Bernhard Langer
Name:
Bernhard LangerCountry:
GermanyBorn:
Aug 27, 1957 in Anhausen, Germany.Original/Home Club:
Anhausen, nr Augsburg, Germany.Occupation:
Professional golfer; golf course architect.Turned Pro:
1976Website:
https://www.bernhardlanger.deMAJORS (2): The Masters (1985, '93). Senior MAJORS (12): US Snr Open (2010, '23); British Snr Open (2010, '14, '17, '19); Snr Players Ch'ship (2014, '15, '16); The Tradition (2016, '17); Snr PGA Championship (2017). First player to win a career "super slam" of all five senior majors. Holder of the most wins in senior major championship history (11).
Ryder Cup player (1981, '83, '85, '87, '89, '91, '93, '95, '97, 2002); Ryder Cup captain (2004). Multiple wins on the European Tour (42); second highest ever behind Seve Ballesteros (50). Also, PGA Tour wins (3), European Senior Tour (7), and several wins on other international tours. Tied with Hale Irwin (USA) for the most wins ever on the PGA Champions Tour (45).
European Tour Order of Merit winner (1981, '84). Champions Tour leading money winner (2008, '09, '10, '12, '13, '14, '15, '16, '17, '18, '20/21). Charles Schwab Cup winner (2010, '14, '15, '16, '18, '20/21).
Has held the official ranking of world's No.1 male golfer. World Golf Hall of Fame (inducted in 2002). Appointed an Honorary Officer of the Order of the British Empire, OBE (2006).
Bernhard Langer has designed several golf courses including (but not limited to): Portmarnock Links (Ireland); Costa Navarino, Dunes course (Greece); Soufflenheim (France); Modena (Italy).
Bernhard Langer is one of the biggest stars of the modern era in golf. In addition to his many worldwide wins on the main professional and senior tours, he was the inaugural World No.1 male golfer when the Official World Golf Rankings were introduced in 1986.
In the 2014 Senior Open Championship played at Royal Porthcawl, his winning margin of 13 shots was the highest in the championship, the highest in a Champions Tour event and the second highest in any major championship. Langer returned to Royal Porthcawl in 2017 and won the Senior Open title for a third time; he added a fourth in 2019 at Royal Lytham & St Annes.
In winning the 2023 US Senior Open championship (at age 65), Langer recorded his 12th senior major championship title (beating his own record), and his 46th PGA Tour Champions win. This victory allowed Langer to draw ahead of Hale Irwin's 45 wins, for the most wins ever on the PGA Champions Tour
Langer lives in Boca Raton, Florida and his home town of Anhausen in Germany.
America
Chubb
Played as the Chubb Classic (Feb 17-19). Steve Stricker (USA) and Padraig Harrington (Ire) finished 3 shots behind 65-year-old defending champion Langer (Ger), who won this event for the fifth time. Langer also tied Hale Irwin (USA) for the most wins in PGA Tour Champions history. Langer extended his own record as the oldest PGA Tour Champions winner; he also beat his age with an opening round 64, and equalled it with a closing 65. [Black course, Tiburón GC, Naples, FL].
Majors
USGA
The US Senior Open (43rd) (Jun 29-Jul 2). Second-placed Steve Stricker (USA) finished 2 shots behind Bernhard Langer (Ger). Both Stricker and third-placed Jerry Kelly (one shot further back) were chasing a win in their home state of Wisconsin. Langer recorded his 12th senior major championship win (beating his own record), and his 46th PGA Tour Champions win. This win allowed Langer to draw ahead of Hale Irwin's 45 wins, for the most wins ever on the PGA Champions Tour. [SentryWorld GC, Stevens Point, Wisconsin].
America
PNC
Played as the PNC Championship (Dec 16/17; post-season 36-hole scramble event). Second-placed David & Brady Duval (USA) finished 2 shots behind Bernhard & Jason Langer (Ger). 66-year-old Langer recored his fifth win in this event, and third with son Jason. [Ritz-Carlton GC, Grande Lakes, Orlando, FL].
America
TimberTech
Played as the TimberTech Championship (Nov 4-6; second of three Charles Schwab Cup playoff events). Second-placed Thongchai Jaidee (Thai) and Paul Goydos (USA) finished 6 shots behind Bernhard Langer (Ger). In the second round, Langer shot a 63, two strokes below his age. He then broke his own record (64 yrs, 5 mths, 23 days) to set a new record (65 yrs, 2 mths, 10 days) as the oldest player to win on the PGA Tour Champions. [Royal Palm Y&CC, Boca Raton, FL].
America
Chubb
Played as the Chubb Classic (Feb 17-20). Second-placed Tim Petrovic (USA) finished 3 shots behind wire-to-wire Bernhard Langer (Ger), who claimed his 43rd PGA Tour Champions win, and record fourth win in this event. He shot his age (64) in the opening round. At 64 yrs 5 mths 23 days, Langer broke his own record as the oldest PGA Champions Tour winner. [Black course, Tiburón GC, Naples, FL].
Awards
PGA Tr Chmpns
Bernhard Langer (Ger) won his ninth Jack Nicklaus Award as the PGA Tour Champions Player of the Year (for the wrap-around 2020-21 season), based on the votes of his peers.
America
Dominion
Played as the Dominion Energy Charity Classic (Oct 22-24; first of three Charles Schwab Cup playoff events). Bernhard Langer (Ger) beat Doug Barron (USA) with a 6-foot birdie putt at the first playoff hole (par-5 18th). 64-year-old Langer became the oldest winner in PGA Tour Champions history. He also recorded his 42nd PGA Tour Champions win, equalling the 42 times he won on the European Tour earlier in his career. [James River course, The CC of Virginia, Richmond, VA].
