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Irish Independent
6 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Dates for 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor revealed
The dates for the 100th anniversary of the biennial contest, announced by Ryder Cup Europe, will have three days of competition between Europe and the United States, from Friday, September 17 - Sunday, September 19. Following the conclusion of this year's contest, which takes place at Bethpage Black in New York in September, Adare Manor will officially become the next host venue of the Ryder Cup. It will be the second time Ireland has hosted the Ryder Cup, having previously done so in 2006 when Team Europe, under the captaincy of Ian Woosnam, defeated the US by a record margin of 18½ - 9½ at The K Club. Guy Kinnings, European Tour CEO, said: 'The official announcement of the dates is always a significant milestone in the Ryder Cup journey for a country and a venue, and we're delighted to today confirm details for the 2027 contest at Adare Manor. 'Rory McIlroy's victory in the Masters last month to complete the career Grand Slam, combined with anticipation of July's Open Championship, has already heightened the buzz around golf on the island of Ireland. This announcement will add to that excitement as Ireland continues its preparation to host golf's greatest team competition for the second time in 2027 when the Ryder Cup celebrates its 100th anniversary. 'Hosting a Ryder Cup is a huge collective effort and our thanks therefore go to the Government of Ireland, to JP McManus and the team at Adare Manor and to Limerick City and County Council for their continued support over the next two-and-a-half years.' Adare Manor owner JP McManus said: 'We are honoured to be hosting one of global sports biggest events at Adare Manor. Now the dates have been announced, the anticipation for the 2027 Ryder Cup will continue to grow as we countdown to becoming the next host venue.'
Irish Examiner
6 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Dates announced for the Ryder Cup at Adare Manor in 2027
The Ryder Cup will take place at Adare Manor from September 13th to September 19th in 2027, it has been officially announced. The dates for the 100th anniversary of the biennial contest, announced by Ryder Cup Europe on Wednesday, include four build-up days from Monday September 13th to Thursday September 16th, followed by three days of competition between Europe and the United States, from Friday September 17th to Sunday September 19th. Following the conclusion of this year's contest, which takes place at Bethpage Black in New York in September, Adare Manor will officially become the next host venue of the Ryder Cup. It will be the second time Ireland has hosted the Ryder Cup, having previously done so in 2006 when Team Europe, under the captaincy of Ian Woosnam, defeated the United States by a record margin of 18½ - 9½ at The K Club. 'We are honoured to be hosting one of global sports biggest events at Adare Manor," said JP McManus, owner of Adare Manor. "Now the dates have been announced, the anticipation for the 2027 Ryder Cup will continue to grow as we countdown to becoming the next host venue. 'Hosting golf's greatest team contest will provide many economic benefits to the Irish economy and the south west community in particular, with thousands of people travelling to be part of the Ryder Cup's 100th anniversary. 'We look forward to welcoming the many international visitors to Ireland, Limerick and Adare in two years' time and to showcasing our island to a global audience.' Designed by Tom Fazio, the Golf Course at Adare Manor is located along the banks of the River Maigue. Extensively renovated in 2017, Adare Manor hosted the Irish Open in 2007, a tournament won by Pádraig Harrington two months before he went on to clinch the first of his two successive Open Championship titles at Carnoustie. The Irish Open was staged again at Adare Manor the following year in 2008 when Englishman Richard Finch triumphed. Guy Kinnings, Chief Executive of the European Tour Group added: 'The official announcement of the dates is always a significant milestone in the Ryder Cup journey for a country and a venue, and we're delighted to today confirm details for the 2027 contest at Adare Manor. 'Rory McIlroy's victory in the Masters last month to complete the career Grand Slam, combined with anticipation of July's Open Championship, has already heightened the buzz around golf on the island of Ireland. This announcement will add to that excitement as Ireland continues its preparation to host golf's greatest team competition for the second time in 2027 when the Ryder Cup celebrates its 100th anniversary. 'Hosting a Ryder Cup is a huge collective effort and our thanks therefore go to the Government of Ireland, to JP McManus and the team at Adare Manor and to Limerick City and County Council for their continued support over the next two-and-a-half years.' Patrick O'Donovan T.D, Ireland's Minister for Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport, welcomed today's announcement of dates for the 2027 Ryder Cup and highlighted the level of Government support for the event. 'I am very pleased that Ryder Cup Europe has announced the dates for the Ryder Cup in Adare, Co. Limerick in 2027, the next European destination for this prestigious tournament," he said. "We have adopted a whole of Government approach to ensure that Ireland successfully hosts the event in 2027, showcasing the many valuable benefits the island of Ireland has as a tourism and golfing destination, and ensure the legacy participation benefit for the sport. 'The passion of Irish people for golf makes Ireland really stand out internationally as a golfing venue. "For Ryder Cup week, the eyes of the sporting world will be on the beautiful village of Adare, and I am confident that the local community of Adare and the people of Limerick and Ireland generally, will ensure that this event is a wonderful success and that all who attend will want to return to visit Ireland again.' Details of how to apply for tickets to the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor will be announced in 2026.
