The Double Diamond International was a team

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tournament that was played from 1971 to 1977. It was hosted in

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for the first three years, and then in

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. From 1974 and 1977 the event was preceded by an individual 36-hole stroke play tournament that was included on the British PGA tournament circuit; the circuit would later become officially recognised as the

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Winners

England won in 1976 by being 2 holes up in the four matches played in the final against the Rest of the World.

1971

The tournament was played on 21, 22, and 23 October, between the four home nations at South Staffs Golf Club, with each team playing the other three. There were teams of 6, with 2 foursomes matches in the morning and 6 singles in the afternoon. All matches were over 18 holes. The total prize money was £10,250. The teams were: *England:

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(captain), Peter Butler,

Neil Coles Neil Chapman Coles, MBE (born 26 September 1934) is an English professional golfer. Coles had a successful career in European golf, winning 29 important tournaments between 1956 and 1982. After reaching 50, he won a further 14 important Seniors ...

, John Garner,

Tommy Horton Thomas Alfred Horton, (16 June 1941 – 7 December 2017) was an English professional golfer. He finished in the top ten of the Open Championship four times, won a number of important tournaments both before and after the founding of the Europe ...

, Peter Townsend *Scotland: Eric Brown (captain),

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Bernard Gallacher Bernard Gallacher, OBE (born 9 February 1949) is a Scotland, Scottish professional golfer. Early life and amateur career Gallacher was born in Bathgate in West Lothian, Scotland. He took up golf at the age of eleven. In 1965 he won the Lothians ...

, David Ingram,

Frank Rennie Colonel Frank Rennie (9 August 1918 – 17 November 1992) was a career soldier in the New Zealand Army, holding every rank between private and colonel, and founder of the New Zealand Special Air Service. Early life and army service Rennie wa ...

Ronnie Shade Ronald David Bell Mitchell Shade, MBE (18 October 1938 – 10 September 1986) was a Scottish professional golfer. Life and career Shade was born in Edinburgh and grew up playing golf at Duddingston Golf Club in that city. He enjoyed unrivalle ...

*Wales:

Dai Rees David James Rees, (31 March 1913 – 15 November 1983) was one of the Britain's leading golfers either side of the Second World War. The winner of many prestigious tournaments in Britain, Europe and farther afield, Rees is best remembered as ...

(captain), Kim Dabson,

Craig Defoy Craig Bryan Defoy (born 27 March 1947) is a Wales, Welsh professional golfer. He finished fourth in the 1971 Open Championship. Professional career Defoy had a successful start to his tournament career, winning three age-restricted events, the G ...

Brian Huggett Brian George Charles Huggett, (18 November 1936 − 22 September 2024) was a Welsh professional golfer. He won 16 events on the European circuit between 1962 and 1978, including two after the formal start of the European Tour in 1972. In 1968 ...

, David Llewellyn, David Vaughan *Ireland: Christy O'Connor Sr (captain), Hugh Boyle,

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, Hugh Jackson,

Jimmy Kinsella James J. Kinsella (born 25 May 1939) is an Irish professional golfer. Kinsella played on the European Tour in the 1970s, winning the 1972 Madrid Open. He played on the European Seniors Tour in its first three seasons, 1992–94. Professional ...

Paddy Skerritt Patrick Joseph Skerritt (29 May 1926 – 21 November 2001) was an Irish professional golfer. Skerritt was born in Lahinch, County Clare. He won many tournaments during his career, most of them in his home country, with his biggest success ...

Matches

Thursday 21 October Friday 22 October Saturday 23 October

Final table

, John Garner,

, Peter Townsend won their 3 singles matches and shared the individual prize of £350. Kinsella beat all the three opposing captains in his singles matches.

1972

The tournament was played on 31 August and 1 and 2 September between six teams, the four home nations, Continental Europe and the Rest of the World. The event was played at Pannal Golf Club,

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with each team playing the other five. There were teams of 8 with each match consisting of 6 singles matches over 18 holes. Two points were awarded for each match won with one point for a halved match. The overall winner was decided on points won. The total prize money was £15,000. The teams were: *England:

(Captain), Peter Butler, John Garner,

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Tony Jacklin Anthony Jacklin CBE (born 7 July 1944) is an English golfer. He was the most successful British player of his generation, winning two major championships, the 1969 Open Championship and the 1970 U.S. Open. He was also Ryder Cup captain from ...

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, Lionel Platts, Peter Townsend *Scotland: Eric Brown (Captain),

Harry Bannerman Harry Bannerman (born 5 March 1942) is a Scottish professional golfer best known for playing in the 1971 Ryder Cup. Bannerman turned professional at the age of 23 and had a relatively short spell as a tournament professional before a back injury ...