Awards
Charles Schwab
64-year-old Bernhard Langer (Ger) won the PGA Tour Champions season-long points chase, to capture a record sixth Charles Schwab Cup and $1 million annuity cheque. Jim Furyk (USA) was second with 3,499,522 pts; Miguel Ángel Jiménez (Esp) was third with 3,051,298 pts. The Cup is awarded based on points earned for top 10 finishes during the PGA Tour Champions wrap-around 2020/21 season. Note: The Charles Schwab Cup was not presented in 2020, following the cancellation of many events (and four major championships) due to the global coronavirus pandemic. The 2020 and 2021 seasons were combined into one, with associated awards being made at the end of the 2020/21 season.
Awards
Champions Tr
Bernhard Langer (Ger) won his eighth straight (and eleventh overall) Arnold Palmer Award as the PGA Tour Champions 2020/21 leading money winner, with earnings of $3,255,499 on the Tour. Jim Furyk (USA) was second with $3,141,663 and Miguel Ángel Jiménez (Esp) third with $2,800,098. Note: the 2020 and 2021 PGA Tour Champions seasons were combined into one, with associated awards being made at the end of the wrap-around 2020/21 season. This was necessitated following the cancellation of many 2020 events (and four major championships) due to the global coronavirus pandemic.
America
Cologuard
Played as the Cologuard Classic (Feb 28-Mar 1). Second-placed Woody Austin (USA) finished 2 shots behind Bernhard Langer (Ger). [Catalina course, Tucson National Resort, Tucson, AZ].
America
Oasis
Played as the Oasis Championship (Feb 8-10; formerly Boca Raton Championship). Second-placed Marco Dawson (USA) finished 5 shots behind Bernhard Langer (Ger), who surpassed Hale Irwin's PGA Tour Champions record of $27,196,504 in career earnings from the Tour. [Old Course, Broken Sound Club, Boca Raton, FL].
America
PNC
Played as the PNC Father/Son Challenge (Dec 7/8; post-season 36-hole scramble event). Bernhard & Jason Langer (Ger) beat Tom & Thomas A. Lehman (USA) and Retief & Leo Goosen (RSA) with a superb eagle at the first playoff hole (par-5 18th), to win the Willie Park Trophy (a red leather championship belt). [Ritz-Carlton GC, Grande Lakes, Orlando, FL].
Majors
Rolex
The Senior Open Championship presented by Rolex (33rd). Second-placed Paul Broadhurst (Eng) finished 2 shots behind Langer (Ger), who recorded a record fourth win in this event. [Royal Lytham & St Annes GC, nr Blackpool, Lancs].
America
Insperity
Played as the Insperity Invitational (May 4-6). Second-placed Paul Goydos (USA), Jeff Maggert (USA) and Bart Bryant (USA) finished 1 shot behind Bernhard Langer (Ger), who won this event for the fourth time. [Tournament course, The Woodlands CC, nr Houston, TX].
Awards
Charles Schwab
Langer (Ger) won the PGA Tour Champions season-long points chase, to capture his fifth Charles Schwab Cup and $1 million annuity cheque. Scott McCarron (USA) was second with 2,256,618 pts; Scott Parel (USA) was third with 2,254,856 pts. The Cup is awarded based on points earned for top 10 finishes during the PGA Tour Champions season.
America
SAS Institute
Played as the SAS Championship (Oct 12-14). Second-placed Scott Parel (USA) finished 6 shots behind Bernhard Langer (Ger). [Highlands & Meadows hybrid course, Prestonwood CC, Cary, NC].
Awards
Champions Tr
Langer (Ger) won his fifth straight (and seventh overall) Byron Nelson Award, recording the season's lowest scoring average on the PGA Tour Champions. Jerry Kelly (USA) was second with 69.12; Miguel Ángel Jiménez (Esp) was third with 69.18.
Awards
PGA Tr Chmpns
Langer (Ger) won his eighth (and fifth straight) Jack Nicklaus Award as the PGA Tour Champions Player of the Year, based on the votes of his peers.
Awards
Champions Tr
Langer (Ger) won his seventh straight (and tenth overall) Arnold Palmer Award as the PGA Tour Champions 2018 leading money winner, with earnings of $2,222,154 on the Tour. Scott McCarron (USA) was second with $2,008,618 and Miguel Ángel Jiménez (Esp) third with $1,939,093.
America
PowerShares
Played as the PowerShares QQQ Championship (Oct 27-29; second of three Charles Schwab Cup playoff events). Bernhard Langer (Ger) beat Miguel Ángel Jiménez (Esp) with a birdie at the second playoff hole (par-4 18th), to record his second straight win in the Charles Schwab playoff series. [Sherwood CC, Thousand Oaks, nr LA, Calif.].
America
Dominion
Played as the Dominion Energy Charity Classic (Oct 20-22; first of three Charles Schwab Cup playoff events). Second-placed Scott Verplank (USA) finished 1 shot behind Bernhard Langer (Ger), who claimed his sixth PGA Tour Champions win of 2017, and 35th of his career. [James River Course, The CC of Virginia, Richmond, VA].
Majors
KitchenAid
The KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship (78th) (May 25-28). Second-placed Vijay Singh (Fiji) finished 1 shot behind Langer (Ger), who won his second straight major title and ninth in total. He also became the first player to win the career "super slam" of all five senior majors. [Trump Natl GC Washington DC, Potomac Falls, VA].
America
Pure Ins.
Played as the Pure Insurance Championship (Sept 22-24; formerly Nature Valley First Tee Open). Second-placed Jerry Kelly (USA) finished 3 shots behind Bernhard Langer (Ger), who claimed his fifth PGA Tour Champions title of 2017. [Pebble Beach Golf Links & Poppy Hills GC, Monterey Peninsula, CA. Final round at Pebble Beach].
Awards
PGA Tr Chmpns
Langer (Ger) won his seventh (and fourth straight) Jack Nicklaus Award as the PGA Tour Champions Player of the Year, based on the votes of his peers.
