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Calendars

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1919 tournaments

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Dates Tournament Venue Winner Notes
30 Apr PGA Victory Tournament (Northern section)
incorporating the Leeds Cup
Alwoodley Ted Ray 36-hole strokeplay[1]
7 May PGA Victory Tournament (Midland section) Castle Bromwich Tom Williamson[a] 36-hole strokeplay[2]
8 May PGA Victory Tournament (Western section) Royal North Devon Ernest Whitcombe 36-hole strokeplay[3]
14 May PGA Victory Tournament (Southern section) Walton Heath James Braid 36-hole strokeplay[4]
15–16 May Irish Professional Championship Portmarnock Patrick O'Hare 72-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
20 May PGA Victory Tournament (Irish section) Knock Charlie Pope 36-hole strokeplay[5]
21 May PGA Victory Tournament (Scottish section) Stirling Laurie Ayton Snr 36-hole strokeplay[6]
21 May PGA Victory Tournament (Welsh section) Llandrindod Wells Cyril Hughes 36-hole strokeplay[6]
21 May PGA Victory Tournament (Eastern section) Aldeburgh Ernest Riseborough 36-hole strokeplay[6]
5–7 Jun Killermont Tournament Glasgow (Killermont) George Duncan Knockout matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
6 Jun Abe Mitchell 36-hole strokeplay (consolation)[7]
20–21 Jun St Annes Victory Tournament St. Annes Old Links J. H. Taylor 72-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
25–26 Jun St Andrews Tournament St. Andrews (Old) George Duncan
Abe Mitchell (tie)
72-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
27 Jun Daily Mail Invitation Tournament St. Andrews (Eden) Ted Ray 18-hole individual strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
Tie Foursomes matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
2–3 Jul Golf at the Inter-Allied Games La Boulie France TeamCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
7–12 Jul Arnaud Massy 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
2 Jul News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Western section) Weston-super-Mare Ernest Whitcombe 36-hole strokeplay[8]
20 Aug News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Irish section) Bangor Patrick O'Hare 36-hole strokeplay[9]
3 Sep News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Northern section) Stockport Arthur Day
Andrew Kay (tie)
36-hole strokeplay[10]
3 Sep News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Midland section)
incorporating the Midland Professional Championship
Sandwell Park Bert Weastell[b] 36-hole strokeplay[10]
18 Sep News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Southern section) Sonning Sandy Herd
Abe Mitchell
Ted Ray (tie)
36-hole strokeplay[11]
23 Sep News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Scottish section) Barnton Tom Fernie 36-hole strokeplay[12]
24 Sep News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Welsh section) Radyr Cyril Hughes 36-hole strokeplay[13]
24 Sep News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Eastern section) Brancaster Arthur Havers 36-hole strokeplay[13]
29 Sep–2 Oct News of the World Match Play finals Walton Heath Abe Mitchell MatchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
11–12 Oct Scottish Professional Championship Monifieth Tom Fernie 72-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
  1. ^ Defeated Archie Compston in a second 9-hole playoff.
  2. ^ Defeated Len Holland in a 9-hole playoff.

1915–1918 tournaments

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1914 tournaments

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Dates Tournament Venue Winner Notes
28–29 Jan Kent President's Cup Kingsgate E. C. Coles 18-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplay[2]
24–26 Feb Midland Professional Foursomes Tournament Stourbridge Arthur Ham &
George Tuck
Knockout matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
2 Apr Sphere and Tatler Foursomes qualifying tournament (Western section) Sidmouth Ben Goss 36-hole strokeplay[3]
2 Apr Kent Professional Championship Beckenham Jack Ross 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
21 Apr Liverpool and District Amateur and Professional Championship Leasowe Bill Davies[a] 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
22 Apr Sphere and Tatler Foursomes qualifying tournament (Southern section) Old Fold Manor Reginald Gray 36-hole strokeplay[4]
Worplesden Harry Vardon
22 Apr Irish Professional Tournament Royal Dublin (Dollymount) Patrick O'Hare 36-hole strokeplay[4]
28 Apr Sphere and Tatler Foursomes qualifying tournament (Irish section) Malone Patrick O'Hare 36-hole strokeplay[5]
29 Apr Sphere and Tatler Foursomes qualifying tournament (Midland section)
incorporating the Midland Challenge Cup
Church Brampton Tom Williamson 36-hole strokeplay[6]
29 Apr Sphere and Tatler Foursomes qualifying tournament (Northern section)
incorporating the Leeds Cup
Northumberland Thomas Renouf 36-hole strokeplay[6]
29 Apr Sphere and Tatler Foursomes qualifying tournament (Eastern section) Aldeburgh J. H. Bates 36-hole strokeplay[6]
29 Apr Sphere and Tatler Foursomes qualifying tournament (Scottish section) Balgownie George Smith 36-hole strokeplay[6]
29 Apr Sphere and Tatler Foursomes qualifying tournament (Welsh section) Royal St. David's George Gadd 36-hole strokeplay[6]
6 May Bishop's Stortford Tournament Bishop's Stortford George Duncan 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
14 May Sphere and Tatler Foursomes Tournament Sunningdale James Batley &
Len Holland
Knockout matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
28–29 May Scottish Professional Championship North Berwick Davie Watt 72-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
28–29 May[b] Irish Professional Championship Royal County Down Charlie Pope 72-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
1 Jun Port Seton Professional Tournament Port Seton George Duncan 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
4–6 Jun Cruden Bay Professional Tournament Cruden Bay Harry Vardon 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
18–19 Jun The Open Championship Prestwick Harry Vardon 72-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
6 Jul French Open Le Touquet James Douglas Edgar 72-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
9 Jul News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Western section) Newquay Charles Whitcombe 36-hole strokeplay[7]
11 Jul Belgian Open Antwerp Tom Ball 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Northern section) Cancelled 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Eastern section) Cancelled 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Irish section) Cancelled 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
10 Sep News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Scottish section) Lanark Cancelled 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
16 Sep News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Midland section)
incorporating the Midland Professional Championship
Sandwell Park Cancelled 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
23 Sep News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Southern section) Bishop's Stortford Cancelled 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
Porter's Park
23–24 Sep Welsh Professional Championship Ashburnham Cancelled 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Welsh section) 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
6–8 Oct News of the World Match Play finals Oxhey Cancelled MatchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
13 Oct Perrier Assistants' Tournament Acton Cancelled 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
22 Oct England–Scotland Professional Match Mid-Surrey Cancelled Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
  1. ^ Defeated H. Cadwell in a playoff on 22 April.
  2. ^ Rescheduled from 11–12 June.

