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51-year-old Simon Griffiths (Eng) was the Rookie of the Year (Barry Lane Award) as the European Senior (Legends) Tour's leading first-season player in 2024. He finished 4th on the Tour's points-based Order of Merit, with 2,566 pts.
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52-year-old Patrik Sjöland (Swe) won the European Senior (Legends) Tour 2023 Barry Lane Rookie of the Year Award as the leading first-season player. He finished 5th on the Tour's points-based Order of Merit, with 1593 pts.
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50-year-old Adilson da Silva (Brazil) won the European Senior (Legends) Tour 2022 Barry Lane Rookie of the Year Award as the leading first-season player. He finished 2nd on the Tour's points-based Order of Merit, with 2253 pts. Note: the European Senior's rookie award was not made in 2020 or 2021, but reintroduced in 2022 with Barry Lane honoured in the title.
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European Senior (Legends) Tour Rookie of the Year Award, for the leading first-season player, was not reintroduced in 2021 following its cancellation in 2020 due to the global coronavirus pandemic. The award returned as the Barry Lane Rookie of the Year Award in 2022.
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European Senior (Legends) Tour 2020 Rookie of the Year Award, for the leading first-season player, was not awarded following cancellation of the entire 2020 season due to the global coronavirus pandemic. The award was not reintroduced in 2021, but returned as the Barry Lane Rookie of the Year Award in 2022.
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Lawrie (Scot) won the European Snr (Staysure) Tour 2019 Rookie of the Year Award as the leading first-season player. He finished 11th on the Tour's points-based Order of Merit, with 1528 pts.
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Streeter (Eng) won the European Snr Tour 2018 Rookie of the Year Award as the leading first-season player. He finished ninth in the Tour's Order of Merit, with earnings of €206,406.
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Dennis (USA) won the European Snr Tour 2017 Rookie of the Year Award as the leading first-season player. He finished top of the Tour's Order of Merit, with earnings of €222,055.
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Atlevi (Swe) won the Eurpn Snr Tr 2016 Rookie of the Year Award as the leading first-season player. He finished second on the Tour's Order of Merit, with earnings of €211,557.
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Broadhurst (Eng) won the Eurpn Snr Tr 2015 Rookie of the Year Award as the leading first-season player. Competing in just four events, he finished 12th on the Tour's Order of Merit, with earnings of €85,510.
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Monasterio (Arg) won the Eurpn Snr Tr 2014 Rookie of the Year Award as the leading first-season player. He finished fifth on the Tour's Order of Merit, with earnings of €173,250.
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Tinning (Den) won the Eurpn Snr Tr 2013 Rookie of the Year Award as the leading first-season player. He finished second on the Tour's Order of Merit, with earnings of €206,087.
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Wesselingh (Eng) won the Eurpn Snr Tr 2012 Rookie of the Year Award as the leading first-season player. He finished fifth on the Tour's Order of Merit, with earnings of €191,663.
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Wolstenholme (Eng) won the Eurpn Snr Tr 2011 Rookie of the Year Award as the leading first-season player. He finished fourth on the Tour's Order of Merit, with earnings of €181,637.
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Ruangkit (Thai) won the Eurpn Snr Tr 2010 Rookie of the Year Award as the leading first-season player. He finished top of the Tour's Order of Merit, with earnings of €266,609.
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Harwood (Aus) won the Eurpn Snr Tr 2009 Rookie of the Year Award as the leading first-season player. He finished ninth on the Tour's Order of Merit, with earnings of €120,232.
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Woosnam (Wales) won the Eurpn Snr Tr 2008 Hardy's Rookie of the Year Award as the leading first-season player. He finished top of the Tour's Order of Merit, with earnings of €320,120.
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Rocca (Italy) won the Eurpn Snr Tr 2007 Hardy's Rookie of the Year Award as the leading first-season player. He finished second on the Tour's Order of Merit, with earnings of €277,783.
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Rivero (Esp) won the Eurpn Snr Tr 2006 Hardy's Rookie of the Year Award as the leading first-season player. He finished third on the Tour's Order of Merit, with earnings of €233,374.
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Spurgeon (Eng) won the Eurpn Snr Tr 2005 Hardy's Rookie of the Year Award as the leading first-season player. He finished 21st on the Tour's Order of Merit, with earnings of €97,587.
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Oakley (USA) won the Eurpn Snr Tr 2004 Rookie of the Year Award as the leading first-season player. He finished second on the Tour's Order of Merit, with earnings of €286,386.
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Mason (Eng) won the Eurpn Snr Tr 2003 Rookie of the Year Award as the leading first-season player. He finished No.1 on the Tour's Order of Merit, with earnings of €350,242.
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Stull (USA) won the Eurpn Snr Tr 2002 Rookie of the Year Award as the leading first-season player. He finished sixth on the Tour's Order of Merit, with earnings of €137,468.
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Owen (NZ) won the Eurpn Snr Tr 2001 Rookie of the Year Award as the leading first-season player. He finished sixth on the Tour's Order of Merit, with earnings of €199,342.
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Diniz (Brazil) won the Eurpn Snr Tr 2000 PING Rookie of the Year Award as the leading first-season player. He finished sixth on the Tour's Order of Merit, with earnings of €128,136.
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Bruner (USA) won the Eurpn Snr Tr 1999 PING Rookie of the Year Award as the leading first-season player. He finished third on the Tour's Order of Merit, with earnings of £75,173.
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O'Sullivan (Ire) won the inaugural Eurpn Snr Tr 1998 PING Rookie of the Year Award as the leading first-season player. He finished ninth on the Tour's Order of Merit, with earnings of £54,990.
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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