Arnaud Massy
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Arnaud George Watson MassyCountry:
FranceLived:
[1877-1951]. Born on July 6, 1877 in Biarritz, France. Died on April 16, 1950 in Étretat, Normandy, France (aged 72).Original/Home Club:
Biarritz GC "Le Phare"Occupation:
Professional golferTurned Pro:
c.1895Europe
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Played as the Spanish Open. Won by defending champion Arnaud Massy (Fra). [Arriba course, Real (Royal) Club de la Puerta de Hierro, Madrid].
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Played as the Spanish Open. Won by Arnaud Massy (Fra). [Arriba course, Real (Royal) Club de la Puerta de Hierro, Madrid].
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Played as the Open de France. Massy (Fra) beat Archie Compston (Eng) by 7 shots in a 36-hole playoff (Massy 143, Compston 150). This was the last of four French Open wins for Massy. [Vineuil course, Golf de Chantilly, nr Paris].
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Played as the inaugural Spanish Open. Europe's fifth oldest National Open Championship, behind The Open Championship (1860), French Open (1906), Belgian Open (1910) and German Open (1911). [Arriba course, Real (Royal) Club de la Puerta de Hierro, Madrid].
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Played as the Open de France. Second-placed Ted Ray (Jersey) finished 7 shots behind Massy (Fra). This was the third of four French Open wins for Massy. [Vallée course, Racing Club de France (RCF), La Boulie GC, Versailles, nr Paris].
Played as the inaugural Belgian Open (June 2). Second-placed Sandy Herd (Scot) and Harry Vardon (Eng) finished 5 shots behind Massy (Fra). There were 20 entries for the event. [Royal GC of Belgium (Ravenstein), Tervuren, nr Brussels].
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The Open Championship (47th) (June 20/21). Second-placed J.H. Taylor (Eng) finished 2 shots behind Massy (Fra), the first player from outside Great Britain to win the Open Championship. [Royal Liverpool GC, Hoylake, Wirral, Merseyside].
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Played as the Open de France. Second-placed Jean Gassiat (Fra) finished 2 shots behind defending champion Massy (Fra). This was the second of four French Open wins for Massy. [Vallée course, Racing Club de France (RCF), La Boulie GC, Versailles, nr Paris].
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Played as the inaugural Open de France. Europe's second oldest National Open Championship, behind The Open Championship (1860). Tom Vardon (Jersey, Harry Vardon's brother) finished in second place behind Massy (Fra). This was the first of four French Open wins for Massy. [Vallée course, Racing Club de France (RCF), La Boulie GC, Versailles, nr Paris].
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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