1913 tournaments

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Dates Tournament Venue Winner Notes
25–27 Feb Midland Professional Foursomes Tournament Castle Bromwich Len Holland &
George Tuck
Knockout matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
12 Mar Kent Professional Championship Hythe Claude Gray 36-hole strokeplay[1]
1–2 Apr Manchester Courier Cup Manchester (Hopwood Park) Albert Hallam 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
18 Apr Sphere and Tatler Foursomes qualifying tournament (Western section) Saunton Fred Leach
Jack Padgham (tie)
36-hole strokeplay[2]
23 Apr Sphere and Tatler Foursomes qualifying tournament (Midland section)
incorporating the Midland Challenge Cup
Walmley Laurie Ayton Snr
Wilfrid Reid (tie)[a]
36-hole strokeplay[3]
23 Apr Sphere and Tatler Foursomes qualifying tournament (Eastern section) Royal Norwich Sid Rush 36-hole strokeplay[3]
29 Apr Sphere and Tatler Foursomes qualifying tournament (Irish section) Milltown Patrick O'Hare 36-hole strokeplay[3]
30 Apr Sphere and Tatler Foursomes qualifying tournament (Northern section)
incorporating the Leeds Cup
Bradford Tom Beck
Walter Hambleton (tie)[b]
36-hole strokeplay[4]
30 Apr Sphere and Tatler Foursomes qualifying tournament (Welsh section) Glamorganshire Tom Grant 36-hole strokeplay[5]
7 May Sphere and Tatler Foursomes qualifying tournament (Southern section)
incorporating qualifying for the Tooting Bec Cup
Denham James Batley
Harry Vardon (tie)
36-hole strokeplay[6]
Fulwell Rowland Jones
Ted Ray (tie)
7 May Sphere and Tatler Foursomes qualifying tournament (Scottish section) Stirling James Burns 36-hole strokeplay[6]
7 May Liverpool and District Amateur and Professional Championship Hesketh Tom Parr[c] 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
20–22 May Sphere and Tatler Foursomes Tournament Royal Cinque Ports Harry Vardon &
Tom Williamson
MatchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
5–6 Jun Scottish Professional Championship Cruden Bay Alex Marling 72-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
17 Jun England–Scotland Professional Match Royal Liverpool (Hoylake) England Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
23–24 Jun The Open Championship Royal Liverpool (Hoylake) J. H. Taylor 72-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
10 Jul News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Western section) Came Down Ernest Whitcombe 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
23 Jul News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Eastern section) Brancaster Ernest Riseborough 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
31 Jul–1 Aug Irish Professional Championship Portmarnock Michael Moran 72-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
29 Aug Welsh Professional Championship Chester George Gadd 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
3 Sep News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Northern section) St. Annes Old Links Sam Whiting 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
10 Sep Irish Professional Tournament Royal County Down Patrick O'Hare 36-hole strokeplay[7]
11 Sep News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Irish section) Royal County Down Michael Moran 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
17 Sep News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Southern section) Bramshot George Duncan 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
Burhill Laurie Ayton Snr
17 Sep News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Midland section)
incorporating the Midland Professional Championship
Little Aston George Tuck 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
18 Sep News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Scottish section) Carnoustie Peter Robertson &
Willie Watt (tie)
36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
24 Sep News of the World Match Play Welsh qualifying tournament (Welsh section) Bangor Harry Ball 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
25–26 Sep Kent President's Cup Eltham Ernest Jones 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplay[8]
7–8 Oct News of the World Match Play finals Walton Heath George Duncan MatchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
13–14 Oct French Open Chantilly George Duncan 72-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
16 Oct Belgian Open Lombartzyde Tom Ball 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
16 Oct Perrier Assistants' Tournament South Herts Fred Jewell 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
18 Oct Lombartzyde Tournament Lombartzyde James Braid MatchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
21–23 Oct Yorkshire Professional Foursomes Tournament Harrogate (Starbeck) Harry Dean &
Jack Gaudin
Knockout matchplay[9]
Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
14 Apr Tooting Bec Cup playoff Thorpe Hall James Batley
Ted Ray (tie)
18-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
20 Apr Tooting Bec Cup playoff Old Fold Manor Ted Ray 18-hole strokeplay[10]
  1. ^ Tom Williamson, in 4th place, was the leading eligible Midland player to qualify; Wilfrid Reid defeated Laurie Ayton Snr in an 18-hoke playoff for the Midland Challenge Cup on 24 Apr.
  2. ^ Walter Hambleton defeated Tom Beck in a 9-hole playoff for the Leeds Cup.
  3. ^ Defeated Peter McEwan Jr. in a 36-hole playoff on 20 May.

1912 tournaments

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Dates Tournament Venue Winner Notes
27–29 Feb Midland Professional Foursomes Tournament Handsworth Walter Tedder &
Tom Williamson
Knockout matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
6 Mar Kent Professional Championship Sundridge Park Jack Ross 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
7 Mar Sphere and Tatler Foursomes qualifying tournament (Western section) Torquay and South Sevon Ernest Metters 36-hole strokeplay[1]
16–17 Apr Manchester Courier Cup Anson Walter Hambleton 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
17 Apr Sphere and Tatler Foursomes qualifying tournament (Midland section)
incorporating the Midland Challenge Cup
Hallowes Wilfrid Reid 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
24 Apr Sphere and Tatler Foursomes qualifying tournament (Northern section)
incorporating the Leeds Cup
Southport and Ainsdale Peter McEwan Jr.[a] 36-hole strokeplay[2]
24 Apr Sphere and Tatler Foursomes qualifying tournament (Southern section)
incorporating qualifying for the Tooting Bec Cup
Purley Downs James Braid 36-hole strokeplay[2]
West Herts Phil Gaudin[b]
24 Apr Sphere and Tatler Foursomes qualifying tournament (Eastern section) Royal Worlington and Newmarket Allan Gow 36-hole strokeplay[2]
25 Apr Sphere and Tatler Foursomes qualifying tournament (Irish section) Holywood Charlie Pope 36-hole strokeplay[3]
1 May Sphere and Tatler Foursomes qualifying tournament (Welsh section) Llangammarch Peter Rainford 36-hole strokeplay[4]
2 May Sphere and Tatler Foursomes qualifying tournament (Scottish section) Old Ranfurly Joe Anderson 36-hole strokeplay[5]
9–10 May Irish Professional Championship Castlerock Michael Moran 72-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
14–16 May Sphere and Tatler Foursomes Tournament Royal Liverpool (Hoylake) George Duncan &
James Sherlock
Knockout matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
22–23 May Vichy Tournament Vichy Charles Mayo 72-hole strokeplay[6]
13–14 Jun Scottish Professional Championship Dunbar Willie Watt 72-hole strokeplay[7]
17 Jun Cramond Brig Tournament Cramond Brig Ted Ray 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
18 Jun England–Scotland Professional Match Muirfield Tie Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
24–25 Jun The Open Championship Muirfield Ted Ray 72-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
1–2 Jul French Open La Boulie Jean Gassiat 72-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
4 Jul News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Scottish section) North Berwick Robert Thomson 36-hole strokeplay[8]
5 Jul Dunlop Cup North Berwick Robert Thomson 36-hole strokeplay[9]
5 Jul Belgian Open Royal GC George Duncan[c] 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
11 Jul News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Western section) Parkstone Ernest Whitcombe 36-hole strokeplay[10]
24 Jul News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Eastern section) Gog Magog James Batley
A. F. Ketley (tie)[d]
36-hole strokeplay[11]
20–21 Aug Baden-Baden Open Championship of Germany Baden-Baden J. H. Taylor[e] 72-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
4 Sep News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Northern section) Halifax Walter Hambleton 36-hole strokeplay[12]
6 Sep Welsh Professional Championship Royal Porthcawl Cyril Hughes 36-hole strokeplay[13]
11 Sep News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Southern section) Hangar Hill George Duncan 36-hole strokeplay[14]
Sundridge Park Ted Ray
11 Sep News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Welsh section) Tenby Peter Rainford 36-hole strokeplay[14]
18 Sep Irish Professional Tournament Portmarnock Michael Moran 36-hole strokeplay[15]
19 Sep News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Irish section) Portmarnock Michael Moran
Patrick O'Hare (tie)[f]
36-hole strokeplay[16]
25 Sep News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Midland section)
incorporating the Midland Professional Championship
Seacraft George Buckle
Harry Cawsey (tie)[g]
36-hole strokeplay[17][18]
25–26 Sep Kent President's Cup Tunbridge Wells Stephen Guard 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplay[19]
2–4 Oct News of the World Match Play finals Sunningdale Harry Vardon MatchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
15 Oct Liverpool and District Amateur and Professional Championship Wallasey Cyril Hughes[h] 36-hole strokeplay[20][21]
15–16 Oct Yorkshire Professional Foursomes Tournament Otley Alfred Beck &
H. Murdoch
Knockout matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
17 Oct Perrier Assistants' Tournament West Middlesex William Brown 36-hole strokeplay[22]
  1. ^ Defeated George Pulford in an 18-hole playoff on 25 April.
  2. ^ Defeated James Braid in the 18-hole playoff for the Tooting Bec Cup at Mid-Surrey on 31 March 1913.
  3. ^ Defeated Tom Ball and Ted Ray in an 18-hole playoff.
  4. ^ Allan Gow, who finished in third place, was the leading eligible player.
  5. ^ Defeated Ted Ray in a 9-hole playoff.
  6. ^ Michael Moran defeated Patrick O'Hare in an 18-hole playoff for the lone qualifying place on 20 September.
  7. ^ George Buckle defeated Harry Cawsey in an 18-hole playoff for the Midland Professional Championship on 26 September.
  8. ^ Defeated Willie McEwan in a 36-hole playoff on 17 October.

