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]

Classic International
Tournament information
LocationKnowle, Solihull, Warwickshire, England
Established1970
Course(s)Copt Heath Golf Club
Month playedJuly/August
Final year1971
Final champion
Peter Butler
Copt Heath Golf Club is located in England
Copt Heath Golf Club
Copt Heath Golf Club
Location in England

Winners

YearWinnerCountryVenueScoreMargin
of victory
Runner-upWinner's
share (£)
Ref
1970Hedley Muscroft EnglandCopt Heath Golf Club282Playoff
(4th hole)
Republic of Ireland Christy O'Connor Snr1,000[2]
1971Peter Butler EnglandCopt Heath Golf Club2771 strokeWales Kim Dabson1,000[3]

References

  1. Ryde, Peter (16 November 1971). "Classic event cancelled". The Times. p. 10. Retrieved 20 April 2020 via The Times Digital Archive.
  2. "Muscroft wins after play-off". The Glasgow Herald. 27 July 1970. p. 4.
  3. "Classic title for organiser Butler". The Glasgow Herald. 9 August 1971. p. 4.
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