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David Jones (golfer)
David Jones (born 22 June 1947) is a former European Tour golfer from Bangor, Northern Ireland. His best season was 1981, when he won the Irish PGA Championship and was joint third in the Carroll's Irish Open. He also won the 1989 Kenya Open and later played on the European Seniors Tour, winning the 1999 Jersey Seniors Open. Golf career Jones played regularly on the European Tour from the start of the tour in 1972. He had limited success, his best finish being tied for third in the 1981 Carroll's Irish Open. Played at Portmarnock Golf Club, the event was won by Sam Torrance who finished five strokes clear of Nick Faldo with Jones and two other Irishmen, Jimmy Heggarty and Des Smyth, a further shot behind. Jones won over £4,000, enabling him to finish the 1981 season at a career high of 44 in the Order of Merit. Jones made a number of appearances in the Open Championship between 1970 and 1990; his best finish being in 1981 where he tied for 50th place. Jones had a number ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David R
David (; , "beloved one") (traditional spelling), , ''Dāwūd''; grc-koi, Δαυΐδ, Dauíd; la, Davidus, David; gez , ዳዊት, ''Dawit''; xcl, Դաւիթ, ''Dawitʿ''; cu, Давíдъ, ''Davidŭ''; possibly meaning "beloved one". was, according to the Hebrew Bible, the third king of the United Kingdom of Israel. In the Books of Samuel, he is described as a young shepherd and harpist who gains fame by slaying Goliath, a champion of the Philistines, in southern Canaan. David becomes a favourite of Saul, the first king of Israel; he also forges a notably close friendship with Jonathan, a son of Saul. However, under the paranoia that David is seeking to usurp the throne, Saul attempts to kill David, forcing the latter to go into hiding and effectively operate as a fugitive for several years. After Saul and Jonathan are both killed in battle against the Philistines, a 30-year-old David is anointed king over all of Israel and Judah. Following his rise to power, David ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Woodbrook Golf Club
Woodbrook Golf Club is a golf club located in Shankill, Dublin, Ireland. It was established as a private club in 1921 by Sir Stanley Cochrane. Woodbook was first affiliated to the Golfing Union of Ireland (GUI) in 1926. Sir Stanley had previously indulged his enthusiasm for cricket at Woodbrook, a fact that is still reflected in the pavilion style clubhouse and the cricket bell which tolled the start and finish of play and now hangs in the bar. Woodbrook hosted the Hennessy Tournament in 1957, the Irish Hospitals Tournament from 1958 to 1962, the Carroll Sweet Afton Tournament in 1963 and 1964 and the Carroll's International from 1967 to 1974. It was also the first host of the revived Irish Open in 1975. Woodbrook has also hosted the Irish PGA Championship The Irish PGA Championship, formerly the Irish Professional Championship and colloquially known as the Irish Professional Close or National Championship, is a golf tournament that is played annually in Ireland since 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1998 European Seniors Tour ...
The 1998 European Seniors Tour was the 7th season of the European Seniors Tour, the professional golf tour for men aged 50 and above operated by the PGA European Tour. Tournament results The numbers in brackets after the winners' names show the number of career wins they had on the European Seniors Tour up to and including that event. This is only shown for players who are members of the tour. For the tour schedule on the European Senior Tour's website, including links to full results, clichere Leading money winners There is a complete list on the official sit External links * {{European Seniors Tour seasons European Senior Tour European Senior Tour The Legends Tour is the current branding of the European Senior Tour, a professional tour for male golfers aged 50 and over, run by the PGA European Tour. The tour was branded as the Staysure Tour for the 2018 and 2019 seasons after UK-based insu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Grace (golfer)
John Grace may refer to: Politics *John Grace (British politician) (1886–1972), British Member of Parliament for Wirral 1924–1931 * John P. Grace, mayor of Charleston, South Carolina, namesake of the John P. Grace Memorial Bridge * John W. Grace (1927–2009), first Privacy Commissioner of Canada *John Grace (Māori leader) (1905–1985), New Zealand interpreter, public servant, community leader and High Commissioner to Fiji Sports *John Grace (Canadian football) (born 1977), Canadian Football League player *John Grace (Irish footballer) John Michael Grace (born 16 February 1964) is an Irish former footballer who played in the Football League as a goalkeeper for Colchester United. He also played in the League of Ireland and the Irish Football League. Career Born in Dublin, Gra ... (born 1964), Irish footballer Others * John Hilton Grace (1873–1958), British mathematician See also {{hndis, Grace, John ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Netherlands
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Ordina Legends In Golf
The Legends in Golf was a golf tournament on the European Seniors Tour from 1998 to 2003. It was played on five different courses in two countries, the Netherlands and Belgium. In 1998 it was played at Efteling Golf Park, Loon op Zand, Netherlands, in 1999 at Prise d'Eau Golf Club, Tilburg, Netherlands and in 2000 and 2001 at Crayestein Golf Club, Dordrecht, Netherlands. In 2002 it was played at Flanders Nippon Golf, Hasselt, Limburg, Belgium while in 2003 it moved to Golf de Pierpont, Les Bons Villers, Hainaut, Belgium. The next European Senior Tour event played in the Netherlands was the Van Lanschot Senior Open The Dutch Senior Open was a men's golf tournament on the European Senior Tour. It was held at the Royal Haagsche Golf & Country Club in The Hague, Netherlands from 2010 to 2012. In 2013 it moved to The International, Badhoevedorp near Amsterdam. ... in 2010. In 2003 the total prize money was €130,000 with the winner receiving €19,500. Winners References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Golden Charter PGA Scottish Seniors Open
