Team Cup
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The Team Cup (Jan 10-12; formerly called the Hero Cup) Gt Britain & Ireland vs Continental Europe. 10 top professionals per team (selected by 2025 Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald) competing over three days in a total of five foursome matches, five fourballs and 10 singles. Playing captains: Justin Rose (Eng); Francesco Molinari (Italy/Contl Europe). [Abu Dhabi GC, UAE].
Overall result: GB&I 17 pts, Contl Europe 8 pts.
Sunday singles (GB&I player stated first): Tommy Fleetwood (Eng) bt Matthieu Pavon (Fra) 3&1; Tyrrell Hatton (Eng) bt Thorbjørn Olesen (Den) 3&1; Laurie Canter (Eng) bt Romain Langasque (Fra) 5&4; Justin Rose (Eng) bt Julien Guerrier (Fra) 3&2; Matthew Jordan (Eng) lost to Niklas Nørgaard (Den) 3&2; Paul Waring (Eng) bt Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen (Den) 4&3; Matt Wallace (Eng) lost to Antoine Rozner (Fra) by 1 hole; Tom McKibbin (N.Ire) lost to Matteo Manassero (Italy) by 1 hole; Jordan Smith (Eng) tied with Francesco Molinari (Italy); Aaron Rai (Eng) tied with Rasmus Højgaard (Den).
Team Events
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The inaugural Hero Cup (Jan 13-15) Gt Britain & Ireland vs Continental Europe. 10 top professionals per team (selected by 2023 Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald) competing over three days in a total of five foursome matches, five fourballs and 10 singles. Playing captains: Tommy Fleetwood (Eng); Francesco Molinari (Italy/Contl Europe). [Abu Dhabi GC, UAE].
Overall result: Contl Europe 14.5, GB&I 10.5.
Sunday singles (GB&I player stated first): Tommy Fleetwood (Eng) bt Thomas Pieters (Belg) 3&2; Tyrrell Hatton (Eng) bt Antoine Rozner (Fra) 5&4; Seamus Power (Ire) lost to Nicolai Højgaard (Den) by 1 hole; Robert McIntyre (Scot) bt Alex Noren (Swe) 5&3; Callum Shinkwin (Eng) lost to Adrian Meronk (Pol) by 1 hole; Richard Mansell (Eng) lost to Guido Migliozzi (Italy) 4&3; Shane Lowry (Ire) lost to Francesco Molinari (Italy) 3&2; Jordan Smith (Eng) lost to Victor Perez (Fra) 4&2; Ewen Ferguson (Scot) lost to Sepp Straka (Aut) 5&4; Matt Wallace (Eng) bt Thomas Detry (Belg) 2&1.
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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