1911 tournaments

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Dates Tournament Venue Winner Notes
7–8 Mar Midland Professional Foursomes Tournament Olton Jack Bloxham &
William Hamlet
Knockout matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
8 Mar Sphere and Tatler Foursomes qualifying tournament (Western section) East Devon Ben Goss 36-hole strokeplay[1]
14–16 Mar Southern Professional Foursomes Tournament Fulwell Tom Ball &
Fred Robson
Knockout matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
5–6 Apr[a] Sphere and Tatler Foursomes qualifying tournament (Midland section)
incorporating the Midland Challenge Cup
Harborne Wilfrid Reid 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
11 Apr Liverpool and District Amateur and Professional Championship Formby Cyril Hughes[b] 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
26–27 Apr Manchester Courier Cup Rochdale Albert Hallam 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
26 Apr Sphere and Tatler Foursomes qualifying tournament (Eastern section) Aldeburgh A. Bellworthy 36-hole strokeplay[2]
26 Apr Sphere and Tatler Foursomes qualifying tournament (Welsh section) Wrexham Syd Ball 36-hole strokeplay[3]
3 May Sphere and Tatler Foursomes qualifying tournament (Southern section)
incorporating the Tooting Bec Cup
Banstead Downs Harry Vardon 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
3 May Sphere and Tatler Foursomes qualifying tournament (Northern section)
incorporating the Leeds Cup
Roundhay Ted Ray 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
3 May Sphere and Tatler Foursomes qualifying tournament (Scottish section) Falkirk Tryst Tom Fernie
David Grant (tie)
36-hole strokeplay[4]
9 May Sphere and Tatler Foursomes qualifying tournament (Irish section) Hermitage Harry Hamill 36-hole strokeplay[5]
10 May Bramshot Cup Bramshot Harry Vardon 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
16–18 May Sphere and Tatler Foursomes Tournament Walton Heath James Bradbeer &
Sandy Herd
Knockout matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
31 May Belgian Open Royal GC Charles Mayo 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
2 Jun Professional Tournament Knocke-sur-Mer Rowland Jones 36-hole strokeplay[6]
8–10 Jun Cruden Bay Professional Tournament Cruden Bay Ted Ray 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
8–9 Jun Scottish Professional Championship Turnberry Edwin Sinclair 72-hole strokeplay[7]
8–9 Jun Irish Professional Championship Royal Portrush Michael Moran 72-hole strokeplay[7]
24 Jun Coronation Match Royal St George's Professionals Team eventCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
26–30 Jun The Open Championship Royal St George's Harry Vardon 72-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
3–4 Jul French Open La Boulie Arnaud Massy 72-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
6 Jul News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Western section) West Cornwall (Lelant) Ernest Firstbrook
Herbert Osborne (tie)
36-hole strokeplay[8]
7 Jul Professional Tournament Le Touquet Ted Ray 36-hole strokeplay[9]
19 Jul News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Southern section) Acton James Sherlock 36-hole strokeplay[10]
West Drayton Fred Robson
19 Jul News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Eastern section) Woodbridge Ernest Riseborough[c] 36-hole strokeplay[10]
26 Jul Irish Professional Tournament Castlerock Michael Moran 36-hole strokeplay[11]
27 Jul News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Irish section) Castlerock Charlie Pope[d] 36-hole strokeplay[12][13]
18–19 Aug Baden-Baden Open Championship of Germany Baden-Baden Harry Vardon 72-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
6–7 Sep Sussex Professional Tournament Lewes James Piper 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplay[14]
8 Sep News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Welsh section)
incorporating the Welsh Professional Championship
Conwy Caernarvonshire Peter Rainford 36-hole strokeplay[15]
13 Sep News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Midland section)
incorporating the Midland Professional Championship
Ladbrook Park Tom Williamson 36-hole strokeplay[16]
20 Sep News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Northern section) Worsley Bill Leaver 36-hole strokeplay[17]
21 Sep News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Scottish section) Elie and Earlsferry Tom Fernie 36-hole strokeplay[18]
22 Sep Dunlop Cup Elie and Earlsferry Robert Thomson 36-hole strokeplay[19]
3–5 Oct News of the World Match Play finals Walton Heath James Braid MatchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
18 Oct Perrier Assistants' Tournament Burhill Charles Macey 36-hole strokeplay[20]
25–27 Oct Yorkshire Professional Foursomes Tournament Ganton Ted Ray & Thomas Tate Knockout matchplay[21]
31 Oct–1 Nov Norfolk Professional Tournament Hunstanton A. Bellworthy 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplay[22]
  1. ^ A snowstorm extended the tournament into a second day.
  2. ^ Defeated Willie McEwan in a playoff on 21 April.
  3. ^ Defeated Cliff Holland in a 9-hole playoff.
  4. ^ Defeated James Edmundson and Michael Moran in an 18-hole playoff on 28 July.

1910 tournaments

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Dates Tournament Venue Winner Notes
26–28 Jan Southern Professional Foursomes Tournament rounds Stoke Poges N/A Knockout matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
8 Feb[a] Southern Professional Foursomes Tournament final Stoke Poges J. H. Taylor &
Josh Taylor
Knockout matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
16 Feb Midland Professional Foursomes Tournament Harborne George Coburn &
Billy Whiting
Knockout matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
20 Apr Midland Professional Championship Stourbridge Edward Veness 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
20 Apr Liverpool and District Amateur and Professional Championship West Lancashire Tom Ball 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
21 Apr Folkestone Professional Tournament Folkestone Tom Vardon 36-hole strokeplay[1]
27–28 Apr Manchester Courier Cup Chorlton-cum-Hardy Thomas Renouf 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
11 May Tooting Bec Cup Stoke Poges James Sherlock 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
11 May Leeds Cup Chorlton-cum-Hardy Ted Ray 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
20 May Welsh Professional Championship Swansea Bay Alfred Matthews 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
24 May Bramshot Cup Bramshot Ted Ray 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
30–31 May French Open La Boulie James Braid 72-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
1 Jun Belgian Open Royal GC Arnaud Massy 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
1–2 Jun Scottish Professional Championship Moray Tom Fernie 72-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
8 Jun Manchester Golf Club Open Manchester (Trafford Park) Thomas Renouf 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
9–10 Jun Irish Professional Championship Royal Dublin Michael Moran 72-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
18 Jun England–Scotland Professional Match St. Andrews England Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
21–24 Jun The Open Championship St. Andrews James Braid 72-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
29–30 Jun Olton Professional Invitation Tournament Olton James Sherlock Knockout matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
6–9 Jul Portmarnock Professional Tournament Portmarnock James Sherlock 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
7 Jul News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Western section) Burnham and Berrow Ernest Foord 36-hole strokeplay[2][3]
Assistants' Tournament qualifying tournament (Western section) Burnham and Berrow Robert Gibson
20 Jul News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Southern section) Stoke Poges James Sherlock 36-hole strokeplay[4]
27 Jul Assistants' Tournament qualifying tournament (Southern section) Romford Willie Ritchie 36-hole strokeplay[5]
Assistants' Tournament qualifying tournament (Northern section) Worsley Harry Crapper
Assistants' Tournament qualifying tournament (Midland section) Handsworth Albert Bembridge
Assistants' Tournament qualifying tournament (Eastern section) Royal Norwich Tom Bellworthy
Assistants' Tournament qualifying tournament (Scottish section) Morton Hall Willie Watt
28 Jul Irish Professional Tournament Bangor James Edmundson 36-hole strokeplay[6]
29 Jul News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Irish section) Bangor Hugh McNeill[b] 36-hole strokeplay[7]
29–30 Jul Ostend Professional Invitation Tournament Lombartzyde Sandy Herd 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
4 Aug Assistants' Tournament qualifying tournament (Irish section) Royal Dublin (Dollymount) W. Gilbert 36-hole strokeplay[8]
7–8 Sep Sussex Professional Tournament Royal Eastbourne Charles Macey 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplay[9]
8 Sep News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Scottish section) Troon Municipal Robert Thomson 36-hole strokeplay[10]
9 Sep Dunlop Cup Troon Municipal David Kinnell 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
14 Sep News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Northern section) Ravenscliffe Ted Ray 36-hole strokeplay[11]
15 Sep[c] News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Midland section)
incorporating the Midland Challenge Cup
Castle Bromwich George Tuck[d] 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
21 Sep News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Welsh section) Llandrindod Wells Sam Whiting 36-hole strokeplay[12]
21 Sep News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Eastern section) Hunstanton Ernest Riseborough 36-hole strokeplay[13]
4–6 Oct News of the World Match Play finals Sunningdale James Sherlock Matchplay[14]
12–13 Oct Yorkshire Professional Foursomes Tournament Ilkley Ted Ray &
Thomas Tate
Knockout matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
19–20 Oct Perrier Assistants' Tournament Bushey Hall Willie Ritchie Knockout matchplay[15]
  1. ^ Rearranged due to waterlogging in January.
  2. ^ Defeated Michael Moran in a playoff.
  3. ^ Competition started on 14 Sep but was abandoned due to waterlogging with all scores being cancelled and a new competition arranged for the following day.
  4. ^ Defeated William Jeffries in a playoff.

