Geoff Ogilvy
Name:
Geoff Charles OgilvyCountry:
AustraliaBorn:
June 11, 1977 in Adelaide, South Australia.Original/Home Club:
Occupation:
Professional golfer; golf course designer.Turned Pro:
1998MAJORS (1): US Open (2006). Presidents Cup player (2007, '09, '11). Multiple wins on the US PGA and Australasian Tours. Winner of the Australasian Tour Order of Merit (2010).
Geoff Ogilvy plays mainly on the PGA Tour, but also some events in Europe and Australia. He lives in San Diego and is best known for winning the U.S. Open in 2006.
America
Barracuda
Played as the Barracuda Championship (Jul 31-Aug 3; formerly Reno-Tahoe Open; modified stableford format). Second-placed Justin Hicks (USA) finished 5 points behind Ogilvy (Aus), who recorded his first PGA Tour win since 2010. [Montreux G&CC, Reno, NV].
Awards
Aus Tr
Ogilvy (Aus) won the PGA Tour of Australasia 2010 Order of Merit, with earnings of A$459,900 on the Tour. Peter Senior (Aus) was second with A$308,011; Stuart Appleby (Aus) was third with A$274,950.
Aus/NZ
Century 21
Played as the Australian Open presented by Century 21 (Dec 2-5; Aus/OneAsia Trs event). Second-placed Alistair Presnell (Aus) and Matthew Jones (Aus) finished 4 shots behind first-time Australian Open winner Ogilvy (Aus). [The Lakes GC, Sydney, Aus].
America
SBS
Played as the SBS Championship (Jan 7-10; PGA Tour season-opener; formerly the Mercedes-Benz Ch'ship). Second-placed Rory Sabattini (RSA) finished 1 shot behind defending champion Ogilvy (Aus). [Plantation Course, Kapalua Resort, Maui, Hawaii].
WGC
Accenture
Played as the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship (Feb 25-Mar 1). Ogilvy (Aus) beat Paul Casey (Eng) 4 and 3 in the 36-hole final. Ogilvy also won this event in 2006, and was runner-up in 2007. [GC at Dove Mtn, Marana, AZ].
America
Mercedes-Benz
Played as the Mercedes-Benz Championship (Jan 8-11; PGA Tour season opener). Second-placed Davis Love III (USA) and Anthony Kim (USA) finished 6 shots behind Ogilvy (Aus). [Plantation Course, Kapalua Resort, Maui, Hawaii].
Played as the WGC-CA Championship (March 20-23). Second-placed Retief Goosen (RSA), Jim Furyk (USA) and Vijay Singh (Fiji) finished 1 shot behind Ogilvy (Aus). Monday finish required in this weather-affected event. [Blue Monster course, Doral Golf Resort, Miami, FL].
Aus/NZ
Schweppes
Played as the Cadbury Schweppes Australian PGA Championship (Dec 4-7; Aus Tr event). Second-placed Mathew Goggin (Aus) finished 2 shots behind Ogilvy (Aus). [Coolum Resort, Coolum Beach, QLD, Australia].
Majors
USGA
The US Open (106th) (June 15-18). Second-placed Colin Montgomerie (Scot), Phil Mickelson (USA) and Jim Furyk (USA) finished 1 shot behind Ogilvy (Aus), who claimed his first major championship title after Montgomerie and then Mickelson double-bogeyed the final hole. [West course, Winged Foot GC, Mamaroneck, NY].
WGC
Accenture
Played as the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship (Feb 22-26). Ogilvy (Aus) beat Davis Love III (USA) 3 and 2 in the 36-hole final. [Champions course, La Costa Resort, Carlsbad, Calif.]
America
Chrysler
Played as the Chrysler Classic of Tucson at the Omni Tucson National Golf Resort & Spa (Feb 24-27). 27-year-old Geoff Ogilvy (Aus) beat Kevin Na (S Kor/USA) with a birdie at the second playoff hole, to record his first PGA Tour win. Mark Calcavecchia (USA) was eliminated at the first playoff hole. [Catalina course, Tucson National Resort, Tucson, 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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