The Monte Carlo Invitational was a senior (over 50s) men's professional

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on the European Senior Tour. It was played from 1998 to 2002 at the Monte Carlo Golf Club, La Turbie,

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, France. The course is near

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, in France, as there are no golf courses in

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. The Monte Carlo Open was played at the same venue from 1984 to 1992. The 2001 event, scheduled for 14–16 September, was cancelled because of the

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Winners

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Coverage on the European Tour's official site
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