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Woosnam is one of the rare few to have both designed and later won a professional tournament on the same course: The International in Amsterdam, where he won the Dutch Senior Open two years after its opening.
Ian Woosnam is a renowned Welsh professional golfer and respected golf course architect, celebrated for his remarkable achievements on and off the course. With 52 tournament victories worldwide, including the prestigious 1991 Masters, Woosnam stood among the 'Big Five' generation that elevated European golf. In addition to reaching world number 1 and serving as a successful Ryder Cup captain, Woosnam has left his mark designing elite courses. Notably, he co-designed The International near Amsterdam, which exemplifies his ability to infuse strategic variety and challenge into layouts suitable for all skill levels. Woosnam’s architectural work, often executed in partnership with firms like MasterGolf, leverages his competitive insight and passion for championship-caliber golf. His induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2017 recognized both his stellar competitive legacy and lasting contributions to golf course design.
