Lancia d'Oro
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Magnano, Italy |
| Established | 1962 |
| Course(s) | Golf Club Biella |
| Final year | 1976 |
The Lancia d'Oro was a men's professional golf tournament held at Golf Club Biella in Italy from 1962 to 1976. Generally it was a limited-field invitation event but the 1972 tournament was a full-field event and was part of the inaugural European Tour season.
History
The 1972 event was played from 19 to 22 October. The prize money was £10,000 with a first prize of £1,700.[1] José María Cañizares led after each of the first three rounds with scores of 69, 70 and 75. However, after a final round 73 he was tied with Peter Townsend on 287. Cañizares won the playoff at the fifth extra hole with a birdie 3, after hitting a 4-iron to 2 feet from the pin.[2]
Winners
- 1962
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- 1963
- 1964
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- 1965
- 1966
- 1967
- 1968
- 1969
- 1970
- 1971
| Year | Winner | Country | Score | Margin of victory | Runner-up | Winner's share (£) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | José María Cañizares |  | 287 (−5) | Playoff |  | 1,700 |
Cañizares won the playoff at the fifth extra hole.
- 1973
- 1974
- 1976
References
- ↑ "British players face stern test on wet and wooded course". The Times. 19 October 1972. p. 9.
- ↑ "Spaniard's spectacular birdie snuffs out Townsend's hopes". The Times. 23 October 1972. p. 7.
- ↑ https://www.nytimes.com/1974/10/14/archives/littler-wins-by-5-in-japan-golf-the-leading-scores.html
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