Awards
Champions Tr
Langer (Ger) won his sixth straight (and ninth overall) Arnold Palmer Award as the PGA Tour Champions 2017 leading money winner, with earnings of $3,677,359 on the Tour. Scott McCarron (USA) was second with $2,674,195 and Kevin Sutherland (USA) third with $1,961,732.
Awards
Champions Tr
Langer (Ger) won his fourth straight (and sixth overall) Byron Nelson Award, recording the season's lowest scoring average on the Champions Tour. Kevin Sutherland (USA) was second with 68.79; Scott McCarron (USA) was third with 68.87.
Majors
R&A
The Senior Open Championship (31st) (July 27-30). Second-placed Corey Pavin (USA) finished 3 shots behind Langer (Ger), who won his third Senior Open title, and second at Royal Porthcawl. Langer also extended to 10 his own record of most senior major championship wins. Nicklaus is next highest with eight, while Gary Player's nine titles include three Snr British Opens that were won when the event didn't have "major" status (pre-2003). [Royal Porthcawl GC, Mid Glamorgan, South Wales].
Majors
Regions
The Regions Tradition (29th) (May 18-21). Second-placed Scott McCarron (USA) and Scott Parel (USA) finished 5 shots behind Langer (Ger), who claimed his eighth senior major title. [Founders course, Greystone G&CC, Birmingham, Alabama].
America
Mitsubishi
Played as the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai (Jan 19-21; PGA Tour Champions official season-opener). Second-placed Fred Couples (USA) finished 1 shot Bernhard Langer (Ger), who recorded his 30th PGA Tour Champions win. Event shortened from 54 holes to 36 due to high winds. [Hualālai course, Hualālai Resort, Big Island, Hawaii].
America
Boeing
Played as the Boeing Classic (Aug 26-28). Bernhard Langer (Ger) beat Kevin Sutherland (USA) and Woody Austin (USA) with a birdie at the first playoff hole (par-5 18th). [Club at Snoqualmie Ridge, nr Seattle, Washington; at the time TPC Snoqualmie Ridge].
America
Chubb
Played as the Chubb Classic (Feb 12-14; formerly ACE Group Classic). Second-placed Fred Couples (USA) finished 3 shots behind wire-to-wire winner Bernhard Langer (Ger), who won this event for the third time, and recorded his 26th PGA Tour Champions win overall. [Talon course, The Club at TwinEagles, Naples, FL].
Awards
Champions Tr
Langer (Ger) won his sixth (and third straight) Jack Nicklaus Award as the PGA Tour Champions Player of the Year, based on the votes of his peers.
Awards
Champions Tr
Langer (Ger) won his fifth straight (and eighth overall) Arnold Palmer Award as the PGA Tour Champions 2016 leading money winner, with earnings of $3,016,959 on the Tour. Colin Montgomerie (Scot) was second with $1,723,318 and Joe Durant (USA) third with $1,635,147.
Awards
Champions Tr
Langer (Ger) won his third straight (and fifth overall) Byron Nelson Award, recording the season's lowest scoring average on the PGA Tour Champions. Miguel Angel Jimenez (Esp) was second with 68.9; Kevin Sutherland (USA) was third with 69.51.
Awards
Charles Schwab
Langer (Ger) won the PGA Tour Champions season-long points chase, to capture his third straight (and fourth overall) Charles Schwab Cup and $1 million annuity cheque. Colin Montgomerie (Scot) was second with 2,400 pts; Paul Goydos (USA) was third with 2,216 pts. The Cup is awarded based on points earned for top 10 finishes during the PGA Tour Champions season.
Majors
Regions
The Regions Tradition (May 19-22). Second-placed Olin Browne (USA) finished 6 shots behind Langer (Ger), who claimed his sixth senior major championship title. [Founders course, Greystone G&CC, Birmingham, Alabama].
Majors
Constellation
The Constellation Senior Players Championship (June 9-12). Second-placed Miguel Ángel Jiménez (Esp) and Joe Durant (USA) finished 1 shot behind defending champion Langer (Ger), who claimed his third straight win in this event. [Wissahickon course, Philadelphia Cricket Club, Philadelphia, PA].
Majors
Constellation
Played as the Constellation Senior Players Championship (June 11-14). Second-placed Kirk Triplett (USA) finished 6 shots behind defending champion Langer (Ger), who claimed a wire-to-wire win. [Belmont CC, Belmont, Mass.].
Awards
Champions Tr
Langer (Ger) won his fifth (and second straight) Jack Nicklaus Award as the Champions Tour Player of the Year, based on the votes of his peers.
Awards
Charles Schwab
Langer (Ger) won the Champions Tour season-long points chase, to capture his second straight (and third overall) Charles Schwab Cup and $1 million annuity cheque. Colin Montgomerie (Scot) was second with 3,182 pts; Jeff Maggert (USA) was third with 3,143 pts. The Cup is awarded based on points earned for top 10 finishes during the Champions Tour season.
Awards
Champions Tr
Langer (Ger) won his fourth and second straight Byron Nelson Award, recording the season's lowest scoring average on the Champions Tour. Colin Montgomerie (Scot) was second with 69.20; Kenny Perry (USA) was third with 69.37.
Awards
Champions Tr
Langer (Ger) won his seventh (and fourth straight) Arnold Palmer Award as the Champions Tour 2015 leading money winner, with earnings of $2,340,288 on the Tour. Jeff Maggert (USA) was second with $2,240,836; Colin Montgomerie (Scot) was third with $2,069,619.
America
x
Played as the San Antonio Championship (Oct 16-18). Second-placed Scott Dunlap (USA) finished 3 shots behind Langer (Ger), who claimed his 25th Champions Tour title. [Canyons course, TPC San Antonio, Texas].
