Murphy's Cup

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The Murphy's Cup was a golf tournament on the European Tour from 1989 to 1991.

In its inaugural year it was held opposite the PLM Open and listed on the tour schedule as an "Approved Special Event". As such it did not count towards the Order of Merit, and Hugh Baiocchi's victory is not recognised as an official tour win.[1] In 1990 it was elevated to full tour status.

The Murphy's Cup used Stableford scoring, with a modified version of the points system being operated in 1990 and 1991: two points were awarded for birdie, four for an eagle and six for an albatross, while one point was deducted for a bogey and two for a double bogey or worse.[2][3]

Winners

Year Winner Score Margin of
victory		 Runner(s)-up Venue
1991 Zimbabwe Tony Johnstone (2) 40 points Playoff Republic of Ireland Eamonn Darcy Fulford
1990 Zimbabwe Tony Johnstone 50 points 2 points England Malcolm MacKenzie Fulford
1989 South Africa Hugh Baiocchi 156 points 2 points South Africa John Bland
South Africa Jeff Hawkes		 St Pierre

References

  1. ^ "Stableford system part of new tourney". Hartford Courant. Hartford, Connecticut, US. AP. 22 February 1989. p. 88. Retrieved 28 April 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ Webb, Mel (10 August 1990). "Player leads game of hunt the birdie". The Times. London, England. p. 34. Retrieved 28 April 2020 – via The Times Digital Archive.
  3. ^ Webb, Mel (6 June 1991). "Woosnam hunting for a cure". The Times. London, England. p. 35. Retrieved 28 April 2020 – via The Times Digital Archive.

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