Wales Online
17-05-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
Ian Woosnam's huge net worth, Barbados and Jersey life with wife, nightmare that cost £220K
Ian Woosnam's huge net worth, Barbados and Jersey life with wife, nightmare that cost £220K With the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow at its midway point, here's a look at the life of Welsh golfing legend and former Masters champion Ian Woosnam Ian Woosnam is a regular visitor to Barbados, where he owes a property and hosts a golf tournament (Image:) Ian Woosnam remains the only Welshman to ever win a golf major. His crowning achievement came when he famously won the Masters at Augusta in 1991, the year he also reached top spot in the world rankings. Overall, Woosnam spent 50 weeks at the top of the tree, with only four players holding the coveted position for a longer period. While the Masters proved to be his only major title, 'Woosie' won a staggering 52 pro tournaments. He also enjoyed great success in team golf, winning the World Cup for Wales on two occasions, while he played in eight consecutive European Ryder Cup teams between 1983 and 1997. He then captained Europe to one of their most dominant victories over Team USA, who were crushed 18.5-9.5 at the K Club in Ireland in 2006. Here's the lowdown about Woosnam's life away from the course, his savvy investments and the error that cost him £220,000… What is Ian Woosnam's net worth? Woosnam, 67, boasts an estimated net worth of around £22million. That wealth hasn't just been garnered from the golfing career but also from an array of savvy property deals and investments dating back to the early days of his pro career. In 1982, he bought a London flat for £16,000 and sold it for £10,000 more less than a year later. On his approach to his fiscal affairs, he revealed to the Telegraph last year that he makes 'millions a year' in investments. Article continues below Woosnam after winning the 1991 Masters (Image:) 'It's great when you're earning money, but it's not going to last forever,' he said. 'Despite the occasional splurge on treats, I'm actually quite cautious because of what dad instilled in me. 'There were plenty of others on the tour spending three times as much as me. Back in my heyday, the prize money wasn't the obscene amounts they get now on one of the tours, so you had to be smart and invest it properly. I have a financial adviser who looks after my investments, and I make several million a year.' Barbados and Jersey life As he racked up the trophies and winners' cheques in the late 1980s and early 90s, Woosnam bought a plane, which a friend flew him around Europe in, and made plans to move to the tax haven of Jersey. He explained: 'That's why Jersey has been my official home for the last 30 years. I moved to save tax and to make a better life for my young family.' While Jersey is his permanent home with wife Glendryth, he enjoys regular trips to Barbados. He said: 'My three children [two daughters and a son] are all very sensible with money, as I didn't overindulge them growing up. Woosnam has been sensible with his impressive wealth (Image:) 'They all live within half a mile of me here in Jersey and I get to see my grandchildren all the time. Every other year, I treat them to Christmas in Barbados.' Woosnam has close ties to the Caribbean island, where he has a property and hosts a legends tournament. He is an ambassador for Apes Hill complex that hosts the event. Open error that cost £220K However, he saw a chunk of money slip through his fingers at The Open in 2001 following an embarrassing error by his caddie, Mile Byrne. When Woosam was found to have too many clubs in his bag at the second hole, he was docked two shots by officials and fell out of victory contention at Royal Lytham. Woosnam couldn't hide his frustration after being docked two shots at The Open in 2001 (Image: Andrew Redington/ALLSPORT ) While he went on to finish in a tie for third, had he not lost those two shots, he would have finished second, which would have netted him an extra £220,000 in prize money, as David Duval took the title. Woosnam was left furious by the error, hurling a club across the teebox in anger and ranting at his bagman. Article continues below However, he continued to work with Byrne, saying: 'Miles and I will continue to work together and we will both have learned a lot from the experience.' Bryne added: 'I am obviously distraught about what my mistake has cost Ian and will regret not double-checking the bag for as long as I live."