Awards
Champions Tr
Langer (Ger) won his third Byron Nelson Award, recording the season's lowest scoring average on the Champions Tour. Jay Haas (USA) was second with 68.39; Fred Couples (USA) was third with 69.06.
Majors
R&A
The Senior Open Championship (28th) (July 24-27). Second-placed Colin Montgomerie (Scot) finished 13 shots behind wire-to-wire winner Langer (Ger). Langer's winning margin was the biggest in Senior Open Championship history, and on the Champions Tour. It was the second biggest in any major championship, two short of Tiger Woods' 15-shot winning margin in the 2000 US Open. [Royal Porthcawl GC, Mid Glamorgan, Wales].
Majors
Constellation
Played as the Constellation Senior Players Championship (June 26-29). Langer (Ger) beat Jeff Sluman (USA) with a birdie at the second playoff hole to win his third senior major championship title. [Fox Chapel GC, Pittsburgh, PA].
America
Dick's Sporting Goods
Played as Dick's Sporting Goods Open (Aug 15-17). Second-placed Woody Austin (USA) and Mark O'Meara (USA) finished 1 shot behind Bernhard Langer (Ger). [En-Joie GC, Endicott, NY].
America
PNC
Played as the PNC Father/Son Challenge (Dec 13/14; post-season 36-hole scramble event). Second-placed Davis Love III & Davis "Dru" Love IV (USA) finished 2 shots behind Bernhard & Jason Langer (Ger). [Ritz-Carlton GC, Grande Lakes, Orlando, FL].
America
Insperity
Played as the Insperity Championship (May 2-4). Second-placed Fred Couples (USA) finished 1 shot behind Bernhard Langer (Ger), who recorded his 20th Champions Tour win, and third win in this event. [Tournament course, The Woodlands CC, nr Houston, TX].
America
Mitsubishi
Played as the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai (Jan 17-19; Champions Tour season opener). Second-placed Jeff Sluman (USA) and Fred Couples (USA) finished 3 shots behind Bernhard Langer (Ger). [Hualālai course, Hualālai Resort, Big Island, Hawaii].
Awards
Charles Schwab
Langer (Ger) won the Champions Tour season-long points chase, to capture his second Charles Schwab Cup and $1 million annuity cheque. Colin Montgomerie (Scot) was second with 3307 pts; Jay Haas (USA) was third with 2461 pts. The Cup is awarded based on points earned for top 10 finishes during the Champions Tour season.
Awards
Champions Tr
Langer (Ger) won his sixth (and third straight) Arnold Palmer Award as the Champions Tour 2014 leading money winner, with earnings of $3,074,189 on the Tour. Colin Montgomerie (Scot) was second with $2,064,381; Jay Haas (USA) was third with $1,939,974.
Awards
Champions Tr
Langer (Ger) won his fourth Jack Nicklaus Award as the Champions Tour Player of the Year, based on the votes of his peers.
Awards
Champions Tr
Langer (Ger) won his fifth (and second straight) Arnold Palmer Award as the Champions Tour 2013 leading money winner, with earnings of $2,448,428 on the Tour. Kenny Perry (USA) was second with $2,241,188; David Frost (RSA) was third with $1,817,234.
America
ACE Group
Played as the ACE Group Classic (Feb 15-17). Second-placed Jay Don Blake (USA) finished 1 shot behind wire-to-wire winner Bernhard Langer (Ger), who won this event for the second time in three years. [Talon course, TwinEagles Club, Naples, FL].
America
x
Played as the inaugural Greater Gwinnett Championship (April 19-21). Second-placed Tom Lehman (USA) and Tom Pernice Jr (USA) finished 3 shots behind Bernard Langer (Ger). [TPC Sugarloaf, Duluth, GA].
America
3M
Played as the 3M Championship (Aug 3-5). Second-placed David Peoples (USA) finished 2 shots behind Langer (Ger), whose final round 10-under-par 62 secured his second win in this event. [TPC Twin Cities, Blaine, nr Minneapolis, Minn.].
Africa
Nedbank
Played as the Nedbank Champions Challenge (Nov 29-Dec 2; limited field of eight top senior professionals; 54 holes played on the same course and just ahead of the Nedbank Golf Challenge). Second-placed Jay Haas (USA) finished 2 shots behind Langer (Ger), a two-time winner of the Nedbank Golf Challenge. [Gary Player CC, Sun City Resort, North West Prov, South Africa].
America
SAS Institute
Played as the SAS Championship (Oct 5-7). Second-placed Jay Don Blake (USA) finished 2 shots behind Bernhard Langer (Ger), who shot a final round 63 (-9) to capture his second Champions Tour win of 2012. [Highlands & Meadows hybrid course, Prestonwood CC, Cary, NC].
Awards
Champions Tr
Langer (Ger) won his fourth Arnold Palmer Award as the Champions Tour 2012 leading money winner, with earnings of $2,140,296 on the Tour. Tom Lehman (USA) was second with $1,982,575; Michael Allen (USA) was third with $1,686,488.
America
ACE Group
Played as the ACE Group Classic (Feb 18-20). Second-placed Fred Funk (USA) finished 4 shots behind Bernhard Langer (Ger), who recorded a tournament record score of 196 (-20). [The Quarry GC, Naples, FL].
Awards
Champions Tr
Langer (Ger) won his third straight Arnold Palmer Award as the Champions Tour 2010 leading money winner, with earnings of $2,648,939 on the Tour. Fred Couples (USA) was second with $2,344,894; John Cook (USA) was third with $1,924,305.
Awards
Charles Schwab
Langer (Ger) won the Champions Tour season-long points chase, to capture the Charles Schwab Cup and $1 million annuity cheque. Fred Couples (USA) was second with 2771 pts; John Cook (USA) was third with 2451 pts. The Cup is awarded based on points earned for top 10 finishes during the Champions Tour season.
