Brazil São Paulo 500 Years Open
The Brazil São Paulo 500 Years Open was the second of two golf tournaments that were held in 2000 to commemorate the discovery of Brazil by Pedro Álvares Cabral in 1500. They were both included on the schedule of the European Tour, marking the tour's first visit to South America.
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Location | São Paulo, Brazil |
| Established | 2000 |
| Course(s) | São Paulo Golf Club |
| Par | 71 |
| Length | 6,646 yards |
| Tour(s) | European Tour |
| Format | Stroke play |
| Final year | 2001 |
| Tournament record score | |
| Aggregate | 270 Pádraig Harrington (2000) |
| To par | −14 Pádraig Harrington (2000) |
| Final champion | |
| Darren Fichardt | |
History
The tournament was held at the São Paulo Golf Club in São Paulo. Unlike the Brazil Rio de Janeiro 500 Years Open, it was staged for a second time in 2001, when it was titled as the São Paulo Brazil Open.
The inaugural event was won by Ireland's Pádraig Harrington who triumphed by two strokes over American Gerry Norquist.[1] The following year South African Darren Fichardt recorded a five stroke victory in an event reduced to 54 holes because of disruption caused by thunderstorms during each of the first three days.[2]
Winners
| Year | Winner | Country | Score | To par | Margin of victory | Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| São Paulo Brazil Open | ||||||
| 2001 | Darren Fichardt |  | 195 | −18 | 5 strokes |   .svg.png){kind=small} |
| Brazil São Paulo 500 Years Open | ||||||
| 2000 | Pádraig Harrington |  | 270 | −14 | 2 strokes |  |
See also
References
- "Harrington wins in Brazil". RTÉ Sport. 2 April 2000. Retrieved 2010-06-09.
- "Fichardt strikes in Sao Paulo". BBC Sport. 25 March 2001. Retrieved 2010-06-09.