Smurfit Kappa European Open 2006 - DP World Tour

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Facts & Figures
Most wins2 - Gordon Brand Jnr, 1984, 932 - Bernhard Langer, 1985, 952 - Per-Ulrik Johansson, 1996, 972 - Lee Westwood 1999, 00
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Record Prize Money Announced for Smurfit European Open
Record prize money of £2.4 million (€3,511,776) has been confirmed for the 2006 Smurfit European Open, which will take place over the Smurfit Course at The K Club, Straffan, Co. Kildare, Ireland, from July 6-9.
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Promoter
Helen O'BrienHelen O'Brien ManagementJefferson HouseEglinton RoadDonnybrookDublin 4IrelandTel: +353 1 269 4848Fax: +353 1 269 6162Email:hobmanagement@eircom.netWebsite: smurfiteuropeanopen.comWebsite: kclub.ie
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Dodd at the Double in Ireland
He might not countenance such talk, but Stephen Dodd has turned his season around to such an extent that he can start thinking about a possible return to The K Club under the captaincy of fellow Welshman Ian Woosnam following his two stroke victory in the Smurfit Kappa European Open.
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Horses for Courses Theory Suits Lara
The old axiom of horses for courses was never more in evidence than at The K Club’s Smurfit Course as contender after contender, swathed in full sets of waterproofs, trudged wearily off the 18th green in the third round of the Smurfit Kappa European Open. Seemingly oblivious to all of
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Venue
The K Club,
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Lead Roles for Irish Trio as Curtain Rises for Act One at The K Club
The first instalment in an eagerly-awaited “two-parter” at The K Club in County Kildare begins its opening act on Thursday when a star-studded cast tees up in the first round of the Smurfit Kappa European Open.
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Course Information
CourseOpened – 2003Course Designer – Arnold PalmerSpecial Features - Inland’ links style courseGeneral Playability - Fair but tougher in windUndulating/Flat - Undulating. The large sloping greens allow for a great variety of pin positions that can change the hole quite considerably.Treelined/exposed - Not very tree linedMany / few water hazards
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Tickets
For ticket details please contact the Championship Office on +35 39627 8200 or visit
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Red Dragon Roars As Dredge and Dodd Take Control at The K Club
A fascinating second round at the Smurfit Kappa European Open went the way of the Welsh, as WGC–World Cup winning partners Bradley Dredge and Stephen Dodd finished clear of home favourite and past winner Darren Clarke at The K Club.
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