1909 tournaments

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Dates Tournament Venue Winner Notes
12–13 Jan Yorkshire Professional Foursomes Tournament Huddersfield (Fixby) Ted Ray &
Alfred Hayles
Knockout matchplay[1]
16–17 Feb Midland Professional Foursomes Tournament Sandwell Park George Coburn &
Billy Whiting
Knockout matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
24 Mar San Sebastián Open San Sebastián Jean Gassiat[a] 36-hole strokeplay[2]
6–7 Apr Southern Professional Foursomes Tournament rounds Bushey Hall N/A Knockout matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
21 Apr Midland Professional Championship Leicestershire Tom Williamson 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
26 Apr Liverpool and District Amateur and Professional Championship Royal Liverpool (Hoylake) Tom Ball 36-hole strokeplay[3]
27–28 Apr Manchester Courier Cup Withington Albert Hallam 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
6–8 May Cruden Bay Professional Tournament Cruden Bay J. H. Taylor 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplay[4]
11–13 May St. Andrews Professional Tournament St. Andrews Harry Vardon 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplay[5]
12–14 May Irish Professional Championship Royal County Down Michael Moran 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
12 May Tooting Bec Cup Maidenhead James Sherlock 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
14 May Leeds Cup Harrogate (Starbeck) James Kay 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
28 May Southern Professional Foursomes Tournament final Walton Heath James Batley &
William Horne
Knockout matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
4 Jun Welsh Professional Championship Rhyl Alfred Matthews 36-hole strokeplay[6]
5 Jun England–Scotland Professional Match Royal Cinque Ports England Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
10–11 Jun The Open Championship Royal Cinque Ports J. H. Taylor 72-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
15–16 Jun French Open La Boulie J. H. Taylor 72-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
2–3 Jul North Berwick Professional Tournament North Berwick George Duncan 72-hole strokeplay[7]
6–7 Jul Pitlochry Professional Tournament Pitlochry Arnaud Massy 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplay[8]
7 Jul News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Western section) Royal North Devon Ernest Foord 36-hole strokeplay[9]
10 Jul Scottish Professional Championship Montrose Tom Fernie 72-hole strokeplay[10]
14 Jul News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Southern section) Fulwell J. H. Taylor 36-hole strokeplay[11]
22 Jul Irish Professional Tournament Curragh Harry Kidd 36-hole strokeplay[12]
23 Jul News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Irish section) Curragh Michael Moran 36-hole strokeplay[13]
18 Aug News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Northern section) Blackpool (Squire's Gate) Ted Ray 36-hole strokeplay[14]
8 Sep Dunlop Cup Burntisland Willie Binnie 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
9 Sep News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Scottish section) Burntisland Willie Binnie 36-hole strokeplay[15]
15 Sep News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Midland section)
incorporating the Midland Challenge Cup
King's Norton Charles Mayo[b] 36-hole strokeplay[16]
22 Sep News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Welsh section) Swansea Bay Jack Ross 36-hole strokeplay[17]
22–23 Sep Sussex Professional Tournament Littlehampton Jack Rowe 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplay[18]
5–7 Oct News of the World Match Play finals Walton Heath Tom Ball MatchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
13 Oct Plymouth Professional Tournament United Services Club Ernest Foord
Bob McKenzie (tie)
36-hole strokeplay[19]
26–27 Oct Yorkshire Professional Foursomes Tournament Brough Ted Ray &
Harry Mann
Knockout matchplay[20]
  1. ^ James Braid and J. H. Taylor elected not to travel; Arnaud Massy then also withdrew, leaving Jean Gassiat as the biggest name player in the field.
  2. ^ The tournament was open to non-Midland players; Frank Coltart, who tied for 3rd place, was the leading qualifier for the News of the World Match Play.

1908 tournaments

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  • 1-3 Jun - Olympics at Royal St. George's and Prince's abandonded[1]
Dates Tournament Venue Winner Notes
17–18 Mar Nice International Tournament Nice Harry Vardon 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
20 Mar Hyères Tournament Hyères (Les Palmiers) J. H. Taylor 36-hole strokeplay[2][3]
21 Mar Costebelle Tournament Hyères (Costebelle) Harry Vardon 36-hole strokeplay[4][3]
18 Mar[a] Midland Professional Foursomes Tournament Kings Norton George Coburn &
Alfred Lewis
Knockout matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
7 Apr[a] London Professional Foursomes Tournament Walton Heath George Duncan &
Charles Mayo
Knockout matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
7–8 Apr Manchester Courier Cup North Manchester Tom Watt 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
15 Apr Midland Professional Championship Notts (Hollinwell) George Cawsey 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
15 Apr The Fylde Championship St. Annes Old Links Tom Simpson 36-hole strokeplay[5]
29–30 Apr Manchester Golf Club Open Manchester (Trafford Park) George Duncan 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
13 May Leeds Cup Hesketh Tom Ball 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
13 May Tooting Bec Cup Neasden Rowland Jones 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
13–15 May Irish Professional Championship Portmarnock James Edmundson 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
2 Jun Failand Tournament Bristol and Clifton Alfred Vardon 36-hole strokeplay[6]
4 Jun North Berwick Tournament North Berwick James Sherlock 36-hole strokeplay[7]
10–11 Jun Turnberry Tournament Turnberry Arnaud Massy 72-hole strokeplay[8]
13 Jun England–Scotland Professional Match Prestwick Abandoned Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
18–19 Jun The Open Championship Prestwick James Braid 72-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
27–28 Jun French Open La Boulie J. H. Taylor 72-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
2 Jul Lancaster Tournament Lancaster J. H. Taylor 36-hole strokeplay[9]
8 Jul News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Southern section) Bushey Hall Arnaud Massy 36-hole strokeplay[10]
15 Jul News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Northern section) Hallamshire Sandy Herd 36-hole strokeplay[11]
31 Jul News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Scottish section) Royal Musselburgh Willie Fernie 36-hole strokeplay[12]
26 Aug Welsh Professional Championship Southerndown Tom Brace 36-hole strokeplay[13]
27 Aug Irish Professional Tournament Royal County Down Harry Kidd 36-hole strokeplay[14]
28 Aug News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Irish section) Royal County Down James Edmundson 36-hole strokeplay[15]
9–10 Sep Blackpool Professional Tournament Blackpool (Squire's Gate) Arnaud Massy 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplay[16][17]
9–10 Sep Sussex Professional Tournament Crowborough Beacon Jack Rowe 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplay[18]
16 Sep News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Midland section)
incorporating the Midland Challenge Cup
Sutton Coldfield George Coburn 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
23 Sep News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Welsh section) Royal St. David's Syd Ball 36-hole strokeplay[19]
6–8 Oct News of the World Match Play finals Mid-Surrey J. H. Taylor MatchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
1–2 Oct[b] Scottish Professional Championship Cardross Robert Thomson 72-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
  1. ^ a b Final
  2. ^ Playoff on 3 Oct.

