The Kerrygold International Classic was a men's

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tournament on the

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from 1975 to 1977. It was held at the Waterville Golf Links on the

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in County Kerry,

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. The most notable of the three winners was former

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and U.S. Open champion

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, with American

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and home professional

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being the other two. Burns beat John Fowler at the second hole of a sudden-death playoff, making a par 4 after Fowler had taken a bogey 5.

Winners

References

External links

Coverage on the European Tour's official site
{{Former European Tour Events Former European Tour events Golf tournaments in the Republic of Ireland Sport in County Kerry Golf in County Kerry 1970s in Irish sport