USA Today
07-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
34 days until the Masters: Looking back at the 1991 Masters, including shortest champ ever
34 days until the Masters: Looking back at the 1991 Masters, including shortest champ ever The 2025 Masters begins in 34 days. As the countdown to heading down Magnolia Lane continues, Golfweek is taking a look back at some Masters history through the years. Today, it's time to examine the 1991 Masters and the significant milestones that occurred at Augusta National Golf Club that year. Who won the 1991 Masters? Ian Woosnam wins his only Masters title, and at 5 foot, 4 1/2 inches, becomes the shortest Masters winner in history. Tied at 11 under on the 72nd hole, Woosnam made a eight-foot par putt on 18 while Tom Watson, his playing companion, made double bogey and Jose Maria Olazabal, playing one group earlier, made bogey. 1991 Masters leaderboard 1) Ian Woosnam; 11-under 277 2) Jose Maria Olazabal; 10-under 278 T3) Ben Crenshaw, Steve Pate, Lanny Wadkins, Tom Watson; 9-under 279 1991 Masters purse, prize money Wadkins won $243,000, and the total purse was $1,347,696. Who was low amateur at the 1991 Masters? Phil Mickelson was the low amateur after finishing at 2-over 290, which was tied for 46th. Augusta National course changes in 1991 There were no major course changes in 1991. Who won the 1991 Masters Par 3 Contest? Rocco Mediate won his only Par 3 Contest, shooting 3-under 24. 1991 Masters facts, stats
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
34 days until the Masters: Looking back at the 1991 Masters, including shortest champ ever
The 2025 Masters begins in 34 days. As the countdown to heading down Magnolia Lane continues, Golfweek is taking a look back at some Masters history through the years. Today, it's time to examine the 1991 Masters and the significant milestones that occurred at Augusta National Golf Club that year. Ian Woosnam wins his only Masters title, and at 5 foot, 4 1/2 inches, becomes the shortest Masters winner in history. Tied at 11 under on the 72nd hole, Woosnam made a eight-foot par putt on 18 while Tom Watson, his playing companion, made double bogey and Jose Maria Olazabal, playing one group earlier, made bogey. 1) Ian Woosnam; 11-under 277 2) Jose Maria Olazabal; 10-under 278 T3) Ben Crenshaw, Steve Pate, Lanny Wadkins, Tom Watson; 9-under 279 Wadkins won $243,000, and the total purse was $1,347,696. Phil Mickelson was the low amateur after finishing at 2-over 290, which was tied for 46th. There were no major course changes in 1991. Rocco Mediate won his only Par 3 Contest, shooting 3-under 24. Jackson T. Stephens is elected Augusta National's chairman The par-5 15th scoring average is 4.505, the lowest in Masters history Jose Maria Olazabal makes 24 birdies, which at the time set a new Masters record This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Looking back at 1991 Masters: Winner, purse, highlights and more