, Brian Barnes,

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, Bobby Walker, Norman Wood *Wales:

(Captain), Kim Dabson,

, David Llewellyn, Andrew Phillips, Dave Thomas, David Vaughan *Ireland:

Christy O'Connor Snr Patrick Christopher "Christy" O'Connor (21 December 1924 – 14 May 2016) was an Irish professional golfer. He was one of the leading golfers on the British and Irish circuit from the mid-1950s. O'Connor won over 20 tournaments on the British P ...

(Captain), Hugh Boyle,

, Hugh Jackson,

Christy O'Connor Jnr Christy O'Connor Jnr (born Christopher O'Connor; 19 August 1948 – 6 January 2016) was an Irish professional golfer. He is best known for defeating American Fred Couples at the 1989 Ryder Cup, helping Europe secure the trophy. Early life O'Co ...

, John O'Leary, Eddie Polland *Continental Europe:

Ramón Sota Ramón Sota Ocejo (23 April 1938 – 28 August 2012) was a Spanish professional golfer. Sota was born in Pedreña, Cantabria. He won many professional tournaments around the world including some of the major national opens around Europe that for ...

(Captain),

Manuel Ballesteros Manuel Ballesteros Sota (born 22 June 1949) is a Spanish professional golfer. He is best known as a European Tour champion as well as being the former manager and brother of Seve Ballesteros. Early life Ballesteros was born in the summer of 194 ...

Valentín Barrios Valentín Barrios González (born 7 April 1942) is a Spanish professional golfer. He won the 1971 Madrid Open (golf), Madrid Open, the 1972 Algarve Open and was one of the winning pair in the 1972 Marlboro Nations' Cup. He represented Spain three ...

Roberto Bernardini Roberto Bernardini (born 21 January 1944) is an Italian professional golfer. He represented Italy 9 times in the World Cup between 1966 and 1975. Most of his success came in continental Europe as he won a number of tournaments in his native Ital ...

Ángel Gallardo Ángel Gallardo may refer to: *Ángel Gallardo (civil engineer) (1867–1934), Argentine civil engineer, natural scientist, and politician *Ángel Gallardo (golfer) Ángel Gallardo (born 29 July 1943) is a Spanish professional golfer. Gallardo w ...

, Jaime Gallardo,

Donald Swaelens Donald Swaelens (1935 – 25 April 1975) was a Belgian professional golfer. Golf career Like his father Jules, Swaelens made his career as a club professional at Royal Latem Golf Club. He also worked as a touring professional, intermittently p ...

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*Rest of the World: Peter Thomson (Captain),

Hugh Baiocchi Hugh John Baiocchi (born 17 August 1946) is a South African professional golfer who has won more than 20 professional tournaments around the world. Early life Baiocchi was born in Johannesburg. Professional career In 1971, Baiocchi turned ...

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, Gary Baleson,

Dale Hayes Dale Hayes (born 1 July 1952) is a South African professional golfer. Amateur career Hayes won the 15–17 Boys category at the Junior World Golf Championships in 1969. Professional career In 1970, Hayes turned professional. On December 6, 19 ...

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Matches

Thursday 31 August Friday 1 September Saturday 2 September

Final table

1973

The tournament was played on 30, 31 August and 1 September between six teams, the four home nations, Continental Europe and the Rest of the World. The event was played at

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with each team playing the other five. There were teams of 5 with each match consisting of 4 singles matches over 18 holes. Two points were awarded for each match won with one point for a halved match. The overall winner was decided on points won. The total prize money remained at £15,000. The teams were: *England:

(Captain),

Maurice Bembridge Maurice Bembridge (21 February 1945 – 2 March 2024) was an English professional golfer. Early in his career he had some success on the British PGA, winning the 1969 News of the World Match Play and the 1971 Dunlop Masters. He would go on to w ...

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*Scotland: Eric Brown (Captain), Brian Barnes,

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*Wales:

(Captain),

, Dave Thomas, David Vaughan *Ireland:

(Captain), Hugh Jackson,

, John O'Leary, Eddie Polland *Continental Europe:

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Jan Dorrestein Johannes Gerardus Maria Dorrestein (9 August 1945 – 5 April 2023) was a Dutch professional golfer. Early life Dorrestein was born in Soest, Netherlands on 9 August 1945. His father was a golf professional. In addition, both of his brothers be ...

Jean Garaïalde Jean Garaïalde (born 2 October 1934) is a French professional golfer. Garaïalde was born in Ciboure, Pyrénées-Atlantiques. He turned professional in 1952. In 1969, he became the first French golfer since Firmin Cavalo in 1948 to claim his own ...