1907 tournaments

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Dates Tournament Venue Winner Notes
26 Feb Grand Duke Michael's Tournament Cannes Arnaud Massy 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
1 Mar Hyères Tournament Hyères Ted Ray 18-hole strokeplay[1]
27 Feb[a] London Professional Foursomes Tournament Bramshot Ralph Smith &
Albert Tingey, Sr.
Knockout matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
20 Mar[a] Midland Professional Foursomes Tournament Harborne George Coburn &
Alfred Lewis
Knockout matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
16–17 Apr Manchester Courier Cup Manchester (Trafford Park) Bill Leaver 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
24 Apr Midland Professional Championship Robin Hood Tom Williamson 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
14 May Leeds Cup Ilkley Ted Ray 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
15 May Tooting Bec Cup South Herts James Braid 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
17 May Ireland–Scotland Professional Tournament Royal Portrush Michael Moran 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
18 May Ireland–Scotland Professional Match Royal Portrush Ireland Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
20–21 May Irish Professional Championship Royal Portrush James Edmundson 18-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
13 Jun Manchester Golf Club Open Manchester (Trafford Park) George Pannell 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
15 Jun England–Scotland Professional Match Royal Liverpool (Hoylake) England Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
20–21 Jun The Open Championship Royal Liverpool (Hoylake) Arnaud Massy 72-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
29–30 Jun French Open La Boulie Arnaud Massy 72-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
4 Jul News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Scottish section) Glasgow North-Western (Ruchill) Tom Drummond
Alex Marling (tie)
36-hole strokeplay[2]
27 Jul Hayward's Heath Professional Tournament Cuckfield Arthur Mitchell 36-hole strokeplay[3]
13 Aug News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Northern section) Lytham and St. Annes Sandy Herd 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
14 Aug Irish Professional Tournament[4] Portmarnock Alfred Toogood 36-hole strokeplay[5]
15 Aug News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Irish section) Portmarnock James Edmundson
Charlie Pope (tie)
36-hole strokeplay[6]
21 Aug News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Welsh section)
incorporating the Welsh Professional Championship
Porthcawl Sam Whiting[b]
Jack Ross (tie)
36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
21–22 Aug Blackpool Professional Tournament Blackpool (Squire's Gate) Harry Vardon 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplay[8][9]
11 Sep News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Midland section)
incorporating the Midland Challenge Cup
Olton Philip Wynne 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
11–12 Sep Sussex Professional Tournament Worthing Arthur Mitchell 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplay[10]
12 Sep Sandwell Park Amateur and Professional Tournament Sandwell Park George Coburn
James Sherlock (tie)
36-hole strokeplay[11]
25 Sep News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Southern section) Burnham Beeches Albert Bellworthy
Ernest Gaudin (tie)
36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
15–17 Oct News of the World Match Play finals Sunningdale James Braid MatchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
19 Oct Chertsey Professional Tournament Chertsey Robert Thomson 36-hole strokeplay[12]
25–26 Oct Scottish Professional Championship Panmure John Hunter 72-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
  1. ^ a b Final
  2. ^ Whiting defeated Ross in an 18-hole match at Sunningdale on 14 Oct to win the Welsh Professional Championship.[7]

1906 tournaments

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Dates Tournament Venue Winner Notes
19–20 Jan Mexican Championship[a] Mexico CC Willie Smith 72-hole strokeplay[2]
12–13 Feb Anglo-American Tournament[a] Pinehurst Rowland Jones 72-hole strokeplay[3]
26–27 Feb Anglo-American Tournament[a] Augusta CC George Low Sr. 72-hole strokeplay[4]
25 Apr Midland Professional Championship Derbyshire Jack Fulford 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
25 Apr Tooting Bec Cup Ashford Manor William Lonie 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
16–17 May Manchester Courier Cup Timperley George Duncan 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
5–6 Jun (Edinburgh Corporation) Braid Hills Tournament Braid Hills James Braid 72-hole strokeplay[5]
7 Jun Musselburgh Tournament Musselburgh Harry Vardon 27-hole strokeplay[6]
11 Jun England–Scotland Professional Match Muirfield England Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
13–15 Jun The Open Championship Muirfield James Braid 72-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
16 Jun Kinghorn Tournament Kinghorn James Kinnell 36-hole strokeplay[7]
28 Jun Irish Professional Tournament County Dublin (Chapelizod) James Barrett 36-hole strokeplay[8]
29 Jun News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Irish section) County Dublin (Chapelizod) Harry Kidd 36-hole strokeplay[9]
30 Jun–1 Jul French Open La Boulie Arnaud Massy 72-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
4 Jul News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Southern section) Stanmore James Braid
Harry Vardon (tie)
36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
10 Jul Leeds Cup Wallasey George Duncan 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
11 Jul Manchester Golf Club Open Manchester (Trafford Park) George Duncan 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
12 Jul News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Scottish section) Leven Ben Sayers 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
15 Aug News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Northern section) Ganton Ted Ray 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
22 Aug News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Welsh section)
incorporating the Welsh Professional Championship
Radyr Jack Ross 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
19 Sep News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Midland section)
incorporating the Midland Challenge Cup
Handsworth George Cawsey 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
2–4 Oct News of the World Match Play finals Notts (Hollinwell) Sandy Herd Matchplay[10]
  1. ^ a b c In January and February, Sandy Herd, Rowland Jones, Andrew Kirkaldy and Jack White embarked on a six-week tour of Mexico and the US.[1]

1905 tournaments

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Dates Tournament Venue Winner Notes
19 Apr[a] Midland Professional Championship Harborne Tom Williamson 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
3 May Tooting Bec Cup Northwood Alfred Toogood 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
10–11 May Lytham and St. Annes Tournament Lytham and St. Annes James Braid 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
19–20 May Bushey Hall Tournament Bushey Hall James Braid 72-hole strokeplay[1]
30 May–1 Jun Ranfurly Castle Tournament Ranfurly Castle James Sherlock 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplay[2]
3 Jun England–Scotland Professional Match St. Andrews Tie Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
7–9 Jun The Open Championship St. Andrews James Braid 72-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
21 Jun News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Scottish section) Montrose Andrew Kirkaldy 36-hole strokeplay[3]
5 Jul News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Southern section) Eltham Rowland Jones 36-hole strokeplay[4]
18 Jul Manchester Golf Club Open Manchester (Trafford Park) Sandy Herd 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
25 Jul Irish Professional Trounament Royal Dublin (Dollymount) Fred Smyth 36-hole strokeplay[5]
26 Jul News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Irish section) Royal Dublin (Dollymount) Fred Smyth 36-hole strokeplay[6]
26 Jul News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Northern section)
incorporating the Leeds Cup
Bradford Sandy Herd 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
23 Aug News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Welsh section)
incorporating the Welsh Professional Championship
Conwy Fred Collins 36-hole strokeplay[7]
24–26 Aug Montrose Tournament Montrose Harry Vardon 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplay[8]
20 Sep News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Midland section)
incorporating the Midland Challenge Cup
King's Norton Tom Williamson 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
20–21 Sep Manchester Courier Cup Worsley Phil Gaudin 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
4–6 Oct News of the World Match Play finals Walton Heath James Braid MatchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
  1. ^ Playoff for the title was held in September.

