Royal Trophy
The Royal Trophy was a team competition between 2006 and 2013 between professional male golfers from Asia and Europe based on the model of the famous Ryder Cup . The sixteen kilogram trophy made of solid silver was donated by His Majesty, King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand , on the occasion of his 60th anniversary to the throne.
history
The first encounter took place from January 7th to 8th, 2006 at the Amata Spring Country Club in Bangkok and ended with a 9: 7 win for Europe. The teams were led by captains Masahiro Kuramoto (Asia) and Seve Ballesteros (Europe).
In January 2007 the Royal Trophy was held at the same location, whereby Europe was successful with 12½: 3½ points.
In 2008 the event was canceled because of the state mourning for the late sister of the Thai king, Galyani Vadhana .
In January 2009 Asia won for the first time with 10: 6 points.
mode
The two teams consisted of eight members each and a captain ( non-playing captain ). Six players qualified via the money ranking and the golf world ranking , two players could be freely chosen by the captain (captain's picks). On the first day (Saturday), four foursomes (one ball per double, played alternately ) were played in the morning and four fourballs (each player plays his ball, the better result of the double is counted). On the second day (Sunday) the eight individual matches took place.
Results
| year | place | Winner (captain) | Loser (captain) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Dragon Lake Golf Club in Guangzhou , China | Europe (José María Olazábal) | 8½ | Asia ( Yang Yong-eun ) | 7½ |
| 2012 | Empire Hotel and Country Club in Jerudong , Brunei | Asia (Naomichi "Joe" Ozaki) | 8 + | Europe (José María Olazábal) | 8th |
| 2011 | Black Mountain Golf Club in Cha-am / Hua Hin | Europe ( Colin Montgomerie ) | 9 | Asia (Naomichi "Joe" Ozaki) | 7th |
| 2010 | Amata Spring Country Club in Bangkok | Europe ( Colin Montgomerie ) | 8½ | Asia (Naomichi "Joe" Ozaki) | 7½ |
| 2009 | Amata Spring Country Club in Bangkok | Asia (Naomichi "Joe" Ozaki) | 10 | Europe ( José María Olazábal ) | 6th |
| 2008 | Amata Spring Country Club in Bangkok | no tournament because of national mourning | |||
| 2007 | Amata Spring Country Club in Bangkok | Europe (Severiano Ballesteros) | 12½ | Asia ( Naomichi "Joe" Ozaki ) | 3½ |
| 2006 | Amata Spring Country Club in Bangkok | Europe ( Severiano Ballesteros ) | 9 | Asia ( Masahiro Kuramoto ) | 7th |
+ Asia won the jump-off on the first extra hole.