Majors
MasterCard
The Senior Open Championship presented by MasterCard (24th) (July 22-25). Second-placed Corey Pavin (USA) finished 1 shot behind Langer (Ger), who won his first senior major title. [Championship Course, Carnoustie Golf Links, Angus].
America
Allianz
Played as the Allianz Championship (Feb 19-21). Bernhard Langer (Ger) beat John Cook (USA) with an eagle at the first playoff hole. [Old course, Broken Sound Club, Boca Raton, FL].
America
Boeing
Played as the Boeing Classic (Aug 27-29). Second-placed Nick Price (Zim) finished 3 shots behind Bernhard Langer (Ger). [Club at Snoqualmie Ridge, nr Seattle, Washington; at the time TPC Snoqualmie Ridge].
America
Outback Steakhouse
Played as the Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am (April 16-18). Second-placed Mark O'Meara (USA) and Mike Reid (USA) finished 1 shot behind Langer (Ger). Final round abandoned due to heavy rain. [TPC Tampa Bay, Lutz, nr Tampa, FL].
Awards
Champions Tr
Langer (Ger) won his third straight Jack Nicklaus Award as the Champions Tour Player of the Year, based on the votes of his peers.
Majors
USGA
The US Senior Open (July 29-Aug 1). Second-placed Fred Couples (USA) finished 3 shots behind Langer (Ger), who claimed back-to-back senior major titles. [Sahalee CC, Sammamish, nr Seattle, WA].
America
Liberty Mutual
Played as the Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf (April 24-26; two-man better-ball team event). Tom Lehman (USA) & Bernhard Langer (Ger) beat Jeff Sluman (USA) & Craig Stadler (USA) with a par at the second playoff hole. Lehman was making his Champions Tour debut. [Savannah Harbor Resort, Savannah, GA].
Awards
Champions Tr
Langer (Ger) won his second straight Jack Nicklaus Award as the Champions Tour Player of the Year, based on the votes of his peers.
America
Mitsubishi
Played as the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai (Jan 23-25; Champions Tour season-opener; formerly MasterCard Championship). Second-placed Andy Bean (USA) finished 1 shot behind Bernhard Langer (Ger), who recorded his fifth Champions Tour win. [Hualālai course, Hualālai Resort, Big Island, Hawaii].
Awards
Champions Tr
Langer (Ger) won his second straight Arnold Palmer Award as the Champions Tour 2009 leading money winner, with earnings of $2,139,451 on the Tour. Loren Roberts (USA) was second with $1,960,613; John Cook (USA) was third with $1,798,664.
America
3M
Played as the 3M Championship (July 10-12). Second-placed Andy Bean (USA) finished 1 shot behind Langer (Ger), who recorded back-to-back Champions Tour wins and his fourth in 2009. [TPC Twin Cities, Blaine, nr Minneapolis, Minn.].
Awards
Champions Tr
Langer (Ger) won his second straight Byron Nelson Award, recording the season's lowest scoring average on the Champions Tour. Jay Haas (USA) was second with 69.25; Loren Roberts (USA) was third with 69.65.
America
Triton
Played as the Triton Financial Classic (June 5-7; formerly FedEx Kinko's Classic). Second-placed Mark O'Meara (USA) finished 6 shots behind Langer (Ger). [The Hills CC, Hills of Lakeway, Austin, TX].
Awards
Champions Tr
Langer (Ger) won the Arnold Palmer Award as the Champions Tour 2008 leading money winner, with earnings of $2,035,073 on the Tour. Jay Haas (USA) was second with $1,991,726; Fred Funk (USA) was third with $1,825,931.
America
Ginn Resorts
Played as the Ginn Championship at Hammock Beach Resort (March 28-30). Second-placed Lonnie Nielsen (USA) and Tim Simpson (USA) finished 8 shots behind Langer (Ger). [Ocean course, Hammock Beach, Palm Coast, FL].
America
Toshiba
Played as the Toshiba Classic (March 7-9). Bernhard Langer (Ger) beat Jay Haas (USA) with a birdie at the seventh playoff hole, to claim his second Champions Tour win. [Newport Beach CC, Newport Beach, California].
Awards
Champions Tr
Langer (Ger) won the Champions Tour 2008 Rookie of the Year Award as the leading first-season player, based on the votes of his peers. He finished top of the Tour's money list, with earnings of $2,035,073.
Awards
Champions Tr
Langer (Ger) won the Byron Nelson Award, recording the season's lowest scoring average on the Champions Tour. Jay Haas (USA) was second with 69.66; Loren Roberts (USA) was third with 69.69.
America
Administaff
Played as the Administaff Small Business Classic (Oct 17-19). Second-placed Lonnie Nielsen (USA) finished 2 shots behind defending champion Bernhard Langer (Ger). [Tournament course, The Woodlands CC, nr Houston, TX].
Europe
x
Played as the inaugural Casa Serena Open (Sept 5-7). Second-placed Ian Woosname (Wales) finished 3 shots behind first-time European Snr Tour winner Langer (Ger). [Casa Serena Golf, Kutná Hora, Czech Republic].
Awards
Champions Tr
Langer (Ger) won the Jack Nicklaus Award as the Champions Tour Player of the Year, based on the votes of his peers.
America
Administaff
Played as the Administaff Small Business Classic (Oct 12-14). Second-placed Mark O'Meara (USA) finished 8 shots behind 50-year-old Bernhard Langer (Ger), who recorded his first Champions Tour win in his fourth start on the Tour. Langer posted a Champions Tour 54-hole record equalling total of 25-under-par. [Augusta Pines GC, Spring, Texas].
America
Del-Webb
Played as the Del-Webb Father/Son Challenge (dec 2/3; post-season 36-hole scramble event). Second-placed Vijay & Qass Singh (Fiji) and Bob & Kevin Tway (USA) finished 1 shot behind defending champions Bernhard & Stefan Langer (Ger). [International course, ChampionsGate Resort, Orlando, FL].