1904 tournaments

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Dates Tournament Venue Winner Notes
20 Apr Midland Professional Championship Sutton Coldfield Alfred Lewis 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
4 May Tooting Bec Cup West Middlesex James Braid 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
18 May News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Scottish section) Troon Arnaud Massy
Ben Sayers (tie)
36-hole strokeplay[1]
27 May News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Irish section) Royal Dublin (Dollymount) George Coburn 36-hole strokeplay[2]
4 Jun England–Scotland Professional Match Royal St. George's Tie Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
6 Jun PGA Tournament Cinque Ports Willie Fernie
H. Harris
Jack Rowe (tie)
36-hole strokeplay[3]
8–10 Jun The Open Championship Royal St. George's Jack White 72-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
12–13 Jun Walton Heath Tournament Walton-on-Heath Rowland Jones 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplay[4]
6 Jul News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Southern section) West Herts Alfred Toogood 36-hole strokeplay[5]
13 Jul News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Northern section)
incorporating the Leeds Cup
Manchester (Trafford Park) Sandy Herd 36-hole strokeplay[6]
15 Jul Welsh Professional Championship Radyr Arthur Day 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
1–3 Sep Edzell Tournament Edzell James Braid 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
6–7 Sep Carnoustie Tournament Carnoustie Sandy Herd 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplay[7]
21 Sep Manchester Golf Club Open Manchester (Trafford Park) Phil Gaudin 36-hole strokeplay[8]
23 Sep News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Midland section)
incorporating the Midland Challenge Cup
Sandwell Park Sandy Herd 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
4–6 Oct News of the World Match Play finals Mid-Surrey J. H. Taylor MatchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
11–13 Oct Sussex Golf Union Tournament Rye Tom Yeoman 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplay[9]
13–15 Oct Irvine Tournament Irvine J. H. Taylor
Harry Vardon (tie)
36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).

1903 tournaments

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Dates Tournament Venue Winner Notes
22 Apr Midland Professional Championship Cleeve Hill James Sherlock 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
1–2 May Richmond Tournament Richmond Harry Vardon 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
12 May Tooting Bec Cup Hangar Hill James Braid 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
30–31 May Enfield Tournament Enfield Harry Vardon 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
3 Jun Dunbar Professional Tournament[a] Dunbar J. H. Taylor 36-hole strokeplay[1]
4 Jun Musselburgh Open Tournament Royal Musselburgh J. H. Taylor 36-hole strokeplay[2]
8 Jun England–Scotland Professional Match Prestwick Scotland Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
10–11 Jun The Open Championship Prestwick Harry Vardon 72-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
13 Jun Gailes Open Tournament Gailes Harry Vardon 36-hole strokeplay[3]
15 Jul Leeds Cup Cleveland Ted Ray 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
22 Sep News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Northern section) Huddersfield Ted Ray 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
23 Sep News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Scottish section) Elie and Earlsferry Robert Thomson 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
24 Sep News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Irish section) Lahinch George Coburn 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
29 Sep News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Southern section) Acton J. H. Taylor 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
30 Sep Manchester Golf Club Open Manchester (Trafford Park) Sandy Herd
George Pulford (tie)
36-hole strokeplay[4]
7 Oct News of the World Match Play qualifying tournament (Midland section)
incorporating the Midland Challenge Cup
Notts (Hollinwell) Tom Williamson 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
13–15 Oct News of the World Match Play finals Sunningdale James Braid MatchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
  1. ^ 5 professionals.

1902 tournaments

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Dates Tournament Venue Winner Notes
8 Feb Earl of Dudley Invitation Tournament Witley Court Harry Vardon 36-hole strokeplay[1]
16 Apr Midland PGA Tournament Bilston Tom Williamson PGA; 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
23 Apr Mid-Surrey Tournament Mid-Surrey J. H. Taylor PGA; 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
6 May Leeds Cup Leeds (Cobble Hall) Harry Vardon PGA; 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
14–15 May Bushey Hall Tournament Bushey Hall James Braid 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
20–22 May LNWR Greenore Professional Tournament Greenore James Braid 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
6–7 Jun The Open Championship Royal Liverpool (Hoylake) Sandy Herd 72-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
28–30 Aug Edzell Professional Tournament Edzell Harry Vardon 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplay[2][3][4]
17 Sep Tooting Bec Cup Romford James Braid PGA; 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
19–20 Sep Elie and Earlsferry Professional Tournament Elie and Earlsferry Robert Thomson 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplay[5]
1 Oct Midland PGA Tournament King's Norton J. H. Taylor PGA; 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).

1901 tournaments

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Dates Tournament Venue Winner Notes
18 Apr Midland Professional Golf Club Championship Atherstone James Sherlock 36-hole strokeplay[4]
9–11 May Mid-Surrey Tournament Mid-Surrey Harry Vardon 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplay[5]
22 May Penarth Tournament Penarth Harry Vardon 36-hole strokeplay[6]
30–31 May Musselburgh Tournament Musselburgh James Braid 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplay[7]
5–6 Jun The Open Championship Muirfield James Braid 72-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
12–14 Jun Islay Tournament The Machrie J. H. Taylor knockout matchplay[8]
17–18 Jul Lytham & St. Annes Tournament Lytham & St. Anne's James Braid 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
20 Jul West Lancashire Tournament West Lancashire J. H. Taylor 36-hole strokeplay[9]
6–7 Sep Irish Championship Meeting Professional Tournament Royal Dublin Sandy Herd Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
18 Sep Manchester Tournament Trafford Park Alfred Vardon 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
25 Sep Midland Professional Golf Club Olton Tournament Olton James Sherlock 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
15 Oct Tooting Bec Cup Tooting Bec J. H. Taylor 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
Exhibition matches
Dates Tournament Venue Winner Notes
14 Mar Exhibition match Oxford J. H. Taylor Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
1 Apr Exhibition match West Cornwall James Braid Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
3 Apr Exhibition match St. Enodoc J. H. Taylor Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
10 Apr Exhibition match Seaford Jack White Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
12 Apr Exhibition match Eltham Harry Vardon Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
20 Apr Exhibition match Ashley Park (Walton-on-Thames) J. H. Taylor Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
? Apr Exhibition match Birstall Sandy Herd Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
1 May Exhibition match Hangar Hill, Ealing Harry Vardon 18-hole strokeplay; foursome matchplay[10]
4 May Exhibition match Mid-Surrey 72-hole matchplay, completed at Huntercombe on 25 MayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).

strokeplay[11]

25 May Exhibition match Huntercombe J. H. Taylor 72-hole matchplay, continued from Mid-Surrey on 4 MayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
7 Jun Exhibition match Barnton betterball matchplay; foursome matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
8 Jun Exhibition match Mortonhall Harry Vardon 18-hole strokeplay; foursome matchplay[12]

matchplay[13]

15 Jun Exhibition match Irvine Bogside singles matchplay; fourball matchplay[14]
18 Jun Exhibition match Glasgow (Blackhill) James Braid 18-hole strokeplay; fourball matchplay[15]
1 Jul Exhibition match Blackheath J. H. Taylor Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
11 Jul Exhibition match Blairgowrie (Lansdowne) Harry Vardon 36-hole matchplay[16]
13 Jul Exhibition match Dornock Harry Vardon 36-hole matchplay[17]
13 Jul Exhibition match Wimbledon Park Rowland Jones 36-hole matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
15 Jul Exhibition match Dodhead J. H. Taylor singles matchplay; fourball matchplay (prize for lowest score)Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).

strokeplay[18]

27 Jul Exhibition match Warlingham Harry Vardon 18-hole strokeplay; foursome matchplay[19]
14 Aug Exhibition match Cromer James Braid & J. H. Taylor 36-hole foursome matchplay[20]
16 Aug Exhibition match Sheringham J. H. Taylor 36-hole matchplay[21]
21 Aug Exhibition match Prestwick Harry Vardon 18-hole strokeplay; foursome matchplay[22][21]
22 Aug Exhibition match Troon James Braid 18-hole strokeplay; foursome matchplay[21]
24 Aug Exhibition match Nairn J. H. Taylor singles matchplay; foursome matchplay[23]
26 Aug Exhibition match North Berwick James Braid 36-hole matchplay[24]
19 Sep Exhibition match Norwich James Kinnell Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
28 Sep Exhibition match St. Andrews Andrew Kirkaldy Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
2 Oct Exhibition match Huddersfield Sandy Herd Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
Exhibition match Malvern Harry Vardon Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
Exhibition match Nottingham J. H. Taylor Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
9 Oct Exhibition match Sandwell Park James Braid Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
12 Oct Exhibition match South Herts J. H. Taylor 18-hole strokeplay; foursome matchplay[25]
23 Oct Exhibition match West Herts Harry Vardon 18-hole strokeplay; foursome matchplay[26]
Oct Exhibition match Sandwich Tom Vardon Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).