(Captain unknown) *Rest of the World: Bob Charles (Captain),

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Matches

Thursday 30 August Friday 31 August Saturday 1 September

Final table

1974

The tournament was played on 22, 23 and 24 August between six teams, the four home nations, the Continental Europe and the Rest of the World. The event was played at Gleneagles with each team playing the other five. There were teams of 5 with each match consisting of 4 singles matches over 18 holes. Two points were awarded for each match won with one point for a halved match. The overall winner was decided on points won. The teams were: *England:

(Captain),

, Peter Townsend *Scotland: Brian Barnes (Captain),

, David Chillas,

*Wales:

(Captain),

, David Llewellyn, Andrew Phillips, David Vaughan *Ireland:

(Captain),

, John O'Leary, Eddie Polland *Continental Europe:

(Captain),

José María Cañizares José María Cañizares (born 18 February 1947) is a Spanish golfer. Early life Cañizares was born in Madrid. Professional career In 1967, he turned professional. He made the top hundred on the European Tour Order of Merit every year from t ...

Manuel Piñero Manuel Piñero Sánchez (born 1 September 1952) is a Spanish professional golfer. Early life Piñero was born in Badajoz. Professional career In 1968, Piñero turned professional and established himself on the European Tour in the early 19 ...

*Rest of the World:

Billy Casper William Earl Casper Jr. (June 24, 1931 – February 7, 2015) was an American professional golfer. He was one of the most prolific tournament winners on the PGA Tour from the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. In his youth, Casper started as a caddie a ...

(Captain), Bob Charles,

Doug Sanders George Douglas Sanders (July 24, 1933 – April 12, 2020) was an American professional golfer who won 20 events on the PGA Tour and had four runner-up finishes at major championships. Early years He was born into a poor family in Cedartown, G ...

Matches

Thursday 22 August Friday 23 August Saturday 24 August

Final table

1975

The tournament was played on 25, 26 and 27 September between six teams, the four home nations, The Americas and the Rest of the World. The event was played at Turnberry with each team playing the other five. There were teams of 5 with each match consisting of 4 singles matches over 18 holes. Two points were awarded for each match won with one point for a halved match. The overall winner was decided on points won. The teams were: *England:

(Captain),

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*Scotland: Brian Barnes (Captain),

David Huish David Huish (born 23 April 1944) is a Scottish professional golfer, perhaps best known for being the halfway leader of The Open Championship in 1975. Personal life Huish (pronounced "hush") was born in North Berwick, Scotland. He married his sec ...

, Norman Wood *Wales:

(Captain),

, David Llewellyn, David Vaughan *Ireland:

(Captain),

Eamonn Darcy Eamonn Christopher Darcy (born 7 August 1952) is an Irish professional golfer. He won four times on the European Tour and played in the Ryder Cup four times. Professional career Darcy, with a handicap of 12, turned professional at the age of ...

, John O'Leary, Eddie Polland *The Americas:

(Captain),

Jim Colbert James Joseph Colbert (born March 9, 1941) is an American professional golfer. Early life and amateur career Colbert was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey. He attended Kansas State University, where he finished second in the NCAA golf championsh ...

Lou Graham Louis Krebs Graham (born January 7, 1938) is an American professional golfer. Graham won six PGA Tour tournaments including the 1975 U.S. Open. Early life Graham was born in Nashville, Tennessee. He started playing golf when he was seven ye ...

Roberto De Vicenzo Roberto De Vicenzo (14 April 1923 – 1 June 2017) was a professional golfer from Argentina. He won a record 229 professional tournaments worldwide during his career, including seven on the PGA Tour and most famously the 1967 Open Championship. ...

Hale Irwin Hale S. Irwin (born June 3, 1945) is an American professional golfer. He was one of the world's leading golfers from the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s. He is one of the few players in history to win three U.S. Opens, becoming the oldest ever U.S. ...

*Rest of the World:

Gary Player Gary James Player (born 1 November 1935) is a South African retired professional golfer who is widely considered to be one of the greatest golfers of all time. During his career, Player won nine major championships on the regular tour and nine ...

(Captain),

Seve Ballesteros Severiano Ballesteros Sota (; 9 April 1957 – 7 May 2011) was a Spanish professional golfer, a World No. 1 who was one of the sport's leading figures from the mid-1970s to the mid-1990s. A member of a gifted golfing family, he won 90 inte ...