America
MBNA
Played as the MBNA WorldPoints Father/Son Challenge (Dec 3/4; post-season 36-hole scramble event). Second-placed Ray & Robert Floyd (USA) finished 1 shot behind Bernhard Langer and 15-year-old son Stefan (Ger). [International course, ChampionsGate Resort, Orlando, FL].
Europe
Volvo
Played as the Volvo Masters Andalucia (Nov 7-10; Eurpn Tr season-ending event). Tied on 281 at the end of regulation play and with darkness closing in, Bernhard Langer (Ger) and Colin Montgomerie (Scot) agreed to share the title. [Valderrama GC, San Roque, Spain].
Europe
TNT
Played as the TNT Dutch Open (July 26-29). Langer (Ger) beat Warren Bennett (Eng) with a par at the first playoff hole, to record the last of his three wins in this event. [Noordwijkse GC, Noordwijk, Neth.].
Europe
Linde
Played as the Linde German Masters (Oct 4-7). Second-placed John Daly (USA) and Fredrik "Freddie" Jacobson (Swe) finished 1 shot behind Langer (Ger), who won this event for the fourth time. [GC Gut Lärchenhof, Pulheim, nr Cologne, Germany].
Europe
Linde
Played as the Linde German Masters (Oct 2-5). Second-placed Colin Montgomerie (Scot) finished 6 shots behind Langer (Ger). [Berliner G&CC Motzener See, Motzen, nr Berlin].
America
x
Played as the Argentine Masters (Torneo de Maestros) (for the first time since 1977). Eduardo Romero (Arg) finished in second place behind Langer (Ger). [Olivos GC, Pablo Nogués, Buenos Aires].
Europe
Benson & Hedges
Played as the Benson & Hedges International Open (May 8-11). Second-placed Ian Woosnam (Wales) finished 2 shots behind Langer (Ger). [The Oxfordshire, Milton Common, nr Oxford].
Europe
Conte of Florence
Played as the Conte of Florence Italian Open. Second-placed Jose Maria Olazabal (Esp) finished 1 shot behind Langer (Ger). [Gardagolf CC, Soiano del Lago, nr Brescia, Lake Garda].
Europe
Chemapol
Played as the Chemapol Trophy Czech Open (Aug 7-10; Eurpn Tr event). Second-placed Niclas Fasth (Swe) and Ignacio Garrido (Esp) finished 4 shots behind Langer (Ger). [Karlštejn Golf Resort, Liten, Central Bohemia].
Asia
Alfred Dunhill
Played as the Alfred Dunhill Masters (Oct 31-Nov 3; Asian/Aus Trs event). Second-placed Wook-soon Kanh (S Kor) finished 2 shots behind Langer (Ger). [Hong Kong GC, Fanling; composite of 10 holes from Eden course, 8 from the New].
Europe
Volvo
Played as the Volvo PGA Championship (May 26-29). Second-placed Michael Campbell (NZ) and Per-Ulrik Johansson (Swe) finished 1 shot behind Langer (Ger), who recorded his third win in this event. [West course, Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Surrey].
Europe
Smurfit
Played as the Smurfit European Open (Sep 28-Oct 1). Bernhard Langer (Ger) beat Barry Lane (Eng) with a birdie at the second playoff hole. [Palmer North course, K Club, Straffan, nr Dublin].
Europe
Deutsche Bank
Played as the inaugural Deutsche Bank Open TPC of Europe (June 8-11). Second-placed Jamie Spence (Eng) finished 6 shots behind wire-to-wire winner Langer (Ger). [Gut Kaden G&LC, Alveslohe, nr Hamburg].
Europe
Volvo
Played as the Volvo Masters (Oct 27-30; Eurpn Tr season-ending event). Second-placed Seve Ballesteros (Esp) and Vijay Singh (Fiji) finished 1 shot behind Langer (Ger). [Valderrama GC, San Roque, Spain].
Europe
Murphy's
Played as Murphy's Irish Open. Second-placed Robert Allenby (Aus) and John Daly (USA) finished 1 shot behind Langer (Ger). This was the last of three Irish Open wins for Langer. [Mount Juliet GC, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland].
America
Heineken
Played as the World Cup of Golf (individual low score) (Nov 11-14). Second-placed Fred Couples (USA) finished 3 shots behind Langer (Ger), who won the International Trophy for best individual score in the World Cup of Golf. Team winners of the Cup: Fred Couples & Davis Love III (USA). [Lake Nona G&CC, Orlando, FL].
Europe
Volvo
Played as the Volvo German Open. Second-placed Robert Allenby (Aus) and Peter Baker (Eng) finished 5 shots behind Langer (Ger). This was the last of Langer's five German Open wins. [Hubbelrath GC, nr Dusseldorf, Germany].
Awards
Eurpn Tr
Langer (Ger) won his second European Tour Golfer of the Year Award, determined by a panel of representatives from the European Tour, golf writers, and TV and radio commentators.
Majors
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The Masters Tournament (57th) (April 8-11). Second-placed Chip Beck (USA) finished 4 shots behind Langer (Ger), who claimed his second green jacket, coming eight years after his first Masters triumph in 1985. [Augusta National GC, Augusta, GA].
Europe
Volvo
Played as the Volvo PGA Championship (May 28-31). Second-placed Gordon Brand Jr (Scot), Colin Montgomerie (Scot) and Frank Nobilo (NZ) finished 6 shots behind Langer (Ger). [West course, Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Surrey].
Europe
Heineken
Played as the Heineken Dutch Open (July 23-26). Langer (Ger) beat Gordon Brand Jr (Scot) with a par at the second playoff hole, to record his second win in this event. For a while Mike McLean (Eng) was the apparent winner. However, a two-shot penalty was applied after his final round for lifting a twig from his ball; he finished one off the lead with a 278. [Noordwijkse GC, Noordwijk, Neth.].
