Saudi International
Asia
SoftBank
Played as the PIF Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers (Nov 19-22; Asian Tour event). Second-placed Caleb Surratt (USA) finished 3 shots behind fellow LIV golfer 22-year-old José Luis "Josele" Ballester (Esp). Ballester recorded his first Asian Tour win in only his 10th start as a professional golfer. [Riyadh GC, Saudi Arabia].
Note: the last of nine 2025 Asian Tour "International Series" events, funded by the Saudi-backed LIV Golf company.
Asia
SoftBank
Played as the PIF Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers (Dec 4-7; Asian Tour 2024 season-ending event). Joaquín Niemann (Chile) beat fellow LIV golfers Cameron Smith (Aus) and Caleb Surratt (USA) with a birdie at the second playoff hole (par-4 18th). 26-year-old Niemann recorded his first Asian Tour win. [Riyadh GC, Saudi Arabia].
Note: last of ten Asian Tour "International Series" events in 2024, funded by Greg Norman's Saudi-backed LIV Golf company.
Asia
SoftBank
Played as the PIF Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers (Feb 2-5; Asian Tour 2023 season-opener). Second-placed Cameron Young (USA) finished 2 shots behind LIV golfer and wire-to-wire winner Abraham Ancer (Mex/USA), who recorded his first Asian Tour win. [Royal Greens G&CC, King Abdullah EC, Saudi Arabia].
Asia
SoftBank
Played as the PIF Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers (Feb 3-6; Asian Tour 2022 season-opener). Second-placed Bubba Watson (USA) finished 1 shot behind 31-year-old Harold Varner III (USA), who recorded his first Asian Tour. [Royal Greens G&CC, King Abdullah EC, Saudi Arabia].
Europe
SoftBank
Played as the Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers (Feb 4-7; Eurpn Tr event). Second-placed Justin Rose (Eng) and Tony Finau (USA) finished 2 shots behind Dustin Johnson (USA), who won this event for the second time in three years. [Royal Greens G&CC, King Abdullah EC, Saudi Arabia].
Europe
SoftBank
Played as the Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers (Jan 30-Feb 2; Eurpn Tr event). Second-placed Dustin Johnson (USA) finished 2 shots behind Graeme McDowell (N.Ire), who claimed his 11th European Tour win and first since 2014. [Royal Greens G&CC, King Abdullah EC, Saudi Arabia].
Europe
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Played as the inaugural Saudi International (Jan 31-Feb 3; Eurpn Tr event). Second-placed Haotong Li (China) finished 2 shots behind Dustin Johnson (USA), who recorded his first European Tour win. [Royal Greens G&CC, King Abdullah EC, Saudi Arabia].
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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