The Telecom Italia Open , as it is nowadays known, is the No. 1 golf tournament in Italy. It has been part of the European Tour since its inaugural year in 1972. The Italian Open was first played in 1925 and till last year it was known by this name. Since 2006, the name of the sponsor has been added to it.
The Telecom Italia Open is another small tournament on the European Tour . The 2006 edition offered a mere € 1.4 million in prize money. The winner received €2,33,330 out of it. Italian Francesco Molinari beat Anders Hansen to the title by four strokes.
Past Winners
The Telecom Italia Open attracts the middle of the rung players on the tour due to the low prize money. Here is a list of players who have won here since it became part of the European Tour .
- Francesco Molinari 2006
- Steve Webster 2005
- Graeme McDowell 2004
- Mathias Gronberg 2003
- Ian Poulter 2002; 2000
- Gregory Havret 2001
- Dean Robertson 1999
- Patrik Sjoland 1998
- Bernhard Langer 1997; 1983
- Jim Payne 1996
- Sam Torrance 1995; 1987
- Eduardo Romero 1994
- Greg Turner 1993
- Sandy Lyle 1992; 1984
- Craig Perry 1991
- Richard Boxall 1990
- Ronan Rafferty 1989
- Greg Norman 1988
- David Feherty 1986
- Manuel Pinero 1985
- Mark James 1982
- Jose Maria Canizares 1981
- Massimo Mannelli 1980
- Brian Barnes 1979
- Dale Hayes 1978
- Angel Gallardo 1977
- Baldovino Dassu 1976
- Billy Casper 1975
- Peter Oosterhuis 1974
- Tony Jacklin 1973
- Norman Wood 1972
The Telecom Italia Open is one of the smallest tournaments on the European Tour roster. As we continue on this tour we will learn about the other tournaments in the European Tour
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