References

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  26. ^ https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001485/19011023/048/0008

1900 tournaments

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Dates Tournament Venue Winner Notes
25 Apr Midland Professional Golf Club Championship Derbyshire Tom Williamson 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
31 May Musselburgh Tournament Musselburgh James Braid 36-hole strokeplay[1]
4–5 Jun The Open Championship St. Andrews J. H. Taylor 72-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
29 Sep Kilmacolm Tournament Kilmacolm James Braid
Sandy Herd
36-hole strokeplay[2]
26–27 Oct Sussex Golf Union Tournament Lewes Jack White 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplay[3]
31 Oct Midland Professional Golf Club Tournament Sandwell Park Robert Munro 36-hole strokeplay[4]

1899 tournaments

[edit]
Dates Tournament Venue Winner Notes
16 Feb Midland Professional Golf Club Tournament King's Norton James Sherlock 36-hole strokeplay[1]
14–15 Apr Cruden Bay Professional Tournament Cruden Bay Harry Vardon 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
20–22 Apr Mid-Surrey Tournament Mid-Surrey Harry Vardon 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplay[2]
26–27 Apr Royal Eastbourne Tournament Royal Eastbourne James Braid 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplay[3]
18 May Midland Professional Golf Club Championship Sandwell Park Alfred Toogood 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
7–8 Jun The Open Championship St. George's Harry Vardon 72-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
12 Jun Littlestone Tournament Littlestone J. H. Taylor 36-hole strokeplay[4]
9–11 Aug Royal North Devon Tournament Royal North Devon Jack Rowe 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplay[5]
12–15 Aug Bude and North Cornwall Tournament Bude and North Cornwall James Braid 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplay[6]
31 Aug–2 Sep Irish Championship Meeting Professional Tournament Portmarnock Harry Vardon 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
20 Sep Midland Professional Golf Club Tournament Robin Hood Alfred Toogood 36-hole strokeplay[7]
16 Nov Midland Professional Golf Club Tournament Handsworth Tom Willamson 36-hole strokeplay[8]

1898 tournaments

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Dates Tournament Venue Winner Notes
4 May Hastings Invitational Professional Tournament[a] Hastings Sandy Herd 36-hole strokeplay[1]
12 May Midland Professional Golf Club Championship Harborne David Brown 54-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
2 Jun Musselburgh Open Tournament Royal Musselburgh Harry Vardon 36-hole strokeplay[2]
8–9 Jun The Open Championship Prestwick Harry Vardon 72-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
10 Jun Prestwick St. Nicholas Professional Tournament[b] Prestwick St. Nicholas Harry Vardon 36-hole strokeplay[3]
14–15 Jun Windermere Tournament[c] Windermere Harry Vardon 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplay[5]
21 Jul Sherringham Invitational Professional Tournament[d] Sherringham J. H. Taylor 36-hole strokeplay[7]
23 Jul Norbury Invitational Professional Tournament[e] Norbury Harry Vardon 36-hole strokeplay[8]
11–13 Aug Carnoustie Open Tournament Carnoustie Harry Vardon 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplay[9]
17–18 Aug Elie and Earlsferry Professional Tournament Elie and Earlsferry Harry Vardon 72-hole strokeplay[10]
18 Aug Midland Professional Golf Club Notts Tournament Notts (Bulwell Forest) Frank Wingate 36-hole strokeplay[11]
24 Sep Culzean Professional Tournament Culzean Castle John Hunter 18-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
29 Sep–1 Oct County Down Professional Tournament County Down Harry Vardon 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
18 Oct Barton-on-Sea Invitational Professional Tournament[f] Barton-on-Sea Harry Vardon 18-hole strokeplay[12]
20–21 Oct Lytham St. Annes Professional Tournament Lytham and St. Annes Harry Vardon 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
10 Nov Midland Professional Golf Club Olton Tournament Olton James Sherlock 36-hole strokeplay[13]
  1. ^ 5 professionals (including the local pro); was to be 6, but Douglas Rolland did not play.
  2. ^ Over 50 professionals.
  3. ^ 7 professionals, 7 amateurs.[4]
  4. ^ 10 professionals.[6]
  5. ^ 6 professionals.
  6. ^ 8 professionals.

1897 tournaments

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Dates Tournament Venue Winner Notes
14 May Wallasey Open Tournament[a] Wallasey Harry Vardon 36-hole strokeplay[1]
15 May Southport Open Tournament[b] Southport[2] Harry Vardon 36-hole strokeplay[3]
19–20 May The Open Championship Royal Liverpool (Hoylake) Harold Hilton (a) 72-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
4 Sep Irish Championship Meeting Professional Tournament Royal Dublin (Dollymount) Willie Fernie 36-hole strokeplay[4]
7 Oct North Surrey Open Tournament[c] North Surrey J. H. Taylor 36-hole strokeplay[5]
28 Oct Royal Ashdown Forest Open Tournament Royal Ashdown Forest James Braid
Douglas Rolland (tie)
36-hole strokeplay[6]
  1. ^ 36 entered; only 30 played.
  2. ^ 56 professionals.
  3. ^ 28 players.

1896 tournaments

[edit]
Dates Tournament Venue Winner Notes
26–28 Feb Pau Professional Tournament[a] Pau 4-way tie[b] Round-robin[1]
1–2 Mar Sandy Herd 72-hole strokeplay[2]
10–11, 13 Jun The Open Championship Muirfield Harry Vardon Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
4–5 Jun Musselburgh Open Tournament Royal Musselburgh Archie Simpson 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplay[3]
11 Jul Neasden Professional Tournament Neasden J. H. Taylor 36-hole strokeplay[4]
10–12 Sep Irish Championship Meeting Professional Tournament County Down Sandy Herd 36-hole strokeplay; knockout matchplay[5]
18 Sep Yorkshire Championship Meeting Professional Tournament Cleveland Harry Vardon 36-hole strokeplay[6]
21 Oct Romford Professional Tournament Romford James Braid 36-hole strokeplay[7]

1895 tournaments

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Dates Tournament Venue Winner Notes
5 Jun North Berwick Professional Tournament North Berwick Sandy Herd 36-hole strokeplay[1]
7 Jun Musselburgh Open Tournament Royal Musselburgh Sandy Herd 36-hole strokeplay[2]
12–13 Jun The Open Championship St. Andrews (Old) J. H. Taylor 72-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
14 Jun R&A Tournament[a] St. Andrews (New) Sandy Herd 36-hole strokeplay[3]
19 Jun Disley Tournament Disley Ben Sayers 36-hole strokeplay[4]
20 Jul Halifax Tournament[b] Halifax Sandy Herd 36-hole strokeplay[5]
12–14 Sep Irish Championship Meeting Professional Tournament Royal Portrush Sandy Herd Knockout matchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
  1. ^ 16 professionals, 4 amateurs.
  2. ^ 16 professionals.

