Kerrygold International Classic

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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.

Kerrygold International Classic
Tournament information
LocationWaterville, County Kerry, Ireland
Established1975
Course(s)Waterville Golf Links
Par72
Tour(s)European Tour
FormatStroke play
Prize fund£15,000
Month playedJune
Final year1977
Tournament record score
Aggregate287 Liam Higgins (1977)
To par−1 as above
Final champion
Republic of Ireland Liam Higgins
Location map
Waterville Golf Links is located in Ireland
Waterville Golf Links
Waterville Golf Links
Location in the Republic of Ireland
Waterville Golf Links is located in County Kerry
Waterville Golf Links
Waterville Golf Links
Location in County Kerry

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.[1] Burns beat John Fowler at the second hole of a sudden-death playoff, making a par 4 after Fowler had taken a bogey 5.[2]

Winners

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Year Winner Score To par Margin of
victory
Runner-up
Kerrygold International
1977   Liam Higgins 287 −1 2 strokes   Martin Foster
Kerrygold International Classic
1976   Tony Jacklin 290 +2 1 stroke   Eddie Polland
1975   George Burns 294 +6 Playoff   John Fowler

References

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  1. ^ "Jacklin's first win since 1974". The Glasgow Herald. 7 June 1976. p. 20.
  2. ^ "Burns wins play-off". The Glasgow Herald. 15 September 1975. p. 16.
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