The Vinho Verde Atlantic Open was a

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tournament on the

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in 1990. It was held at Estela Golf Club in

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. The tournament was won by Scotland's

Stephen McAllister Stephen McAllister (born 16 February 1962) is a Scottish professional golfer. Early life McAllister was born in Paisley. Career McAllister won the Lytham Trophy in 1983 and turned professional later that year. He first played on the European ...

, who defeated

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Ronan Rafferty Ronan Patrick Rafferty (born 13 January 1964) is a Northern Irish professional golfer who formerly played on the European Tour. He was the leading European player of 1989. Early life Rafferty was born in Newry, Northern Ireland. He won the B ...

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and David Williams in a six way

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, the joint largest playoff in European Tour history. McAllister was the only player able to make par at the first playoff hole after all six had finished tied on 288 (level par) after 72 holes. Its renewal was scheduled in 1991 but cancelled after Estela became the host venue for the

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, which was then rescheduled to 21–24 March, the dates originally allocated for the Atlantic Open.

Winners

References

External links

Coverage on the European Tour's official site
Former European Tour events Golf tournaments in Portugal {{portugal-sport-stub