Stephen Ames
Name:
Stephen Michael AmesCountry:
Trinidad & TobagoBorn:
April 28, 1964 in San Fernando, Trinidad & Tobago.Original/Home Club:
Pointe-à-Pierre GC, T&T.Occupation:
Professional golferTurned Pro:
1987Multiple European and PGA Tour wins.
PGA Tour, European Tour and PGA Champions Tour player. Following his marriage to a Canadian air hostess, Ames became a dual citizen of Canada and Trinidad & Tobago in December 2003.
America
Mitsubishi
Played as the Mitsubishi Electric Classic (Apr 26-28). Second-placed Paul Broadhurst (Eng) and Doug Barron (USA) finished 4 shots behind defending champion Stephen Ames (Can). On the day he turned 60, Ames recorded his third win in this event and eighth PGA Tour Champions title. [TPC Sugarloaf, Duluth, GA].
America
Boeing
Played as the Boeing Classic (Aug 9-11). Second-placed Ernie Els (RSA), Robert Karlsson (Swe) and Steven Alker (NZ) finished 1 shot behind defending champion 60-year-old Stephen Ames (Can), who collected his third win of 2024. [Club at Snoqualmie Ridge, nr Seattle, Washington].
America
Chubb
Played as the Chubb Classic presented by Servpro (Feb 16-18). Second-placed Rocco Mediate (USA) finished 3 shots behind Stephen Ames (Can), who recorded his seventh PGA Tour Champions win. Third and final round cancelled due to bad weather. [Black course, Tiburón GC, Naples, FL].
America
Mitsubishi
Played as the Mitsubishi Electric Classic (May 5-7). Second-placed Miguel Angel Jiménez (Esp) finished 4 shots behind Stephen Ames (Can), who recorded his second win in this event. [TPC Sugarloaf, Duluth, GA].
America
Principal
Played as the Principal Charity Classic (June 2-4). Second-placed Steve Stricker (USA) and defending champion Jerry Kelly (USA) finished 1 shot behind Stephen Ames (Can), who recorded his second win in this event, third win of the year, and fifth PGA Tour Champions win overall. [Wakonda Club, Des Moines, Iowa].
America
Boeing
Played as the Boeing Classic (Aug 11-13). Second-placed and defending champion Miguel Ángel Jiménez (Esp) finished 7 shots behind Stephen Ames (Can). Ames shot a 9-under 63 in the final round to claim his fourth PGA Tour Champions win of 2023. [Club at Snoqualmie Ridge, nr Seattle, Washington].
Africa
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Played as the Trophy Hassan II (Feb 9-11; PGA Champions Tour event; formerly called Morocco Champions; not played in 2021 or 2022). Second-placed Mark Hensby (Aus) finished 5 shots behind Stephen Ames (Can). [Red course, Royal Golf Dar Es Salam, Rabat, Morocco]. Note: The Ladies European Tour's Lalla Meryem Cup played at the same time on RGDES's Blue course.
America
Principal
Played as the Principal Charity Classic (June 4-6). Second-placed Mike Weir (Can) finished 1 shot behind his fellow countryman Stephen Ames (T&T/Can), who recorded his second PGA Tour Champions win. [Wakonda Club, Des Moines, Iowa].
America
Mitsubishi
Played as the Mitsubishi Electric Classic (Apr 14-16). Second-placed Bernhard Langer (Ger) finished 4 shots behind 52-year-old Stephen Ames (T&T/Can), who recorded his first PGA Tour Champions win. [TPC Sugarloaf, Duluth, GA].
America
CMN/Wal-Mart
Played as the Children's Miracle Network Classic presented by Wal-Mart (Nov 12-15). Stephen Ames (T&T/Can) beat George McNeill (USA) with a par at the second playoff hole, to record the last of his four PGA Tour wins. Justin Leonard (USA) was eliminated at the first playoff hole. [Magnolia course, Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL. Earlier rounds also played on the Palm course].
America
LG
Played as the LG Skins Game (Nov 24-25). Defending champion Ames (T&T/Can) won with a total of 9 skins worth $675,000. Second was Fred Couples (USA) 9 skins worth $325,000. Zach Johnson (USA) and Brett Wetterich (USA), making their Skins Game debuts, were shut out with no skins. [Celebrity course, Indian Wells Resort, Coachella Valley, California].
America
CMN/Wal-Mart
Played as the Children's Miracle Network Classic presented by Wal-Mart (Nov 1-4). Second-placed Tim Clark (RSA) finished 1 shot behind Stephen Ames (T&T/Can). [Magnolia course, Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL. Earlier rounds also played on the Palm course].
America
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Played as The Players Championship (March 23-26). Second-placed Retief Goosen (RSA) finished 6 shots behind Ames (T&T/Can). [Stadium Course, TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL].
America
LG
Played as the LG Skins Game (Nov 25/26). Ames (T&T/Can) won with a total of 8 skins worth $590,000. Second was Fred Couples (USA) 9 skins worth $385,000. Third was John Daly (USA) 1 skin worth $25,000. Defending champion Fred Funk (USA) was shut out with no skins. [GC at La Quinta, La Quinta, California; at the time known as Trilogy at La Quinta].
America
Cialis
Played as the Cialis Western Open (July 1-4). Second-placed Steve Lowery (USA) finished 2 shots behind 40-year-old Stephen Ames (T&T/Can), who recorded his first PGA Tour win. [No.4 Dubsdread course, Cog Hill G&CC, Lemont, nr Chicago, IL].
Europe
Benson & Hedges
Played as the Benson & Hedges International Open (May 16-19). Second-placed Jon Robson (Eng) finished 1 shot behind Ames (T&T/Can), who recorded the second of his two European Tour wins. [The Oxfordshire, Milton Common, nr Oxford].
Europe
V33
Played as the Open V33 du Grand Lyon at Villette D'Anthon (April 1-4). Second-placed Gabriel Hjertstedt (Swe) and Pedro Linhart (Esp) finished 2 shots behind first-time European Tour winner Ames (T&T). [Sangliers course, Lyon GC, Villette d'Anthon, nr Lyon].
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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