The Scottish Senior Open is a men's professional golf tournament for players aged 50 and above which is part of the European Senior Tour. It was founded in 1993. The 2018 event was held at Craigielaw Golf Club, Longniddry, Scotland. Winners External linksCoverage on the European Senior Tour's official site {{European Seniors Tour European Senior Tour events Golf tournaments in Scotland Sport in East Lothian Sport in Fife Sports competitions in Edinburgh Sport in the Scottish Borders Sports competitions in Aberdeen Annual sporting events in the United Kingdom Recurring sporting events established in 1993 1993 establishments in Scotland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Huish
David Huish (born 23 April 1944) is a Scottish professional golfer, perhaps best known for being the halfway leader of The Open Championship in 1975. Personal life Huish (pronounced "hush") was born in North Berwick, Scotland. He married his second wife Diane in 1989 with whom he had a son, Oliver, in 1990. He also has two children from a previous marriage, Susan (b. 1967) and Martyn (1969). Career Huish turned professional in 1959, with his first job being as an assistant at Gullane. He took up his first head professional position at Hamilton Golf Club in 1965, soon after winning the Scottish Assistants' Championship at Longniddry. Two years later he returned to his home town to take up the same role at North Berwick Golf Club, where he remained until his retirement in 2009. He was succeeded by his son, Martyn. Huish qualified for the 1968 Open Championship at Carnoustie and finished tied for 31st place. He also qualified in 1969 at Royal Lytham where he made the second-round ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philips PFA Golf Classic
The Philips PFA Golf Classic was a senior (over 50s) men's professional golf tournament on the European Senior Tour. It was played from 1997 to 1999. In 1998 and 1999 the tournament was held at Meon Valley Country Club, Shedfield, Hampshire, while in 1997 it was held at St Pierre Golf & Country Club St Pierre is a former parish and hamlet in Monmouthshire, south east Wales, south west of Chepstow and adjacent to the Severn Estuary. It is now the site of a large golf and country club, the Marriott St Pierre Hotel & Country Club, which was pr ..., near Chepstow, Wales Winners References {{reflist Former European Senior Tour events Golf tournaments in the United Kingdom Recurring sporting events established in 1997 Recurring sporting events disestablished in 1999 1997 establishments in England 1999 disestablishments in England ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neil Coles
Neil Chapman Coles, MBE (born 26 September 1934) is an English professional golfer. Coles had a successful career in European golf, winning 29 important tournaments between 1956 and 1982. After reaching 50, he won a further 14 important Seniors tournaments between 1985 and 2002, winning his final European Seniors Tour event at the age of 67. He also played in eight Ryder Cup matches between 1961 and 1977. Early life Coles was born in London, England, and grew up in Letchworth, Hertfordshire. He started out as a junior golfer at Letchworth Golf Club. A 16-handicapper when he turned professional at age 16, Coles was initially sponsored by his businessman father after a spell as an assistant club professional at Letchworth Golf Club and then at Coombe Hill Golf Club in Kingston, Surrey, under head professional and 1939 Open Champion Dick Burton. Thereafter, he spent all of his time practicing and playing, what he later called "the big turnaround in my life." By age 21 he was winn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clubhaus Seniors Classic
The Clubhaus Seniors Classic was a men's senior (over 50) professional golf tournament on the European Seniors Tour The Legends Tour is the current branding of the European Senior Tour, a professional tour for male golfers aged 50 and over, run by the PGA European Tour. The tour was branded as the Staysure Tour for the 2018 and 2019 seasons after UK-based insur ..., held at the Benton Hall Golf & Country Club in Witham, Essex, England. It was held just once, in September 1997, and was won by Tommy Horton who finished two shots ahead of David Jones after a final found 64. Total prize money was £75,000 with the winner receiving £12,450. Winners References {{reflist External linksCoverage on the European Senior Tour's official site Former European Senior Tour events Golf tournaments in England ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tommy Horton
Thomas Alfred Horton, (16 June 1941 – 7 December 2017) was an English professional golfer. He finished in the top ten of the Open Championship four times, won a number of important tournaments both before and after the founding of the European Tour in 1972 and played in the Ryder Cup in 1975 and 1977. He reached 50 just before the founding of the European Seniors Tour and won 23 times on the tour between 1992 and 2000. Early life Horton was born in St Helens, Merseyside; he moved to Jersey in 1945 and was brought up and educated on the island. Professional career Horton was an assistant at Ham Manor Golf Club near Worthing, Sussex from 1959, later becoming the professional there. In 1974 he moved to Royal Jersey Golf Club. He celebrated 25 years there as professional before his retirement in 1999. Horton was one of the "Butten boys", a group of British professional golfers who were part of a training programme, funded by Ernest Butten, an entrepreneur and joint founder of P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
