The Barcelona Open was a professional golf tournament that was held in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Founded as the Sanyo Open in 1981, it was an event on the European Tour from 1982 until 1988, after which it was replaced on the tour schedule by the Catalan Open. For the first two editions it was played at Club de Golf Sant Cugat, and thereafter at Real Club de Golf El Prat.
After sponsors Sanyo withdrew following the 1986 tournament, promoters IMG supported the event in 1987. However persistent bad weather rendered the El Prat course unplayable and the tournament was ultimately postponed until 1988.
The two most notable winners were Spanish major champions Seve Ballesteros in 1985 and José María Olazábal in 1986. The final tournament in 1988 was won by England's David Whelan, who defeated Nick Faldo, Barry Lane and Mark Mouland in a four-way playoff. Whelan, who had borrowed money from his parents in order to make the trip to Spain to compete in the tournament, triumphed at the 4th extra hole after the four players had tied at 276 (12 under par) after 72 holes.
Winners YearWinnerScoreTo parMargin ofvictoryRunner(s)-upVenueRef.Barcelona Open 1989 Cancelled Torras Hostench Barcelona Open 1988 David Whelan 276 −12 Playoff Nick Faldo Barry Lane Mark Mouland El Prat Barcelona Open 1987 Cancelled due to course flooding El Prat Sanyo Open 1986 José María Olazábal 273 −15 3 strokes Howard Clark El Prat 1985 Seve Ballesteros 272 −16 3 strokes Jeff Hawkes El Prat 1984 Sam Torrance 281 −7 Playoff Des Smyth El Prat 1983 Des Smyth 279 −9 1 stroke Hugh Baiocchi Mark James El Prat 1982 Neil Coles 266 −14 1 stroke Gary Cullen Sant Cugat 1981 Bernard Gallacher 268 −12 3 strokes Seve Ballesteros Sant Cugat
References
External links Coverage on the European Tour's official site (1982–1986) Coverage on the European Tour's official site (1988)