Tour's Order of Merit, with earnings of €2,211,642.
Awards
PGA Tour
Daniel Berger (USA) won the PGA Tour 2014-15 Rookie of the Year Award as the leading first-season player, based on the votes of his peers. He finished 25th on the Tour's money list, with earnings of $3,028,901.
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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