Europe
Honda
Played as the inaugural Honda Open (Oct 8-11). Second-placed Darren Clarke (N.Ire) finished 3 shots behind Langer (Ger). [Gut Kaden G&LC, Alveslohe, nr Hamburg].
Europe
Mercedes
Played as the Mercedes German Masters (Oct 3-6). Langer (Ger) beat Rodger Davis (Aus) with a par at the first playoff hole, to win this title for the second time in three years. [Stuttgarter GC Solitude, Mönsheim, nr Stuttgart].
Africa
Nedbank
Played as the Million Dollar Golf Challenge (Dec 5-8; unofficial event; limited field of 10 top tour professionals). Second-placed Mark Calcavecchia (USA) finished 5 shots behind Langer (Ger), who set a new 72-hole record low score for the event. [Gary Player CC, Sun City Resort, North West Prov, South Africa].
Europe
Benson & Hedges
Played as the Benson & Hedges International Open (April 18-21). Second-placed Vijay Singh (Fiji) finished 2 shots behind Langer (Ger). [Nicklaus course, St Mellion Intl Resort, St Mellion, Cornwall].
Asia
Hutchison Telecom
Played as the Hutchison Telecom Hong Kong Open (Asian Tr event). Second-placed Sang-ho Choi (S Kor) and Wen-ter Lu (Taiw) finished 7 shots behind Langer (Ger). [Hong Kong GC, Fanling; composite of 10 holes from Eden course, 8 from the New; at the time known as Royal Hong Kong GC].
Europe
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Played as the inaugural Austrian Open (Oct 11-14; Eurpn Tr event). Langer (Ger) beat Lanny Wadkins (USA) in a playoff. [Gut Altentann G&CC, Henndorf am Wallersee, Salzburgerland].
Europe
Cepsa
Played as the Cepsa Madrid Open. Second-placed Rodger Davis (Aus) finished 1 shot behind Langer (Ger). [Real (Royal) Club de la Puerta de Hierro, Madrid].
Europe
Peugeot
Played as the Peugeot Spanish Open. Second-placed Jose Maria Canizares (Esp) and Paul Carrigill (Eng) finished 3 shots behind Langer (Ger). [Parador de El Saler, nr Valencia, Spain].
Europe
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Played as the German Masters (Oct 5-8). Second-placed Payne Stewart (USA) and defending champion José María Olazábal (Esp) finished 1 shot behind Langer (Ger). [Stuttgarter GC Solitude, Mönsheim, nr Stuttgart].
Europe
Epson
Played as the Epson Grand Prix of Europe Match Play (May 5-8). Langer (Ger) beat Mark McNulty (Zim) 4 and 3 in the final. [Old course, St Pierre Hotel & CC, Chepstow, S Wales].
Europe
Whyte & Mckay
Played as the Whyte & Mackay PGA Championship (May 22-25). Second-placed Seve Ballesteros (Esp) finished 4 shots behind Langer (Ger). [West course, Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Surrey].
Awards
Eurpn Tr
Langer (Ger) recorded the season's lowest stroke average on the European Tour. Seve Ballesteros (Esp) was second with 69.56; Nick Faldo (Eng) and Ian Woosnam (Wales) were tied third with 69.81.
Europe
Carroll & Co.
Played as Carroll's Irish Open. Second-placed Sandy Lyle (Scot) finished 10 shots behind Langer (Ger). This was the second of three Irish Open wins for Langer. [Portmarnock GC, nr Dublin, Ireland].
Europe
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Played as the German Open. Defending champion Langer (Ger) beat Rodger Davis (Aus) with a birdie at the fifth playoff hole. This was the fourth of Langer's five German Open wins. [Hubbelrath GC, nr Dusseldorf, Germany].
Europe
Lancome
Played as the Trophee Lancome. Langer (Ger) and Ballesteros (Esp) tied for this championship. There was no playoff due to darkness falling. [Golf de Saint-Nom-La-Bretèche, nr Paris, France].
Aus/NZ
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Played as the Australian Masters. Won by Bernhard Langer (Ger).
America
Sea Pines
Played as the Sea Pines Heritage Classic (April 18-21). Langer (Ger) beat Bobby Wadkins (USA) with a par at the first playoff hole, to record back-to-back PGA Tour wins. Langer won The Masters Tournament (his first PGA Tour win) a week earlier. [Harbour Town Links, Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head, SC].
Europe
Lufthansa
Played as the Lufthansa German Open. Second-placed Michael McLean (Eng) and Mark McNulty (Zim) finished 7 shots behind Langer (Ger). Tournament reduced to 54 holes due to bad weather. This was the third of Langer's five German Open wins. [Club zur Vahr, Garlstedt, nr Bremen].
Europe
Panasonic
Played as the Panasonic European Open (Aug 29-Sep 1). Second-placed John O'Leary (Ire) finished 3 shots behind Langer (Ger). [Old course, Sunningdale GC, Sunningdale, Berks].
Awards
Eurpn Tr
Langer (Ger) won the inaugural European Tour Golfer of the Year Award, determined by a panel of representatives from the European Tour, golf writers, and TV and radio commentators.
Majors
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The Masters Tournament (49th) (April 11-14). Second-placed Seve Ballesteros (Esp), Curtis Strange (USA) and Raymond Floyd (USA) finished 2 shots behind Langer (Ger), who recorded the first of his two Masters wins. [Augusta National GC, Augusta, GA].
Africa
Nedbank
Played as the Sun City Golf Challenge (Dec 5-8; unofficial event; limited field of 10 top tour professionals). Second-placed Lanny Wadkins (USA) finished 2 shots behind Langer (Ger). [Gary Player CC, Sun City Resort, North West Prov, South Africa].
