Bonallack Trophy

Upcoming Event:

08 - 10 Jan 2025
Al Hamra Golf Club
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
Ras Al-Khaimah

Hosting Course

History

The Bonallack Trophy is a biennial international match between 12-player teams from Europe and Asia-Pacific, inaugurated in 1998 and named after Sir Michael Bonallack, a distinguished amateur golfer and influential figure in the sport. 

The format mirrors the Ryder Cup, with three days of foursomes, fourballs, and singles matches, and is played alongside the Patsy Hankins Trophy for ladies. Europe has won the most matches with seven victories, while Asia-Pacific claimed the latest contest in 2023. 

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Notable former participants for Europe include Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Shane Lowry, Francesco Molinari, Danny Willett, Justin Rose, Rasmus Højgaard, Nicolas Colsaerts, Jamie Donaldson, Gonzalo Fernandez-Castaño, Peter Hanson, Mikko Ilonen, Joost Luiten, Edoardo Molinari, Gary Wolstenholme, and Sami Valimäki. Asia-Pacific's notable players include Hideki Matsuyama, Cameron Smith, Min Woo Lee, Geoff Ogilvy, Brett Rumford, and Shiv Kapur.

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Results

Results Summary
2023 - La Manga Club, Spain

Winner: Asia-Pacific 17-15

2020 – La Manga Club, Spain (Cancelled)

Cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

2018 – Doha GC, Qatar

Winner: Asia-Pacific 16.5-15.5

2016 - Vidago Palace GC, Portugal

Winner: Europe  21.5-10.5

2014 - Karnataka Golf Association, Bangalore, India

Winner: Europe  17.5-14.5

2012 - Monte Rei G&CC, Portugal

Winner: Europe  21.5-10.5

2010 - Karnataka Golf Association, Bangalore, India (CANCELLED)

Cancelled due to the volcano eruption in Iceland

2008 - Club de Golf Valderrama, Spain

Winner: Europe  20-12

2006 - Auckland GC, New Zealand

Winner: Europe  18-14

2004 - Circolo Golf Roma, Italy

Winner: Asia-Pacific  16.5-15.5

2002 - Hirono GC, Japan

Winner: Asia-Pacific  18-14

2000 - Puerta de Hierro, Madrid, Spain

Winner: Europe  20-12

1998 - Lake Karrinyup GC, Australia

Winner: Europe  18-14