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Designed by Tim Lobb from European Golf Design, Linna Golf is a Member of the prestigious PGA European Tour Properties group, guaranteeing the highest standards and quality. Within the premises splendid Hotel Vanajanlinna, originally a manor built in 1924, accommodates guests and offers wonderful dining opportunities.
1 hour drive from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
History
The St Andrews Trophy is a biennial match between elite male amateur golfers from the Continent of Europe and Great Britain & Ireland (GB&I). First contested in 1956, it is the oldest event involving the European Golf Association (EGA). The match is played over two days with nine-player teams, featuring foursomes matches in the morning and singles matches in the afternoon. Traditionally dominated by GB&I, the event has become more competitive in recent years, with the Continent of Europe winning three of the last five matches. The next edition will be held at Royal Porthcawl in July 2024, and the event will shift to odd years from 2025 when it is played at Real Club de la Puerta de Hierro in Spain.
Many of Europe's top golfers have competed in the St Andrews Trophy. Notable former participants from the Continent of Europe include Sami Valimaki, Guido Migliozzi, Martin Kaymer, Edoardo Molinari, Francesco Molinari, Henrik Stenson, Sergio Garcia, Thomas Björn, Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano, Jose Maria Olazabal, Peter Hanson, Mikko Ilonen, Jean Van de Velde, and Alexis Godillot.
On the Great Britain & Ireland side, notable participants have included Rory McIlroy, Robert Macintyre, Oliver Fisher, Eddie Pepperell, Paul Casey, Luke Donald, Colin Montgomerie, Jamie Donaldson, Padraig Harrington, Shane Lowry, Darren Clarke, Gary Wolstenholme, Michael Bonallack, Peter McEvoy, and Sandy Lyle.
The Continent of Europe is the reigning champion, having won 16-9 at Royal Porthcawl, Wales, in 2024.
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