1894 tournaments

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Dates Tournament Venue Winner Notes
12 Apr Machrihanish Professional Tournament[1] Machrihanish Sandy Herd 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
13 Apr Machrihanish Amateur and Professional Tournament Sandy Herd 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
6 Jun Stanmore Tournament Stanmore John Cuthbert 36-hole strokeplay[2]
11–12 Jun The Open Championship St. George's J. H. Taylor 72-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
14–15 Jun Sandwich Amateur and Professional Tournament St. George's Douglas Rolland MatchplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
16 Jun Cinque Ports Tournament Cinque Ports Sandy Herd 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
30 Jun Irvine Tournament Irvine Willie Fernie 36-hole strokeplay[3]
8 Sep Irish Championship Meeting Professional Tournament Royal Dublin (Dollymount) Andrew Kirkaldy 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).

1893 tournaments

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Dates Tournament Venue Winner Notes
26 Aug Kilmalcolm Professional Tournament Kilmalcolm Sandy Herd 36-hole strokeplay[1]
31 Aug–1 Sep The Open Championship Prestwick William Auchterlonie 72-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
7 Sep Musselburgh Tournament Musselburgh Hugh Kirkaldy 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).

1892 tournaments

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Dates Tournament Venue Winner Notes
14–15 Sep Musselburgh Professional Tournament Royal Musselburgh Willie Park Jr. 72-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
17 Sep Ranfurly Castle Professional Tournament Ranfurly Castle Willie Park Jr. 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
22–23 Sep The Open Championship Muirfield Harold Hilton (a) 72-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).

References

1891 tournaments

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Dates Tournament Venue Winner Notes
17 Sep Brighton Tournament Brighton and Hove Peter Paxton [1]
6 Oct The Open Championship St. Andrews (Old) Hugh Kirkaldy 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).

1890 tournaments

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Dates Tournament Venue Winner Notes
10 May Ranfurly Castle Tournament Ranfurly Castle Archie Simpson 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
11 Sep The Open Championship Prestwick John Ball (a) 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
8 Nov Lytham St. Annes Tournament Lytham and St. Annes Willie Fernie 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).

References

1889 tournaments

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Dates Tournament Venue Winner Notes
18–21 Jun Royal North Devon Tournament Royal North Devon Douglas Rolland Knockout matchplay[1]
Douglas Rolland 36-hole strokeplay[2]
29–30 Aug Troon Tournament Troon Willie Fernie 72-hole strokeplay[3]
8, 11 Nov The Open Championship Musselburgh Willie Park Jr. 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).

1888 tournaments

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Dates Tournament Venue Winner Notes
6, 8 Oct The Open Championship St. Andrews (Old) Jack Burns 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).

References

1887 tournaments

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Dates Tournament Venue Winner Notes
16 Sep The Open Championship Prestwick Willie Park Jr. 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
22 Sep Alnmouth Tournament Alnmouth Willie Park Jr. 36-hole strokeplay[1]

1886 tournaments

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Dates Tournament Venue Winner Notes
22 Oct North Berwick Tournament North Berwick Willie Fernie[a] 36-hole strokeplay[1][2]
5 Nov The Open Championship Musselburgh David Brown 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
  1. ^ Defeated Archie Simpson in a 18-hole playoff on 23 October.

1885 tournaments

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Dates Tournament Venue Winner Notes
25 Sep Alnmouth Tournament Alnmouth Willie Fernie[a] 36-hole strokeplay[1]
3 Oct The Open Championship St. Andrews (Old) Bob Martin 36-hole strokeplayCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
  1. ^ Defeated Willie Park Jr. in a playoff.

England

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Mid-Surrey Tournament

[edit]
Year Winners Score Margin Runners-up Ref
1899 Harry Vardon Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
1900 Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
1901 Harry Vardon Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
1902 J. H. Taylor Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).

References

Lytham St Annes Tournament

[edit]
  • Lytham & St. Annes Golf Club
Year Winners Score Margin Runners-up Ref
1905 James Braid 6 and 5 Tom Vardon [1]
1901 James Braid 3 and 2 J. H. Taylor [2]
1898 Harry Vardon 4 and 3 Sandy Herd [3]
1890 Willie Fernie 155 5 strokes Archie Simpson [4]
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St Annes Victory Tournament

[edit]
  • St. Annes Old Links
Year Winners Score Margin Runners-up Ref
1919 J. H. Taylor 301 1 stroke Abe Mitchell [1]
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Blackpool Tournament

[edit]
  • Blackpool (Squire's Gate)
  • 36-hole strokeplay; leading four contested knockout matchplay
Year Winners Score Runners-up Ref
1907 Harry Vardon 1 up Sandy Herd [1]
1908 Arnaud Massy 4 and 3 J. H. Taylor [2]

Manchester Golf Club Open Tournament

[edit]
  • Manchester Golf Club, Trafford Park
  • 1908 – extended to 2 days: 36-hole strokeplay with the leading 4 contesting matchplay knockout[1]
  • 1910 – club began process of moving to Hopwood Park; the open meeting seems to have been discontinued
Year Winners Score Margin Runners-up Ref
1901 Alfred Vardon 151 5 strokes A. Brown [2]
1902 Norman Macbeth Jr (a) 146 3 strokes Fred Collins [3]
1903 Sandy Herd
George Pulford
150 Tie [4]
1904 Phil Gaudin 141 3 strokes J. Parr [5]
1905 Sandy Herd 144 4 strokes Fred Collins
Ernest Gaudin
Phil Gaudin
[6]
1906 George Duncan 144 4 strokes Walter Toogood [7]
1907 George Pannell 145 1 stroke Tom Vardon [8]
1908 George Duncan 2 and 1 E. D. Edgar [9]
1909 Not held [10]
1910 Thomas Renouf 142 2 strokes Percy Hills [11]

Olton Tournament

[edit]
  • Olton Golf Club
Year Winners Score Margin Runners-up Ref
1901 James Sherlock Harry Cawsey
James Kinnell
[1]
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1910 James Sherlock Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).

Scotland

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Musselburgh Tournament

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  • Promoted by the Royal Musselburgh Golf Club from 1892 as a reaction to being dropped from the Open rota; continued during weeks before or after The Open when held in Scotland.[1][2]
  • From 1896, 36-hole strokeplay followed by knockout matchplay.[3]
Year Winners Score Margin Runners-up Ref
1906 Harry Vardon 106 3 strokes James Braid [4]
1905 Not held [5]
1904 Not held[a] Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
1903 J. H. Taylor 148 2 strokes James Braid
Ralph Smith
Tom Williamson
[6]
1902 Not held[b] Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
1901 James Braid 3 and 2 Sandy Herd [7]
1900 James Braid 150 3 strokes Jack White [1]
1899 Not held[a] Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
1898 Harry Vardon 152 5 strokes Archie Simpson [8]
1897 Not held[b] Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
1896 Archie Simpson 1 up Ben Sayers [9]
1895 Sandy Herd 153 6 strokes David Brown
Andrew Kirkaldy
[10]
1894 Not held[a] Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
1893 Hugh Kirkaldy 159 1 stroke Andrew Kirkaldy [11]
1892 Willie Park Jr. 306 4 strokes Tom Vardon [12]
  1. ^ a b c Open at Royal St. George's.
  2. ^ a b Open at Royal Liverpool (Hoylake).

Musselburgh Centenary Tournament

[edit]
Year Winners Score Margin Runners-up Ref
1874 Bob Pringle 161 2 strokes Bob Martin [1]

Islay Tournament

[edit]
Year Winners Score Runners-up Ref
1901 J. H. Taylor 1 hole James Braid [1]

Elie and Earlsferry Tournament

[edit]
Year Winners Score Runners-up Ref
1898 Harry Vardon Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).
1902 Robert Thomson (golfer) Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).

References

Edzell Tournament

[edit]
  • Edzell Golf Club
Year Winners Score Runners-up Ref
1902 Harry Vardon 1 hole Sandy Herd [1]
1904 James Braid 4 and 3 Harry Vardon [2]

Ranfurly Castle Tournament

[edit]
Year Winners Score Margin Runners-up Ref
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Turnberry Tournament

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Pitlochry Tournament

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North Berwick Tournament

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Killermont Tournament

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