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
