Classic International
The Classic International was a professional golf tournament played at Copt Heath Golf Club in Knowle, Solihull, Warwickshire, England. The event was held twice, in 1970 and 1971. It was cancelled after organisers were unable to raise sufficient sponsorship to meet the British PGA minimum for the Order of Merit in 1972.[1]
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Knowle, Solihull, Warwickshire, England |
| Established | 1970 |
| Course(s) | Copt Heath Golf Club |
| Month played | July/August |
| Final year | 1971 |
| Final champion | |
| Peter Butler | |
Copt Heath Golf Club
Location in England
Winners
| Year | Winner | Country | Venue | Score | Margin of victory | Runner-up | Winner's share (£) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Hedley Muscroft |  England | Copt Heath Golf Club | 282 | Playoff (4th hole) |  Christy O'Connor Snr | 1,000 | [2] |
| 1971 | Peter Butler | England | Copt Heath Golf Club | 277 | 1 stroke |  Kim Dabson | 1,000 | [3] |
References
- Ryde, Peter (16 November 1971). "Classic event cancelled". The Times. p. 10. Retrieved 20 April 2020 – via The Times Digital Archive.
- "Muscroft wins after play-off". The Glasgow Herald. 27 July 1970. p. 4.
- "Classic title for organiser Butler". The Glasgow Herald. 9 August 1971. p. 4.
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