, Bob Charles,

Matches

Thursday 25 September Friday 26 September Saturday 27 September

Final table

1976

The tournament was played on 19, 20 and 21 August between eight teams, the four home nations, Continental Europe, the United States, Australasia and the Rest of the World. The event was played at Gleneagles. Teams were divided into two group of four with the each team playing the others in the group on the first two days. The leading two teams in each group then played semi-finals and a final on the last day. There were teams of 5 with each match consisting of 4 singles matches over 18 holes. In the group matches, one point was awarded for each match won with half a point for a halved match. The order of the groups was decided on points won. In the event of a tie between two teams the order was decided by the result of the match between the teams and, if this was a tie, on net holes up overall. The teams were: *England:

(Captain), Peter Butler,

, Martin Foster,

*Scotland: Brian Barnes (Captain),

, Norman Wood *Wales:

(Captain),

, David Llewellyn, David Vaughan *Ireland:

(Captain),

, John O'Leary, Eddie Polland *Continental Europe:

(Captain), Francisco Abreu, Salvador Balbuena,

, Antonio Garrido *United States:

Johnny Miller John Laurence Miller (born April 29, 1947) is an American former professional golfer. He was one of the top players in the world during the mid-1970s. He was the first to shoot 63 in a major championship to win the 1973 U.S. Open, and he ran ...

(Captain),

, Mark Hayes,

Jerry Heard Jerry Michael Heard (born May 1, 1947) is an American professional golfer who won several PGA Tour events in the 1970s. Early life Heard was born in Visalia, California. He attended Fresno State College (now Fresno State University) for a shor ...

, Dave Hill *Australasia: Bob Charles (Captain),

Simon Owen Simon Owen (born 10 December 1950) is a professional golfer from New Zealand. Early life Owen was born in Wanganui. Professional career He turned professional in 1971 and has won several tournaments in Australasia. He played on the European To ...

*Rest of the World:

(Captain),

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Simon Hobday Simon Forbes Newbold Hobday (23 June 1940 – 2 March 2017) was a South African professional golfer who won tournaments on three continents. Early life Hobday was born in the British Embassy in Mafikeng, South Africa. Both of his parents were ...

, Kazuo Yoshikawa

Group matches

Thursday 19 August Friday 20 August

Group tables

England finished ahead of Ireland since they were 3 holes up while Wales were level. Scotland finished ahead of Wales since they were 9 holes up while Wales were 6 holes down.

Knock-out

Saturday 21 August England won the final because they were 2 holes up in the four matches. Scotland won the third-place match because they were 9 holes up in the four matches.

1977

The tournament was played on 18, 19 and 20 August between eight teams, the four home nations, Continental Europe, the United States, Australasia and the Rest of the World. The event was played at Gleneagles. Teams were divided into two group of four with the each team playing the others in the group on the first two days. The leading two teams in each group then played semi-finals and a final on the last day. There were teams of 5 with each match consisting of 4 singles matches over 18 holes. In the group matches, one point was awarded for each match won with half a point for a halved match. The order of the groups was decided on points won. The teams were: *England:

(Captain),

Nick Faldo Sir Nicholas Alexander Faldo (born 18 July 1957) is an English retired professional golfer and television commentator. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, he was renowned for his dedication to the game, and was ranked No. ...

, Peter Dawson *Scotland: Brian Barnes (Captain), Ken Brown,

, David Ingram,

*Wales:

(Captain), Simon Cox,

, David Llewellyn, David Vaughan *Ireland:

(Captain),

, John O'Leary, Eddie Polland *Continental Europe:

(Captain), Francisco Abreu,

Baldovino Dassù Baldovino Dassù (born 3 November 1952) is an Italian golfer. Professional career Dassù won the 1970 British Youths Open Amateur Championship and played for Italy in that year's Eisenhower Trophy. He turned professional in 1971 and was a regul ...

, Philippe Toussaint *United States:

(Captain),

Danny Edwards Richard Dan "Danny" Edwards (born June 14, 1951) is an American professional golfer who has played on the PGA Tour, Nationwide Tour and Champions Tour. He is the older brother of former PGA Tour player David Edwards. Edwards was born in Ketch ...

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Jerry Pate Jerome Kendrick Pate (born September 16, 1953) is an American professional golfer on the PGA Tour Champions, formerly on the PGA Tour. As a 22-year-old rookie, he won the U.S. Open in 1976. Early life Born in Macon, Georgia, he was one of six ...

Lee Trevino Lee Buck Trevino (born December 1, 1939) is an American retired professional golfer who is regarded as one of the greatest players in golf history. He was inducted to the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1981. Trevino won six major championships and ...

*Australasia: Bruce Devlin (Captain), Bob Charles, Greg Norman,

*Rest of the World:

(Captain), Ernesto Acosta,

, Hsieh Min-Nan, Kazuo Yoshikawa

Group matches

Thursday 18 August Friday 19 August

Group tables

Knock-out

Saturday 20 August The Rest of the World won the third-place match because they were 8 holes up in the four matches.

References

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