Parkridge Polish Seniors Championship

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Parkridge Polish Seniors Championship
Tournament information
Location Krzeszowice, Poland
Established2008
Course(s)Krakow Valley Golf and Country Club
Par72
Length6,842 yards (6,256 m)
Tour(s) European Seniors Tour
Format Stroke play
Prize fund 280,000
Month playedMay/June
Final year2008
Tournament record score
Aggregate202 Ian Woosnam (2008)
To par−14 as above
Final champion
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Ian Woosnam
Location Map
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Krakow Valley G&CC
Location in Poland

The Parkridge Polish Seniors Open was a men's senior (over 50) professional golf tournament on the European Seniors Tour, held at the Krakow Valley Golf and Country Club near Krzeszowice in southern Poland. It was held just once, in 2008, and was won by Ian Woosnam who finished a shot ahead of Domingo Hospital. [1] The total prize fund was €280,000 with the winner receiving €42,000.

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Winners

YearWinnerScoreTo parMargin of
victory
Runner-up
2008 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Ian Woosnam 202−141 stroke Flag of Spain.svg Domingo Hospital

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References

  1. "Woosnam breaks drought with win in Poland". PGA European Tour. 19 March 2010.