Kerrygold International Classic
The Kerrygold International Classic was a men's golf tournament on the European Tour from 1975 to 1977. It was held at the Waterville Golf Links on the Ring of Kerry in County Kerry, Ireland.
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Location | County Kerry, Ireland |
| Established | 1975 |
| Course(s) | Waterville Golf Links |
| Par | 72 |
| Tour(s) | European Tour |
| Format | Stroke play |
| Final year | 1977 |
| Tournament record score | |
| Aggregate | 287 Liam Higgins (1977) |
| To par | −1 (as above) |
| Final champion | |
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The most notable of the three winners was former British and U.S. Open champion Tony Jacklin, with American George Burns and home professional Liam Higgins, being the other two. Higgins is most remembered for setting a world long-drive record in 1984, hitting a Spalding Top-Flite ball 634.1 yards on the runway at Baldonnel Military Airport in Dublin.[1]
Winners
| Year | Winner | Country | Score | To par | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Liam Higgins | | 287 | −1 | 2 strokes |  |
| 1976 | Tony Jacklin | | 290 | +2 | 1 stroke |  |
| 1975 | George Burns |  | 294 | +6 | Playoff | |
References
- "B.C. Golf Pro Lets Fly With 684-Yard Drive". The Seattle Times. 26 September 1990. Retrieved 29 October 2008.
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