David Gilford
Name:
David GilfordCountry:
EnglandBorn:
Sept 14, 1965 in Crewe, Cheshire.Original/Home Club:
Crewe, EnglandOccupation:
Professional golferTurned Pro:
1986Walker Cup player (1985). Ryder Cup player (1991, '95). European Tour wins (6).
After an excellent amateur career, culminating in selection for the GB&I Walking Cup team in 1985, Gilford turned professional the following year. His six wins on the European Tour all came in 1991 thru' 1994, and included the English Open, Portuguese Open and two Moroccan Opens.
Europe
Turespana
Played as the Turespana Open de Tenerife (Feb 10-13). Second-placed Andrew Murray (Eng), Wayne Riley (Aus) and Juan Quirós (Esp) finished 2 shots behind David Gilford (Eng), who recorded his fifth European Tour win. [Golf del Sur, nr Los Abrigos, Tenerife].
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Played as the European Open (Sept 8-11). Second-placed José María Olazábal (Esp) and Costantino Rocca (Italy) finished 5 shots behind Gilford (Eng). [East course, East Sussex Natl GC, Little Horsted, nr Uckfield, E Sussex].
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Played as the Moroccan Open (Feb 18-21). Second-placed Jamie Spence (Eng) and Stephen Ames (T&T) finished 1 shot behind defending champion David Gilford (Eng). [Royal GC Agadir, Agadir, Morocco].
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Played as the Portuguese Open (March 18-21). David Gilford (Eng) beat Jorge Berendt (Arg) with a birdie at the first playoff hole. [Vila Sol Resort, nr Vilamoura, Algarve, Portugal].
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Played as the Moroccan Open (April 16-19; last played in 1987). Gilford (Eng) beat Robert Karlsson (Swe) with a birdie at the third playoff hole, to record his second European Tour win. [Royal Golf Dar Es Salam, Rabat, Morocco].
Europe
NM
Played as the NM English Open (Aug 15-18). Second-placed Roger Chapman (Eng) finished 2 shots behind 25-year-old David Gilford (Eng), who recorded the first of his six European Tour wins. [Brabazon course, The Belfry, Wishaw, nr Birmingham].
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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