Santiago Luna
Name:
Santiago LunaCountry:
SpainBorn:
Nov 29, 1962 in Madrid, Spain.Original/Home Club:
Puerta de Hierro GC, Madrid.Occupation:
Professional golferTurned Pro:
1982European Tour wins (1) and multiple European Snr Tour wins.
Luna turned professional in 1982 and subsequently played over 500 events on the European Tour, recording his only win in 1995 at the Madeira Island Open. He also turned in several non-European Tour wins in Spain and Morocco, prior to joining and winning on the European Senior Tour.
Europe
Farmfoods
Played as the Farmfoods European Senior Masters (Oct 5-7). Second-placed Peter T. Wilson (Eng) and Markus Brier (Aut) finished 2 shots behind Santiago Luna (Esp). [Forest of Arden CC, Meriden, nr Birmingham].
Europe
Eurpn Tr Properties
Played as the inaugural European Tour Properties Senior Classic (June 21-23). Second-placed Miguel Angel Martin (Esp) and Andre Bossert (Sui) finished 1 shot behind Santiago Luna (Esp), who claimed his third European Senior Tour title. [Linna Golf, Harviala, Hameenlinna, Finland].
Europe
ISPS Handa
Played as the ISPS Handa PGA Seniors Championship (June 5-8). Second-placed Steen Tinning (Den) finished 2 shots behind Santiago Luna (Esp), who shot a final round 64 (-7) for his second European Senior Tour win. [Gainsborough course, Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Leavenheath, nr Colchester, Essex].
Played as the SSE Scottish Senior Open (Aug 16-18). Second-placed Sam Torrance (Scot) and Denis O'Sullivan (Ire) finished 1 shot behind Santiago Luna (Esp), who recorded his first win on the European Snr Tour. [Torrance course, Fairmont St Andrews, Fife].
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Played as the Hassan II Trophy (Dec 11-14; unofficial limited-field event). Second-placed Joakim Haegmann (Swe) finished 4 shots behind defending champion Luna (Esp). [Red course, Royal Golf Dar Es Salam, Rabat, Morocco].
Europe
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Played as the Hassan II Trophy (Dec 11-14; unofficial limited-field event). Second-placed Olivier Edmond (Fra) and Steve Lowery (USA) finished 4 shots behind Luna (Esp). [Red course, Royal Golf Dar Es Salam, Rabat, Morocco].
Europe
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Played as the Hassan II Trophy (unofficial limited-field event). Luna (Esp) beat Tom Pernice Jr (USA) in a playoff. [Red course, Royal Golf Dar Es Salam, Rabat, Morocco].
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Played as the Madeira Island Open (Feb 2-5). Second-placed Christian Cévaër (Fra) finished 4 shots behind Luna (Esp), who recorded his only European Tour win. [Santo da Serra GC, Machico, Madeira; at the time known as GC Madeira].
Women’s (British) Open: the last women’s major championship of the season is hosted by Royal Porthcawl GC. It’s the first time this fabulous seaside links course has hosted the event (July 31-Aug 3).
Walker Cup: the 50th playing of this prestigious men’s amateur event sees the GB&I go head-to-head against the defending USA team at Cypress Point Club, California (Sept 6-7). After that, all eyes turn to Bethpage State Park on Long Island, NY, where the American and defending European professional teams engage in the 45th Ryder Cup (Sept 27-29).
Lottie Woad: 21-year-old Woad burst onto the professional scene in July, with wins in the Women’s Irish Open (as an amateur) and three weeks later in the Women’s Scottish Open (as a professional). She nearly picked-up a major championship, placing third in The Evian in the same month.
Pádraig Harrington: the ever-likeable Irishman added the (British) Senior Open Championship title to his stellar array of tournament successes. His win came on Sunningdale’s spectacular Old Course. Harrington had already bagged the U.S. Senior Open title in June this year.
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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