Europe
Benson & Hedges
Played as the Benson & Hedges Spanish Open. Second-placed Howard Clark (Eng) finished 2 shots behind Langer (Ger). [Parador de El Saler, nr Valencia, Spain].
Awards
Eurpn Tr
Langer (Ger) recorded the season's lowest stroke average on the European Tour. Ken Brown (Scot) was second with 69.64; Nick Faldo (Eng) and Sandy Lyle (Scot) were tied third with 69.79.
Europe
KLM
Played as the KLM Dutch Open (July 26-29). Second-placed Graham Marsh (Aus) finished 4 shots behind Langer (Ger). [Rosendaelsche GC, Arnhem, Neth.].
Europe
Carroll & Co.
Played as Carroll's Irish Open. Second-placed Mark James (Eng) finished 4 shots behind Langer (Ger). This was the first of three Irish Open wins for Langer. [Royal Dublin GC, Dollymount, Dublin].
Europe
Peugeot
Played as the Peugeot Open de France. Second-placed José Rivero (Esp) finished 1 shot behind Langer (Ger). [Vert course, Saint Cloud GC, Garches, nr Paris].
Awards
Eurpn Tr
Langer (Ger) won his second Harry Vardon Trophy as the European Tour 1984 Order of Merit winner, with earnings of £139,344 on the Tour. Sam Torrance (Scot) was second with £112,657; Howard Clark (Eng) was third with £101,903.
Europe
St Mellion Timeshare
Played as the St Mellion Timeshare TPC (Sept 15-18; formerly Haig Whisky TPC). Second-placed Paul Way (Eng) finished 2 shots behind Langer (Ger). [Kernouw course, St Mellion Intl Resort, St Mellion, Cornwall; at the time called the Old course].
Europe
Johnnie Walker
Played as the Johnnie Walker Trophy (Nov 10-13; post-season limited field unofficial money event). Second-placed Sandy Lyle (Scot) finished 2 shots behind Langer (Ger). [No.1 course, Golf La Moraleja, Alcobendas, nr Madrid; now called Real (Royal) La Moraleja].
Europe
x
Played as the Italian Open. Langer (Ger) beat Ken Brown (Scot) with a birdie at the second playoff hole. Seve Ballesteros (Esp) was eliminated at the first playoff hole. [GC Ugolino, Impruneta, nr Firenze (Florence)].
Japan
Casio
Played as the Casio World Open (Nov 24-27; Japan Tr event). Second-placed Tsuneyuki "Tommy" Nakajima (Jpn) finished 2 shots behind Langer (Ger), who recorded his first and only Japan Tour win. [Kaimon course, Ibusuki GC, Ibusuki, Kagoshima, Japan].
Europe
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Played as the inaugural Glasgow Golf Classic (Jun 23-26). Second-placed Vicente Fernández (Arg) finished 1 shot behind Langer (Ger). [Haggs Castle GC, Glasgow, Scotland].
Europe
Lufthansa
Played as the Lufthansa German Open. Defending champion Langer (Ger) beat Bill Longmuir (Scot) with a par at the first playoff hole. This was the second of Langer's five German Open wins. [Stuttgarter GC Solitude, Mönsheim, nr Stuttgart].
Europe
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Played as the German Open (July 30-Aug 2). Second-placed Tony Jacklin (Eng) finished 1 shot behind Langer (Ger), who recorded the first of his five German Open wins. He became the first German golfer to win this event since its inception in 1911. [Hamburg GC-Falkenstein, Blankenese, nr Hamburg].
Awards
Eurpn Tr
Langer (Ger) won the Harry Vardon Trophy as the European Tour 1981 Order of Merit winner. Using a season-long points system, Langer accumulated 81,036 pts; Nick Faldo (Eng) was second with 48,109 pts; Sandy Lyle (Scot) was third with 44,731 pts. Langer also topped the Tour's 1981 Prize Money List with £95,990; Seve Ballesteros (Esp) was second with £65,927; Faldo was third with £55,105.
Europe
Bob Hope
Played as the Bob Hope British Classic (Sept 24-27). Second-placed Peter Oosterhuis (Eng) finished 5 shots behind Langer (Ger). Tournament reduced to 54 holes due to bad weather. [Combination of holes from High & West courses, Moor Park GC, Rickmansworth, Herts].
Europe
Dunlop
Played as the Dunlop Masters (Oct 1-4). Second-placed Brian Barnes (Scot) finished 5 shots behind 23-year-old Langer (Ger), who recorded the first of his 42 European Tour wins. [Old course, St Pierre Hotel & CC, Chepstow, S Wales].
America
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Played as the Colombian Open (Abierto de Colombia). Won by Langer (Ger). [CC of Bogotá, Bogotá, Colombia].
124th US Open: the No.2 Course at Pinehurst once again plays host to this most illustrious championship (June 13-16). Wyndham Clark defends his title, having won at Los Angeles CC in 2023.
79th Women’s US Open: the second women’s major championship of the season gets underway at Lancaster CC in Pennsylvania. It’s the second time the championship has been held here.
(May 30-June 2).
Nelly Korda: won the Mizuho Americas Open (May 16-19) at Liberty National GC, continuing her extraordinary form in LPGA events. This was her sixth win in seven starts in 2024.
Xander Schauffele: recorded his first major championship win, and second record-equalling low score of 62 in a major. Only he, Branden Grace, Rickie Fowler and Shane Lowry have achieved this feat in a men’s major championship.
Marco Simone Golf & Country Club: With a clubhouse that might befit a Roman Emperor, and a golf course to match, you can be sure of a memorable outing at Rome's most talked about golf facility.
Jim Fazio's original layout was much changed to create a modern Ryder Cup course ... now one of the Eternal City's (and Italy's) most revered.
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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