J.B. Holmes
Name:
John Bradley "J.B." HolmesCountry:
USABorn:
April 26, 1982 in Campbellsville, Kentucky.Original/Home Club:
Taylor County H.S., Campbellsville, KY.Occupation:
Professional golferTurned Pro:
2005Website:
https://www.jbholmes.comWalker Cup player (2005). Ryder Cup player (2008, 2016). Presidents Cup player (2015). Multiple wins on the PGA Tour.
"JB" Holmes enjoyed a flying start to his PGA Tour career, finishing tied tenth in his first PGA Tour start (2006 Sony Open). A month later he won the FBR Open (originally the Phoenix Open) at TPC Scottsdale. These results made him the fastest player in PGA Tour history to reach $1,000,000 in career earnings.
In 2011 Holmes underwent brain surgery. He returned to the PGA Tour in January 2012, and subsequently got back to winning ways at the 2014 Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Club, NC. Holmes is know for his "grip it and rip it" style of play, based on hitting the ball long distances from the tee.
America
Genesis
Played as the Genesis Open (Feb 14-17). Second-placed Justin Thomas (USA) finished 1 shot behind Holmes (USA), who recorded his fifth PGA Tour win. [Riviera CC, Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA].
America
Shell
Played as the Shell Houston Open (April 2-5). J.B. Holmes (USA) beat Johnson Wagner (USA) with a par at the second playoff hole. Jordan Spieth (USA) was eliminated at the first playoff hole. [Tournament course, GC of Houston, Humble, TX].
America
Wells Fargo
Played as the Wells Fargo Championship (May 1-4). Second-placed Jim Furyk (USA) finished 1 shot behind J.B. Holmes (USA), who claimed his third PGA Tour win, and first since brain surgery three years earlier. [Quail Hollow Club, Charlotte, NC].
America
FBR
Played as the FBR Open (Jan 31-Feb 3). Holmes (USA) beat Phil Mickelson (USA) with a birdie at the first playoff hole, to record his second FBR Open win, and second win on the PGA Tour. [Stadium course, TPC Scottsdale, Phoenix, AZ].
America
FBR
Played as the FBR Open (Feb 2-5). Second-placed J.J. Henry (USA), Steve Lowery (USA), Ryan Palmer (USA), Scott Verplank (USA) and Camilo Villegas (Col) finished 7 shots behind tour rookie and first-time PGA Tour winner Holmes (USA), making his fourth on the Tour. [Stadium course, TPC Scottsdale, Phoenix, AZ].
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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